Comparison

ElkNut vs TRAKR app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

ElkNut

Master elk calling and hunting with expert-led video tutorials and audio guides. Learn to produce realistic elk sounds, understand their meaning, and apply proven hunting tactics. Practice your calls with recording and comparison features.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video tutorials
  • Realistic elk sound guides
  • 22 common bull and cow elk sounds
  • 12 included hunting sequences
  • 22 expert hunting tactics
  • Audio practice and comparison
  • On-device recording and analysis
Features
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ElkNut is the ultimate elk hunting training app, built by experts for hunters who want to improve their calling skills and field tactics. Whether you're learning your first cow call or chasing a screaming bull at last light, ElkNut gives you the tools and expert content to be more successful in the field. TRAINING CONTENT • Elk Calls — a deep library of bugles, cow calls, estrus calls, and more, with pro audio and video. • Tactics — proven hunting tactics and strategies from experienced elk hunters. • Sequences — step-by-step calling sequences for specific hunting scenarios. • Video Training — professional video on calling techniques, field setups, and hunt strategy. • Tips — quick, educational tips to sharpen your game. PRACTICE & AI CALL COACH (free) • Record yourself calling and play it back on an interactive waveform. • Score your call with AI — get 0–100 feedback on pitch, cadence, realism, and tone, plus coaching tips. • Build a personal practice library and share recordings with your hunting partners. HUNT TOOLS • Calling Trainer — practice bugle & cow-call cadence with timed drills. • Rut Calendar — track elk rut phases and daily activity windows. • Pack-Out Calculator — estimate boned-out meat weight and pack trips. • Harvest Log — log harvests and scouting notes with dates. • Draw Tracker — draw-application deadlines, reminders, and bonus-point tracking. • Weather & Wind — live conditions, wind, and forecast at your location. • Compass — bearing rose with a wind overlay for setups. • Season Dates & Official Seasons — state-by-state openers and closers, by year. • Barometric Pressure (PRO) — pressure-trend graph with elk-movement insight. • Moon & Solunar (PRO) — feeding periods, moon phase, and best hunt windows. • Scouting Journal (PRO) — log rubs, wallows, bugles, and sign in the field. • Offline Map (PRO) — pins, trails, and downloadable offline tiles. • My Locations (PRO) — save spots, wallows, and glassing points (free up to 3). • Measure (PRO) — distance and area measuring on the map. • Trail Cameras (PRO) — manage cams, card pulls, and photos. FAVORITES, SEARCH & OFFLINE • Save your favorite calls, tactics, and sequences, and search everything by keyword. • Offline field mode: download calls, sequences, and videos and use the app with no signal in the backcountry. • Light, dark, and auto themes. PREMIUM (subscription) — start with a 7-day free trial • Unlock all premium calls, tactics, and calling sequences, plus the full premium video library. • Premium tools: barometric trends, moon & solunar, offline maps, measuring, scouting journal, and trail cameras. • Unlimited saved locations, unlimited offline downloads, and unlimited AI Call Coach scoring. Download ElkNut and start training today. Good luck out there.

About

TRAKR app

This app connects hunters with verified blood trackers to help locate downed game. It streamlines the process of finding and communicating with trackers, offering real-time mapping and high-quality media transfers for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Instant notifications for tracking requests
  • Real-time mapping for trackers
  • One-click in-app communication
  • Ratings and reviews for trackers
  • Detailed tracking request process
  • High-quality media transfers (photos/videos)
Features
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FIND A DEER TRACKER WHEN YOU NEED ONE TRAKR is the purpose-built deer recovery app that connects hunters with available tracking dog handlers and thermal-drone operators in their area. When a shot doesn’t go as planned, finding the right tracker shouldn’t mean searching Facebook groups, making late-night phone calls, or trying to figure out who covers your area. With TRAKR, you submit one detailed tracking request and nearby recovery teams are notified. The Official App of United Blood Trackers and American Blood Trackers Association TRAKR was built by hunters and trackers who understand how important the decisions made after the shot can be. ONE REQUEST. NEARBY TRACKERS. Instead of contacting trackers one at a time, TRAKR uses your location to notify available tracking teams who service the area where your animal was shot. Trackers can review your request and respond directly through the app, helping you connect with the right recovery team faster. GIVE YOUR TRACKER BETTER INFORMATION A successful recovery starts with good information. TRAKR’s guided tracking request helps hunters document the important details surrounding the shot and what happened afterward, including: • Shot location • Time of the shot • Shot distance • Weapon and equipment information • Deer reaction • Blood, hair and other sign observed • Distance already tracked • Photos and video from the scene Instead of trying to remember everything during a phone call, your tracker can review the situation before ever heading your way. LOCATION-BASED TRACKER MATCHING TRAKR helps connect hunters with tracking teams that actually service their area. Available trackers can view active recovery requests in their region using TRAKR’s location-aware mapping system, helping eliminate the guesswork of figuring out who is close enough to help. PHOTOS & HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO What happened at the shot can provide critical clues. Upload photos of blood, hair, tracks, the impact location and other sign directly to your request. TRAKR also supports high-quality video transfers, allowing trackers to evaluate clearer footage than they may receive through compressed text messaging. DETAILED TRACKER PROFILES Know more about a tracker before deciding who you want helping with your recovery. TRAKR profiles can provide information about the tracker, tracking method, service area, experience, fees, equipment and other details so hunters can make a more informed decision. RATINGS & REVIEWS See feedback from hunters who have previously worked with a tracking team. Ratings and reviews provide another valuable source of information when choosing who you want helping with your recovery. DIRECT COMMUNICATION Once connected, communicate directly with your tracker without searching social media for contact information or wondering whether someone received your message. BUILT FOR THE ENTIRE RECOVERY PROCESS TRAKR isn’t simply a directory of tracker phone numbers. It is a complete system built around wounded-game recovery, from documenting what happened at the shot, to locating available trackers, sharing critical information, communicating with the recovery team and completing the tracking request. For trackers, TRAKR provides a centralized platform to receive nearby requests, evaluate each situation, communicate with hunters and manage recovery opportunities. BUILT FOR HUNTERS & TRACKERS, BY HUNTERS & TRACKERS We understand what it’s like when a hunt suddenly becomes a recovery. TRAKR was designed around real-world tracking situations and the information recovery teams actually need to make better decisions in the field. BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU NEED IT The worst time to start searching for a tracker is after you’ve already wounded a deer. Download TRAKR before hunting season so you have access to tracking resources when you need them most. Terms of use: https://www.gettrakr.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.gettrakr.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ElkNut4 screens
TRAKR app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ElkNut at #158 against TRAKR app's unranked. ElkNut also leads on ratings volume (260 vs 39) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and TRAKR app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ElkNut against 4.4 for TRAKR app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElkNut has 260 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of ElkNut's written reviews are positive against 67% of TRAKR app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElkNut ships an update every 2 weeks, TRAKR app every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ElkNut versus TRAKR app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElkNutTRAKR app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (260 ratings)4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings260 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLCRyan Carpenter

Customer experience

ElkNut

All ratings260 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative33.7%

TRAKR app

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

ElkNut

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings randomly deleted from the app
  • Menus and settings not fully functional
  • Inconsistent performance and content availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back looping playback feature
  • Improve offline content access and reliability
  • Offer both subscription and one-time purchase options
  • Provide better communication and support for customers

TRAKR app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ElkNut

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Pro Content$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ElkNut Pro$14.99
4 purchases

TRAKR app

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Membership One Year$3.991 Month
  • Pro Membership One Year$19.991 Year
  • Pro Membership UBT One Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Accept Tracker$10.00

Questions

Is ElkNut free?
ElkNut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRAKR app free?
TRAKR app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ElkNut or TRAKR app?
TRAKR app is rated higher. ElkNut averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while TRAKR app averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do ElkNut or TRAKR app have ads?
Neither ElkNut nor TRAKR app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElkNut or TRAKR app?
ElkNut ships an update every 2 weeks, and TRAKR app every 3 weeks. Most recently, ElkNut was updated on September 20, 2026 and TRAKR app on September 18, 2026.

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