# ElkNut vs HornScore

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HornScore at 94% against ElkNut's 63%. HornScore also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). ElkNut's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 38) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and HornScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HornScore holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElkNut has 260 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ElkNut's written reviews are positive against 94% of HornScore's.

ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, HornScore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElkNut | HornScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elknut/id1231479425/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270297950) | [HornScore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753975417) |

## What reviewers say

### ElkNut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elknut/id1231479425)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Content | $14.99 | per year |
| ElkNut Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Excellent elk calling information
- 🎓 Helps improve elk hunting skills
- 🔍 Provides valuable insights into elk behavior
- 📚 Comprehensive elk hunting knowledge
- 🗣️ Detailed explanations of elk vocalizations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model changes after initial purchase
- 📥 Issues with offline content availability
- 🔁 Inconsistent access to previously purchased content
- 🤖 Technical issues with app updates and functionality
- 💸 Perceived as overpriced for a subscription service

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HornScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125)

This app transforms your phone into a professional field judging and scoring tool for hunting. It offers features to compare animals to a library of real scored specimens, calculate detailed measurements, and estimate scores from photos. It also includes community features for sharing and guessing scores.

**Highlights:** Field judging and scoring tool, Compare animals to a library, Detailed scoring calculator, Estimate scores from photos, Offline access to guides and data, Community feed and direct messaging, Boone & Crockett and SCI systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HornScore Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| HornScore Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy field judging
- 👍 Informative for beginners
- 🎯 Accurate measurements and scoring
- 💡 Helpful for hunting veterans
- 🤝 Useful for sharing hunts with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate measurements for certain animals

**Requested features**

- Automatic measurement and scoring
- More detailed data on main beam and mass


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElkNut free?

ElkNut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HornScore free?

HornScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ElkNut or HornScore?

HornScore is rated higher. ElkNut averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while HornScore averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do ElkNut or HornScore have ads?

Neither ElkNut nor HornScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ElkNut or HornScore?

ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, and HornScore fortnightly. Most recently, ElkNut was updated on October 24, 2026 and HornScore on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*