# ElkNut vs ShedGuide

The clearest difference is rating: ElkNut at 4.3 against ShedGuide's 3.0. ElkNut also leads on ratings volume (260 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). ShedGuide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElkNut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and ShedGuide sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ElkNut holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElkNut has 260 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, ShedGuide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElkNut | ShedGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elknut/id1231479425/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shedguide/id6806277332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOT GAME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270297950) | [Calvin Daniel Nowicki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848468267) |

## 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


### ShedGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shedguide/id6806277332)

This app provides detailed terrain maps and shed hunting predictions for mule deer and elk in the Mountain West. It focuses on private data and offers tools to identify high-priority search areas, while ensuring user contributions are anonymized.

**Highlights:** 10-meter terrain data, Mule deer and elk search areas, Private shed locations, Import shed waypoints (GPX, KML, KMZ, CSV), Always-on elevation contours, Fixed prediction areas

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard · 1 State | $19.99 | per year |
| Standard · 2 States | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard · 3 States | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro · 1 State | $59.99 | per year |
| Standard · 4 States | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro · 2 States | $79.99 | per year |
| Standard · 5 States | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro · 3 States | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro · 4 States | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro · 5 States | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElkNut free?

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

### Is ShedGuide free?

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

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

ElkNut is rated higher. ElkNut averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while ShedGuide averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ElkNut or ShedGuide have ads?

Neither ElkNut nor ShedGuide shows ads.

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

ElkNut ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShedGuide weekly. Most recently, ElkNut was updated on October 16, 2026 and ShedGuide on October 1, 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.*