Comparison

Pursuit+ vs Call the Wild

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

Head to head
About

Pursuit+

Stream live and on-demand outdoor adventure content featuring popular TV personalities. Enjoy a vast library of episodes focused on hunting and fishing, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live streaming
  • On-demand episodes
  • Outdoor adventure content
  • Hunting and fishing focus
  • Favorite TV personalities
Features
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Pursuit+ is a digital streaming destination for outdoor enthusiasts everywhere, offering live streams and a deep library of on-demand episodes featuring your favorite TV personalities in pursuit of the game you love. [Pursuit+] Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD [4.99]* • Subscription 1 Year - USD [49.99]* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://www.backlight.co/streaming/product/mazsystems/outputs-privacy Terms of Use - https://www.backlight.co/streaming/product/mazsystems/outputs-terms • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Call the Wild

Master hunting calls with expert-led video lessons and practice exercises. Learn techniques for elk, duck, goose, and turkey hunting at your own pace, with offline access available. Designed for all experience levels to improve your calling skills.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step training from world-class callers
  • Mini video lessons and demonstrations
  • Guided practice exercises
  • Learn elk, duck, goose, and turkey calls
  • Offline access to lessons
  • Suitable for all experience levels
Features
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Not all hunting call advice is good advice—that’s why we created Call the Wild. This expert-led subscription series from Slayer Calls brings you step-by-step training from world-class callers and seasoned hunters, ensuring you build the right calling habits from the start. With mini video lessons, hands-on demonstrations, and guided practice exercises, you’ll learn everything from fundamentals to advanced calling techniques for elk, duck, goose, and turkey hunting—all at your own pace, with no pressure, no judgment. Why Subscribe to Call the Wild? • Learn at Your Own Pace – Replay lessons and practice as often as needed. • Expert Instruction – Train with expert callers like Cody McCarthy, Matt Carey and Tommy Sessions. • Offline Access – Take lessons into the field—no internet required. • For All Experience Levels – Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this series is for you. What’s Included? • How to Call in Elk – Led by Cody McCarthy & Tommy Sessions, covering bugles, mews, and herd communication. • How to Use a Duck Call – Learn basic quacks, cadences, feed calls, and advanced techniques with Matt Carey. • How to Use a Goose Call – Develop solid form with honks, clucks, moans, and hiccup calls guided by Tommy Sessions. • How to Call in Turkey – Master diaphragms, pot calls, yelps, clucks, purrs, and locator calls with Cody McCarthy. Each course is structured for success, guiding you from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques so you can bring more game into range. Whether you’re hunting bulls, ducks, geese, or gobblers, Call the Wild puts better calling within your reach. Call the Wild is powered by Slayer Calls, an Idaho-based hunting call company run by lifelong hunters. Their decades of experience in the field shape the design of all Slayer Calls, which are made in America from start to finish. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Call the Wild on a yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://callthewild.slayercalls.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://callthewild.slayercalls.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pursuit+3 screens
Call the Wild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call the Wild at 100% against Pursuit+'s 51%. Call the Wild also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pursuit+'s advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 49) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Pursuit+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Call the Wild sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Call the Wild holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pursuit+ has 298 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Pursuit+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Call the Wild's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pursuit+ ships an update every 3 months, Call the Wild monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pursuit+ versus Call the Wild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPursuit+Call the Wild
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (298 ratings)5.0 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings298 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPURSUIT MEDIA TVL LLCSlayer Duck Calls Inc.

Customer experience

Pursuit+

All ratings275 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative45.7%

Call the Wild

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Pursuit+

From 298 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📺 Great shows
  • 👍 Like the channel
  • 🎣 For outdoor lovers
  • 📱 Works great on iPhone

Room to improve

  • ❌ No way to cancel
  • 💰 No longer free
  • 🚫 No free streaming on demand
  • 📺 Apple TV app outdated
  • 🪲 Inability to cast without AirPlay

Call the Wild

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to follow instruction
  • 👍 Great videos for learning
  • 👍 Improves calling skills
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 👍 Detailed tips and tricks

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Wish for live feedback
  • 🤔 Suggestion to include a call for beginners

Bugs and requests

Pursuit+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to load data from remote service
  • App doesn't work
  • Stuck on first advertisement
  • Apple TV app hasn't been updated since 2017
  • Inability to cast without screen mirror app or Apple TV airplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a cancel button
  • Simple cast function
  • Update Apple TV app
  • Add new episodes/shows
  • Make sign up easier

Call the Wild

Requested features

3 requests
  • Goose and turkey calling sections
  • Zoom call or live feedback option
  • Include a cheap duck call with purchase for beginners

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pursuit+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Call the Wild

Subscriptions1
  • Call the Wild Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pursuit+ free?
Pursuit+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call the Wild free?
Call the Wild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pursuit+ or Call the Wild?
Call the Wild is rated higher. Pursuit+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Call the Wild averages 5.0 from 49 ratings.
Do Pursuit+ or Call the Wild have ads?
Pursuit+ shows ads; Call the Wild does not.
Which is updated more often, Pursuit+ or Call the Wild?
Pursuit+ ships an update every 3 months, and Call the Wild monthly. Most recently, Pursuit+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Call the Wild on November 3, 2026.

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