Comparison

HuntLeague vs TrailCast

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

Head to head
About

HuntLeague

This app serves as a digital field journal for hunters, allowing them to log hunts, scout locations, and record detailed observations. It fosters a community for sharing experiences and competing in leagues, with options for both free and premium features.

Highlights
  • Digital field journal for hunts and scouting
  • Log photos, video, notes, and audio with GPS
  • Private and shareable hunt logs
  • Community features and leaderboards
  • Join or create species-specific leagues
  • Offline maps and functionality
Features
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HuntLeague is the ultimate field journal for hunters to capture and share the details of their hunt; complete with offline maps, draw odds, Daily Challenges, Leagues, HL Ballistics, 3D Archery, Clay Pigeons and more. Just push "GO!" to start logging your next hunt or scout. Capture photos, video, notes, audio, and more with timestamps and GPS in private Hunt Logs. HuntLeague redefines the way hunters connect and compete with leagues designed for buddies, local conservation chapters, churches and ministries, educational programs, and industry partners. Create your own at huntleague.com/create-a-league. Rank up with every activity logged on the HuntLeague Leaderboard and compete for titles and prize packages by sharing the story of your season — it's about the whole story, not the biggest animal. Share your story for a shot at being crowned the HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year. Built by hunters who know how important your honey hole is to protect: your location data is never shared with anyone you don't choose to share it with. Download the app FREE without annoying popup ads! As a free user, you have full access to your offline Hunt Logs, maps and waypoints, ballistics, and unit boundaries. HuntLeague FREE Features: • OFFLINE MAPS & FUNCTIONALITY: Download offline maps, public land, and unit boundaries. Store waypoints with over 55 custom map icons or add your own images. The app works in airplane mode and should last multiple days in the backcountry with moderate use. Import/Export .KML and .GPX files to sync maps with other services. • EVENTS: Record Sightings, Sounds, Call Sequences, Sign, Shot Details, Blood Trails, and more. Add photos, audio, video, and custom notes. • GO!: Create Hunt Logs for multiple activity types: Hunt, Scout, Caller, Mentor, Tagalong, 3D Archery, NRL Hunter, Clay Pigeon, & Guide/Outfitter. • HUNT LOGS: Automatically organize events from the field with chronological notes and coordinates that can easily be reviewed and filtered. • SAFE & GEAR: Add your equipment to the Gear and Safe sections, recording the specific calls, decoys, scents, ammunition, weapons, and accessories used in the field. • HL BALLISTICS: Build your rifle in the Safe, open its DOPE card, and get a firing solution for any range — elevation and wind holds in MOA or MIL, drop and drift in inches, velocity, energy and time of flight — solved for the air you are standing in. • ON YOUR WRIST: Apple Watch and Garmin (Connect IQ) apps log sightings, shots, blood trails, signs and waypoints, and carry your DOPE card — drag for distance and wind, tap the clock for direction. Open the DOPE card on the phone once and the watch has your rifle. • COMMUNITY: Post Hunt/Scout summaries with a photo, equipment used, and Hunt Log details. See and learn from other hunters in the field. Private information and location data is never shared publicly or on the Community page. • LEADERBOARD: Rank up from Novice to Legendary. Gain points by completing Daily Challenges, logging hunts, and engaging with the HuntLeague community. Filter the leaderboard by day, season, method of take, and species to see where you stand. In-App Purchase — THE LEAGUE PASS ($14.99/year) • PREMIUM MAP LAYERS: Offline GMU Maps with trail & road access designations, Detailed Imagery, Wildfire History, and Draw Odds Research for several states. • PREMIUM LEAGUES: Compete for the top titles and prize packages from companies like Vortex Optics, Seekins Precision, RYDR, Argali, Hogue, AKEK & more. • STANDS/AREAS: Gain insight with shared stands/areas and pool sighting and success data with your hunting buddies to know when an area was last hunted. • WEATHER: Weather stored with each Hunt Log and current weather for more accurate ballistic calculations. Visit HuntLeague.com for a full list of features and tutorial videos. Terms of Use: https://huntleague.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://huntleague.com/privacy/ For technical support, email support@huntleague.com

About

TrailCast

Features
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TrailCast™ predicts mountain biking trail conditions based on weather and trail soil composition. Follow trails that you ride and be able to choose the best day to ride. Machine learning also helps to optimize your conditions as users log their own trail conditions and trail reports. TrailCast™ also allows users to report trail busyness, log comments, and help preserve the mountain biking community. View our terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

HuntLeague4 screens
TrailCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HuntLeague at none against TrailCast's shown. HuntLeague also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. HuntLeague sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and TrailCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.9 for HuntLeague against 5.0 for TrailCast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HuntLeague has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HuntLeague ships an update every 2 days, TrailCast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HuntLeague versus TrailCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuntLeagueTrailCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperImpact Adventures LLCFirst Whirl, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HuntLeague

Subscriptions1
  • The League Pass$14.991 Year
2 purchases

TrailCast

Subscriptions2
  • TrailCast™ Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TrailCast™ Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is HuntLeague free?
HuntLeague is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrailCast free?
TrailCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HuntLeague or TrailCast?
TrailCast is rated higher. HuntLeague averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while TrailCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HuntLeague or TrailCast have ads?
TrailCast shows ads; HuntLeague does not.
Which is updated more often, HuntLeague or TrailCast?
HuntLeague ships an update every 2 days, and TrailCast fortnightly. Most recently, HuntLeague was updated on October 25, 2026 and TrailCast on October 24, 2026.

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