# BoneView vs Open Woods

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Woods at 100% against BoneView's 14%. Open Woods also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). BoneView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (218 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open Woods sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BoneView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Woods holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoneView has 218 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of BoneView's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Woods's.

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, Open Woods every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoneView | Open Woods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦才 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433440881) | [OPEN WOODS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859356236) |

## What reviewers say

### BoneView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer files between different devices and platforms seamlessly. Backup important data like contacts and photos, and enjoy media playback directly within the app.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Cross-device file exchange, Contact and camera roll backup, Video and music playback, Image and document preview

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface and simple setup
- 🎯 Effective for viewing trail camera pictures
- 💾 Ability to save, share, and delete photos
- 🔧 Works well with new orange BoneView readers
- ⏱️ Quick access to photos in the field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to device
- 📵 Requires WiFi despite field use claims
- ⚠️ Poor hardware durability and reliability
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when deleting multiple pictures
- App crashes mid-photo viewing
- Device goes offline randomly despite active connection
- Pictures fail to load or load error messages
- App crashes when saving photos to camera roll

**Requested features**

- Delete photos while viewing individually
- Larger icon options in file mode
- Improved photo ordering by date taken
- Better offline functionality without WiFi
- Regular app updates and maintenance


### Open Woods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851)

Estimate antler scores from whitetail photos using AI. Upload images from your library, and the app provides an estimated score with buck detection highlighted. Offers free scores for new users and weekly free scores.

**Highlights:** AI antler scoring, Upload photos from library, Buck detection highlighting, Free score balance, One-time score packs, Monthly subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Scores Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 60 Scores Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 15 Scores One Time Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoneView free?

BoneView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Woods free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoneView or Open Woods?

Open Woods is rated higher. BoneView averages 1.9 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Open Woods averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BoneView or Open Woods have ads?

Neither BoneView nor Open Woods shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoneView or Open Woods?

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, and Open Woods every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoneView was updated on August 6, 2026 and Open Woods on September 18, 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.*