MyODFW vs Halo Collar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyODFW
Manage your hunting and fishing licenses and tags directly from your mobile device. Tag your catch or harvest and report it seamlessly within the application.
- Digital license and tag storage
- Tag fish or animals
- Report harvest
- Convenient access to permits
- All in one place
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Official ODFW app for Oregon’s hunters and anglers! Carry all licenses/tags, tag your fish or animal and report harvest with the MyODFW app.
Halo Collar
This app manages a smart collar system that creates virtual fences to keep dogs safely contained. It offers expert training, real-time activity tracking, and instant communication with your pet from anywhere.
- Virtual fence creation
- Expert dog training methods
- Real-time safety tracking
- Activity monitoring
- Instant pet communication
- Customizable feedback
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Introducing Halo: the world’s greatest smart fence system. The virtual fences you create right in the app work with the revolutionary Halo Collar, and actually keep your dog safely inside. Halo also includes in-app expert training, using Cesar Millan's proven training methods, real-time safety and activity tracking, and instant communication with your dog anywhere to provide the best protection for your best friend—at home or on the go. Halo Fences The easiest fences you’ve ever set up: it’s as simple as tapping on your map in the Halo App, or by walking around the boundary you want to create using the Halo App and your Halo Collar. Halo Fences use world-class global satellite GPS & GNSS systems to locate your dog(s), and work autonomously to provide instant Prevention and Encouragement Feedback to keep them safely inside their smart fences, direct them back in if they leave, or call them back home wherever they are. Halo Fences are stored right inside the Halo Collar, and don’t rely on a cellular or Wi-Fi connection to work. If your dog approaches a Halo Fence boundary, they’ll instantly receive guidance to teach them where they can and cannot roam freely. Easy Setup, Unlimited Options No wires, no digging, and no hubs necessary. Halo Fences are created in the Halo App, then sent to and stored inside each Halo Collar. You can even create up to 20 unique Halo Fences virtually anywhere in the world. Finally, a fence that your dog can’t jump over, dig under, and that won’t let your dog run out of range, regardless of terrain, property ownership, and the size and shape of your fences. Intuitive Boundaries Halo Beacons are small Bluetooth beacons that communicate with your dog’s Halo Collar just like Halo Fences do. Place Halo Beacons indoors to keep your pup out of harm’s way from dangerous areas like stovetops, or off-limits areas like trash cans. Halo Beacons and Halo Fences provide instinct and consistent guidance from the Halo Collar, and can easily be managed right from the Halo App. Phone Notifications Stay up-to-date, but not on the edge of your seat. With in-app and push notifications, you’ll stay in the loop about your dog’s safety without having to worry that you’ll need to panic and rush to bring your escape artist back home. Completely Customizable Completely customize your dog’s feedback directly in the app. Preventions (Warning, Boundary, then Emergency) communicate the existence of a boundary that your dog should keep away from. Your pup will only receive Prevention Feedback while moving toward danger; as soon as they stop, turn around, or head back home, the Halo Collar’s advanced internal logic plays customizable Encouragements to tell your dog they’re doing a great job. It even automatically plays a Return Whistle to guide them back home! Revolutionary Training Learn Cesar Millan’s expert techniques to train your dog(s) to recognize boundaries. Cesar’s step-by-step instructions explain his world-renowned, proven methods that will give your dog the safest and most effective training experience anywhere—starting in your home before moving outside. Halo is your go-to pet parenting support that you can count on to give you peace of mind and an amazing relationship with your dog(s) Real-Time Safety Statuses No other collar does it all like Halo. Real-time safety statuses tell you whether your best friend is safe at a glance. And fast and accurate tracking via GPS & GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular technology shows you what your pup is up to, even if you’re not around. Activity Tracking Activity tracking logs your dog’s location, number of walks per day, and time spent active, resting, or in the car. Keep up with how much exercise your dog is getting every day so you can stay on top of their health goals. Please visit www.halocollar.com for more information about the Halo Collar. Recommended minimum OS version is iOS 16.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Halo Collar at 70% against MyODFW's 22%. Halo Collar also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 638). MyODFW's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Halo Collar holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo Collar has 9.6K ratings behind it against 638, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of MyODFW's written reviews are positive against 70% of Halo Collar's.
MyODFW ships an update every 2 months, Halo Collar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyODFW | Halo Collar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (638 ratings) | 4.1 (9.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 638 | 9.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 324 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oregon Department Of Fish and Wildlife | Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC |
Customer experience
MyODFW
Halo Collar
User reviews
MyODFW
From 638 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Everything in one place
- 👍 Works great
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Doesn't work offline
Halo Collar
From 9.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best thing I've ever bought!
- 🔒 Great Service
- 👍 Problem Solved!
- 👍 Great for larger properties!
- 👍 Life savers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Loses connection
- 🐛 Awful.
- 🐛 Good, not great
- 🔋 I wish the 'zap' was stronger.
- 🐛 Mediocre at best
Bugs and requests
MyODFW
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Login screen not working
- Unable to view harvest card
- E-tagging not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Allow switching between digital and paper tags
- Add ability to manage multiple profiles (e.g., family members) in one app
- Improve offline functionality
- Provide better instructions and tutorials
Halo Collar
Reported bugs
4 issues- GPS inaccuracies
- Collar malfunctions
- Connectivity issues
- Battery life problems
Requested features
2 requests- Custom No Go Zones
- Remote control option
In-app purchases
MyODFW
No in-app purchases
Halo Collar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyODFW free?
Is Halo Collar free?
Which has better reviews, MyODFW or Halo Collar?
Do MyODFW or Halo Collar have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyODFW or Halo Collar?
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