Comparison

MyODFW vs GeoForager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital license and tag storage
  • Tag fish or animals
  • Report harvest
  • Convenient access to permits
  • All in one place
Features
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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.

About

GeoForager

This app uses wildfire intelligence, advanced mapping, and predictive modeling to help experienced foragers find promising hunting areas. It offers offline map downloads, cross-device syncing, and detailed information on wildfire priority and conditions.

Highlights
  • Wildfire intelligence and priority ratings
  • Advanced mapping with multiple layers
  • Predictive modeling for hunting areas
  • Offline map and data downloads
  • Cross-device syncing of pins and routes
  • Species prediction based on habitat
Features
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GeoForager is a data-driven mushroom hunting and foraging tool built for serious morel hunters and experienced foragers. Wildfires are rated from A to D for priority hunting. A-rated fires include detailed hunting tips along with information about closures, access, and permitting. GeoForager gives you the burn morel hunting tools you need wherever you are — do your research on desktop or iPad, then take it into the field on your iPhone. GeoForager combines wildfire intelligence, advanced mapping, and predictive modeling to help you identify the most promising areas before you ever leave home. Premium features are available with a subscription and include: - Access to 2024 and 2025 wildfire maps and perimeters - Extended precipitation models and live snowpack data - Advanced predictive tools including morel probability and burn severity overlays - Historical logging data and disturbance maps GeoForager is built for real-world field use: - Download maps and data for full offline access - Sync pins, routes, and notes across devices - Use elevation-based tools to target seasonal “sweet spots” for different species New and expanded features in recent updates include: - Species predictions based on habitat and seasonal conditions - Community-driven content for sharing tips and discoveries - Custom pin management with data capture to track and revisit locations - Improved cross-device syncing and performance Base map options include: - Topography - Satellite - Road - US Forest Service Available map layers include: - Wildfire burn perimeter maps (entire continental United States) - Predictive burn severity maps - Predictive morel probability maps - Logging maps (entire continental United States) - Prescribed burn perimeter maps - Snowpack maps - Precipitation maps - Forest type maps - Public access maps - Roads and trails - US Forest Service maps GeoForager is actively developed, with ongoing improvements to offline capabilities, predictive models, and data integrations. Carry the power of data-driven foraging into the field and hunt smarter with GeoForager. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyODFW4 screens
GeoForager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoForager at 80% against MyODFW's 22%. GeoForager also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). MyODFW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (640 vs 23). On price, ads, device support 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. GeoForager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. MyODFW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoForager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyODFW has 640 ratings behind it against 23, 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 80% of GeoForager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyODFW ships an update every 2 months, GeoForager every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyODFW versus GeoForager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyODFWGeoForager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (640 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings640 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOregon Department Of Fish and WildlifeTrent Blizzard, Inc

Customer experience

MyODFW

All ratings638 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative63.8%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative72.1%

GeoForager

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

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

GeoForager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyODFW

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GeoForager

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Yearly Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MyODFW free?
MyODFW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoForager free?
GeoForager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyODFW or GeoForager?
GeoForager is rated higher. MyODFW averages 2.3 out of 5 from 640 ratings, while GeoForager averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do MyODFW or GeoForager have ads?
Neither MyODFW nor GeoForager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyODFW or GeoForager?
MyODFW ships an update every 2 months, and GeoForager every 4 days. Most recently, MyODFW was updated on November 11, 2026 and GeoForager on November 8, 2026.

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