# My CPW vs ElkTracker

The clearest difference is rating: My CPW at 4.8 against ElkTracker's 1.0. My CPW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). ElkTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElkTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. My CPW asks for nothing beyond the download.

My CPW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My CPW has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My CPW ships an update every 8 months, ElkTracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My CPW | ElkTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cpw/id1548420891/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elktracker/id6767429385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RA Outdoors, LLC, d/b/a Aspira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351637760) | [ElkTracker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896474676) |

## What reviewers say

### My CPW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cpw/id1548420891)

Manage your Colorado hunting and fishing licenses, passes, and permits digitally. Access rules and regulations, and purchase new items directly within the app for convenient, paperless access in the field.

**Highlights:** Store and manage licenses, passes, and permits, Paperless access to credentials, Reference rules and regulations, Purchase CPW products, Find agents and offices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth experience
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and direct
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Roundabout way of accessing
- 🔒 Unable to create account
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔒 Weak passwords required

**Reported bugs**

- Park pass not showing up
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Doesn't recognize existing account
- Doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Park pass should show up automatically
- See hunting licenses for big game
- Add maps with trails and roads
- Integrate license purchasing
- Add dark mode option


### ElkTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elktracker/id6767429385)

This GPS mapping app helps hunters and adventurers navigate the backcountry. It offers live location tracking, waypoint management, and detailed topographic maps. Premium features include offline map downloads and advanced hunting unit data.

**Highlights:** Live GPS location tracking, Waypoint creation and management, 3D terrain and topographic maps, Offline map downloads, GMU HotSpot layers, Cross-platform web access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Hunting Layer Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Hunting Layer Credit | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My CPW free?

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

### Is ElkTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My CPW or ElkTracker?

My CPW is rated higher. My CPW averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ElkTracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My CPW or ElkTracker have ads?

Neither My CPW nor ElkTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My CPW or ElkTracker?

My CPW ships an update every 8 months, and ElkTracker every 3 days. Most recently, My CPW was updated on November 3, 2026 and ElkTracker on October 31, 2026.

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