Comparison

Lock Status vs HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence

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

Head to head
About

Lock Status

Provides real-time information on U.S. river locks and dams. Get contact details and see upcoming locks for your waterway journey. Essential for boaters and canoeists navigating rivers.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date lock information
  • Contact methods for locks
  • Upcoming lock identification
  • Supports waterway journeys
  • River and dam status
Features
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Canoeing down the Mississippi? Pushing a tow up the Ohio? Crossing Florida on the Okeechobee Waterway, or spending a year on the Great Loop? Sooner or later you'll reach a lock. Lock Status shows what's happening at every U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation lock, so you know what's ahead before you get there. SEE EVERY LOCK • Delays, stoppages and the vessels waiting and locking through, colored by how busy each lock is • Pool and tailwater levels, chamber sizes, lock hours and navigation notices • Browse by river, search by name, find the locks closest to you, or use the map • Favorite the locks you pass most often HAIL THE LOCK • Each lock's VHF channel and phone number, one tap to call • Towboats: see whether the tow fits the chamber, or how many cuts it needs • Pleasure boaters: what to say on the radio, plus tips for locking through PLAN YOUR TRIP • Build a route lock by lock, and see the next lock, how far it is and what's waiting there • Great Loop planning, with the Loop's route choices MADE FOR THE WATER • Night mode in red on black protects your night vision in the pilothouse; Sun mode adds contrast for bright days • In a dead spot, the app shows the last data it loaded and when it's from, and refreshes when you're back in range • Widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Mac desktop and menu bar • In English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Haitian Creole • Full VoiceOver support and larger text sizes LOCK STATUS PREMIUM Free: lock status, delays, stoppages, queues, the map, VHF channels and phone numbers, what to say on the radio, one trip, widgets, and Night and Sun modes. Premium adds: • Alerts when a stoppage starts or clears, a delay passes your limit, or a navigation notice is posted, even when the app is closed • Live Activities that keep a lock updated on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • The full trip planner: more than one trip, Great Loop planning, arrival times and the delays ahead • 30 days of traffic and monthly cargo tonnage at every lock Premium is $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year, with a free first week. It's billed to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Lock information comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' public Lock Performance Monitoring System and is provided on a best-effort basis. Lock Status isn't affiliated with the Corps of Engineers. Always follow the lockmaster's instructions. Terms of Use: https://lockstatus.ajthom.dev/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://lockstatus.ajthom.dev/privacy/

About

HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence

Features
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Scout Smarter. Hunt Smarter. Understand Terrain Like Never Before. HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence uses the HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence Engine (HTIE™) to analyze up to 2,000 acres in minutes and identify terrain features that may influence wildlife movement, search and rescue planning, and broader terrain assessments. Instead of spending days walking unfamiliar ground, HTIE evaluates elevation, slope, aspect, terrain position, topographic structure, and spatial relationships to highlight high-value locations that deserve a closer look. Whether you are scouting a new hunting property, preparing for a search and rescue mission, or studying unfamiliar terrain, HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence helps you make better decisions before you ever step into the field. Built for Hunters Every acre matters. HTIE analyzes the landscape to identify terrain features commonly associated with wildlife movement and hunting strategy, including: Saddles Benches Ridges Draws Funnels Pinch points Travel corridors Bedding-area candidates Stand-location candidates Observation points Access routes Terrain relationships Each recommendation includes a detailed explanation of why it was selected, helping you understand the terrain instead of simply placing unexplained pins on a map. Analyze an entire property in minutes from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, or web browser, then head into the field with a plan. HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence Engine (HTIE™) Unlike traditional mapping apps, HTIE performs deterministic terrain analysis using advanced terrain-processing algorithms. The engine evaluates: Elevation Slope Aspect Terrain position Spatial relationships Topographic structure Every recommendation is explainable and based on measurable terrain characteristics. HTIE clearly distinguishes among: Terrain-derived findings Terrain-assisted candidates requiring field verification Field observations that cannot be determined from terrain alone The engine does not fabricate evidence that cannot be supported by the available terrain data. Navigate in the Field Once your analysis is complete, take it into the field. View analysis waypoints on the map Navigate directly to important terrain features Record personal scouting notes Save observations for future trips Keep your terrain intelligence organized Turn digital terrain analysis into practical, real-world scouting. Search and Rescue HTIE can also support search and rescue planning by identifying terrain characteristics that may influence travel, visibility, containment, and search priorities. Examples include: Likely travel corridors Drainages Observation points Potential containment locations Hazard areas Terrain bottlenecks Search-priority areas Terrain analysis is intended to support planning and field awareness. It is not a substitute for trained search and rescue personnel, established procedures, or operational decision-making. Understand Unfamiliar Land HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence can also be used to evaluate: Recreational property Ranches Timberland Conservation areas Survey areas Outdoor recreation sites Quickly understand how unfamiliar terrain is organized before visiting the property. Access your analyses from: iPhone iPad Mac PC Web browser Your analyses remain synchronized, allowing you to start on one device and continue on another. Features AI-assisted terrain analysis HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence Engine (HTIE™) Analysis of up to 2,000 acres Interactive terrain maps Smart waypoint generation Terrain-feature detection Explainable recommendations PDF reports Field navigation Personal notes Offline map support Cross-platform access Deterministic terrain analysis Designed for the Outdoors HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence gives you powerful tools for making informed decisions. Stop guessing. Start understanding your terrain with the HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence Engine (HTIE™).

Screenshots

Lock Status4 screens
HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Status at every 5 weeks against HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence's every 3 months. HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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. Lock Status sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Status ships an update every 5 weeks, HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock Status versus HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock StatusHuntIntel Terrain Intelligence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ThomHuntintel LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lock Status

Subscriptions2
  • Lock Status Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Lock Status Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence

One-time2
  • Standard Terrain Analysis$9.99
  • Large Terrain Analysis$14.99

Questions

Is Lock Status free?
Lock Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence free?
HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Status or HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence have ads?
Neither Lock Status nor HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Status or HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence?
Lock Status ships an update every 5 weeks, and HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence every 3 months. Most recently, Lock Status was updated on November 3, 2026 and HuntIntel Terrain Intelligence on November 6, 2026.

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