Comparison

Back40 vs HuntControl 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Back40

Features
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- Back40 works with all trail cameras, either through email (SMTP enabled cameras like Reolink) or by uploading photos from an SD card. - Back40 uses AI to find and tag animals so that you can stop looking at empty photos. - Opt in to push notifications to get an instant alert whenever there is activity on your camera or someone uploads photos. - Weather & astronomical data is collected for each photo to help you find patterns in the animals behaviour. - Accurate weather and wind forecasts for all of your hunting lands. - Share cameras, data and insights with your hunting buddies. Get started for free today by downloading the app and signing up! Terms of use: https://back40.app/terms-and-conditions

About

HuntControl 2.0

Manage trail camera images, scout locations, and view detailed weather data. This app offers an intuitive interface for organizing photos, tracking devices on a map, and utilizing prediction systems for outdoor activities. Share images easily and customize notification settings for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Image gallery with tagging and management
  • Device mapping and item movement
  • Hourly weather forecasts
  • Prediction system for outdoor activities
  • Image sharing capabilities
  • Activity charts and filtering
  • Customizable notification settings
Features
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We are so excited to bring you the all new HuntControl App. We are always wanting to improve upon our system and continue to be the leading trail cam management and scouting app. We have worked with experts to create a more intuitive design for the app. We have added features to every part of the app. All current features of the HuntControl website are now available in the app. The app has been designed to work beautifully with the newest IOS devices and features. - NEW IMAGE GALLERY that is easier to tag images, move images, delete images and view images. - Landscape view is now available in more places, such as the Image Gallery. - Large Image Views have more weather data than before and more ways to move between images. - TAGS - Add, remove and manage tags in the all new Tags menu at the top of the image gallery. - NEW MAPS - See all of your devices on the map at one time and move items easier than ever. - NEW LAYOUTS AND GRAPHICS - A more user friendly interface - REMOTE CONTROL YOUR WISEEYE DATA CAM - more options than ever before in the app - NEW WEATHER DATA - see forecasts based on your location down to the hour for the next 7 days. - NEW PREDICTIONS - our new prediction system allows you to select the parameters you would like to base the predictions or use our default models. - IMAGE SHARING - sharing images with social media or friends is easier than ever before. - NEW ACTIVITY CHARTS - see more charts, load them faster and filter them down however you choose. - NEW NOTIFICATION SETTINGS - manage alerts for email and push and set them by category or camera. We have been listening to your feedback over the last few years. We are proud of our product and hope to continue to be a part of your Hunting and Outdoors success for years to come. You do need to have a HuntControl account before using the app.

Screenshots

Back404 screens
HuntControl 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HuntControl 2.0 at none against Back40's 2. Back40's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Back40 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HuntControl 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back40 ships an update every 10 days, HuntControl 2.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Back40 versus HuntControl 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack40HuntControl 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—52 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixby Media ABJason Ray

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Back40

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
None

HuntControl 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Back40 free?
Back40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HuntControl 2.0 free?
HuntControl 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Back40 or HuntControl 2.0 have ads?
Neither Back40 nor HuntControl 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back40 or HuntControl 2.0?
Back40 ships an update every 10 days, and HuntControl 2.0 every 2 months. Most recently, Back40 was updated on August 25, 2026 and HuntControl 2.0 on August 13, 2026.

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