# Go Outdoors SD vs schoolOn

The clearest difference is rating: schoolOn at 4.2 against Go Outdoors SD's 1.9. schoolOn also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Go Outdoors SD's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

schoolOn holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Outdoors SD has 266 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Go Outdoors SD's written reviews are positive against 0% of schoolOn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, schoolOn fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Outdoors SD | schoolOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-outdoors-sd/id501439458/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolon/id1291056292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **4.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 242 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of South Dakota](https://appshunter.io/developer/501439461) | [Aware3, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/398309647) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Outdoors SD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-outdoors-sd/id501439458)

This app allows users to access South Dakota hunting and fishing regulations, apply for licenses, and reserve campsites in state parks. It also provides GPS-enabled maps of public hunting and fishing areas.

**Highlights:** View hunting and fishing regulations, Apply for hunting and fishing licenses, Reserve state park campsites, View public hunting and fishing maps, GPS location on public lands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ License storage and annual renewal functionality
- 📚 Downloadable information booklets available
- 💳 Ability to purchase passes and licenses
- 🎯 Good concept for digital license management
- 👍 Easy navigation for non-tech-savvy users (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- ❌ Crashes on startup or homepage load
- 🔐 Persistent login issues and authentication failures
- 📱 Poor iPad compatibility and functionality
- 🗺️ Broken or non-functional map features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before loading or on homepage
- Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
- Profile error when retrieving user information
- Digital backpack fails to display licenses
- Filters reset when exiting app

**Requested features**

- Offline map download capability for areas without cell service
- GPS navigation functionality for field use
- Persistent login with session management
- Apple Wallet integration for driver's license and licenses
- Dedicated 'My Licenses' tab on home screen


### schoolOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolon/id1291056292)

Stay connected with your child's school through a personalized app experience. Access schedules, register for events, pay tuition, and receive important messages from school leadership.

**Highlights:** View school and sports schedules, Register for events, Pay tuition, Volunteer opportunities, Receive school messages, Personalized school experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Outdoors SD free?

Go Outdoors SD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is schoolOn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go Outdoors SD or schoolOn?

schoolOn is rated higher. Go Outdoors SD averages 1.9 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while schoolOn averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Go Outdoors SD or schoolOn have ads?

Neither Go Outdoors SD nor schoolOn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go Outdoors SD or schoolOn?

Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, and schoolOn fortnightly. Most recently, Go Outdoors SD was updated on October 24, 2026 and schoolOn on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*