Go Outdoors SD vs myDockLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go Outdoors SD
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.
- 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
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The SDGFP Hunt/Fish application lets users view the hunting and fishing regulations, apply for licenses to hunt and fish in South Dakota, reserve a campsite in one of the state parks, and view maps of public hunting and fishing opportunities. The maps use GPS to show the user where they are on public land. The hunting and fishing regulations are divided into sections to make it easier to find the information the user is looking for. This application is maintained by the State of South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
myDockLink
Control your boat lift remotely with this app. It offers effortless operation, real-time status monitoring for enhanced safety, and a user-friendly interface for a smarter boating experience.
- Remote boat lift operation
- Real-time lift status monitoring
- Enhanced safety features
- Intuitive user interface
- Smart boating lifestyle enhancement
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Take control of your boating experience with the myDockLink™ Smart Control App, designed to streamline the operation of your boat lift. Whether you're preparing for a day on the water or wrapping up your boating adventures, myDockLink™ puts convenience, safety, and reliability at your fingertips. Key Features: - Effortless Control: Operate your boat lift with a simple tap on your smartphone. Raise and lower your lift remotely with precision and ease. - Enhanced Safety: Monitor lift status in real-time, ensuring safe and secure operation every time. - User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes managing your lift simple, even for first-time users. Why Choose myDockLink™? Designed by experts in marine technology, the myDockLink™ app enhances your boating lifestyle by making lift operation smarter, safer, and more convenient. Stop waiting and start boating with a system that works as hard as you do. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myDockLink at 75% against Go Outdoors SD's 5%. myDockLink also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8). Go Outdoors SD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (265 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. myDockLink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Go Outdoors SD asks for nothing beyond the download.
myDockLink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Outdoors SD has 265 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Go Outdoors SD's written reviews are positive against 75% of myDockLink's.
Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, myDockLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Outdoors SD | myDockLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (265 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 265 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | State of South Dakota | Firstmate, Inc |
Customer experience
Go Outdoors SD
myDockLink
Bugs and requests
Go Outdoors SD
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Dual verification code field not visible
- Authentication code expires when switching screens
- Map navigation returns to previous location when swiping
- GPS location offset by constant 1.5 miles north
- GPS does not update position in real-time
- Map download errors on every attempt
- Keyboard doesn't adjust screen for login entry
- Payment processing fails with multiple card types
- Licenses not syncing to phone
- Hunting handbook displays fishing handbook content
- Regulations data outdated (2016 data shown)
- Hunting maps stopped displaying without update
- Uncleared notification alerts cannot be dismissed
- App requires login each time despite previous session
- Website directs users to non-functional app
Requested features
13 requests- 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
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- Topographic map view option
- Auto-fill and password manager support
- Improved map transparency to see terrain features
- Better reservation management for multiple sites
- Profile editing and name/address correction functionality
- Batch reservation system for groups
- Digital license display without requiring login each time
- Touch ID or biometric authentication
myDockLink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Go Outdoors SD
No in-app purchases
myDockLink
- myDockLink3 Months trial$9.991 Month
- Special Premium1 Year trial$9.991 Month
- myDockLink3 Months trial$99.991 Year
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- Special Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
