Go Outdoors SD vs Walleye Now
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.
Walleye Now
This app helps walleye anglers find the best fishing spots and techniques. It provides detailed information on locations, including sonar imagery, and offers guidance on lures and presentations for different situations. Take the guesswork out of fishing and improve your success on the water.
- Walleye fishing spot locations
- Sonar and side imaging screenshots
- Lure and presentation guides
- Year-round fishing advice
- Designed by fishing professional
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Walleye Now is a walleye anglers greatest tool while on the water. This app, designed by fishing professional Tom Boley, shows you where to catch fish on any body of water at any time of year. It includes detailed descriptions of spots including side imaging, down imaging and sonar screenshots. As well as showing you the spots where walleyes are it also includes details walkthroughs of key lures and presentations to fish in those situations. Walleye now takes the guess work out of walleye fishing and puts the power in the anglers hand. Users of this app are subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ You can view our privacy policy here: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/9293813d-5a58-4572-8e06-13370547fd4f
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walleye Now at 53% against Go Outdoors SD's 5%. Walleye Now also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Go Outdoors SD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (267 vs 59). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Walleye Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Go Outdoors SD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Walleye Now holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Go Outdoors SD's written reviews are positive against 53% of Walleye Now's.
Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, Walleye Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Outdoors SD | Walleye Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (267 ratings) | 4.1 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | 52.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | State of South Dakota | Walleye Now LLC |
Customer experience
Go Outdoors SD
Walleye Now
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
Walleye Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Go Outdoors SD
No in-app purchases
Walleye Now
- Testing the waters$5.991 Month
- Season Pass$59.991 Year
