Go Outdoors SD vs Oakes ND
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.
Oakes ND
Connect with your community through this app, offering timely and relevant content for residents and visitors. Discover articles, events, videos, and resources to stay informed and engaged with Oakes, ND.
- Community content
- Event listings
- Local articles
- Video resources
- Resident and visitor focused
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The Oakes app is an app designed for residents and visitors of Oakes, ND. The app is a community-reflective app that connects and empowers Oakes residents and visitors with critical, timely and relevant content they want to see. Content includes but not limited to articles, events, videos and resources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Oakes ND at 5.0 against Go Outdoors SD's 1.9. Go Outdoors SD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (267 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oakes ND holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Outdoors SD has 267 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, Oakes ND every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Outdoors SD | Oakes ND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (267 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | State of South Dakota | OAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC |
Customer experience
Go Outdoors SD
Oakes ND
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
Oakes ND
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Go Outdoors SD
No in-app purchases
Oakes ND
No in-app purchases
