Go Outdoors SD vs FB Benefits
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.
FB Benefits
Discover exclusive savings and maximize your membership value. This app helps you find discounts on travel, entertainment, home and farm supplies, and healthcare services based on your location and interests.
- Log-in with Farm Bureau member number
- Search benefits by location
- Search benefits by category
- View proof of insurance
- Exclusive member savings
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Belonging makes a difference and your membership in Farm Bureau has never been more valuable. Our programs, benefits* and services are developed based on the needs and concerns important to you and your family. As a member, you have access to exclusive savings on travel, entertainment, home and farm equipment supplies, health care services and more. This easy-to-use app allows you to locate special savings wherever you are – helping to maximize the value of your Farm Bureau membership. Features: Log-in to the app using your Farm Bureau member number. Search for member benefits by your location. Search for member benefits by category (automotive, farm & home, health care, travel & entertainment, financial & Insurance, etc.) If you have insurance services with us, view proof of insurance for insured vehicles. This application is provided by Farm Bureau Financial Services in partnership with the Farm Bureau Federations in Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Utah. *Some benefits and discounts may not be available in all states. Members refers to membership in the applicable Farm Bureau Federation in the following states, Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Utah.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FB Benefits at 2.9 against Go Outdoors SD's 1.9. FB Benefits also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 5%). Go Outdoors SD's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 28) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
FB Benefits holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Outdoors SD has 266 ratings behind it against 28, 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 28% of FB Benefits's.
Go Outdoors SD ships an update every 3 months, FB Benefits every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Go Outdoors SD | FB Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (266 ratings) | 2.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | 27.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 266 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | State of South Dakota | Farm Bureau Management Corp. |
Customer experience
Go Outdoors SD
FB Benefits
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
FB Benefits
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Go Outdoors SD
No in-app purchases
FB Benefits
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Go Outdoors SD free?
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