Hunt Buddy BC vs Can U Dig It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hunt Buddy BC
Access British Columbia's hunting regulations and maps easily. Quickly find open seasons, bag limits, and restrictions for specific Management Units. Includes offline topographic maps and GPS features for planning your hunts.
- Offline topographic maps
- GPS for Management Unit identification
- Open season dates and bag limits
- Restrictions and detail map links
- Sunrise/sunset and moon phases
- LEH Zone Boundaries (In-App Purchase)
- Track and pin recording/import/export
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Hunt Buddy BC is a better way to read the Hunting Regulations Synopsis for British Columbia, Canada. Offline topographic maps and other mapping goodies available by In-App Purchase. Use your device's GPS to tell you what MU you're in, or pick an MU from a list or off the map. See at a glance everything you need to know about a Management Unit: - Open seasons - dates, bag limits, and more - Links to detail maps - Motor vehicle, shooting and other restrictions - Sunrise/sunset and moon phases Pick any date to see the seasons & restrictions that will be in effect when and where you're planning to hunt. You don't have to flip back and forth through the tables and maps - it's all there, and it's organized so you can find what you need quickly and easily. The open season list and season detail page have quick links into the Synopsis for definitions, restrictions, maps and more. The 2026-2028 Regulations Synopsis and 2026-2027 Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Synopsis are also included. Optional In-App Purchases - LEH Zone Boundaries: Download the full set of LEH zones and choose which ones to display on the map. - Mapping Package: Downloadable topo maps. Parks, protected areas, recreation sites and trails. Tracks and pins (waypoints). User configurable map servers. Record tracks and pins using your device's built in GPS. Import / export tracks and pins in GPX format. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Note that Hunt Buddy BC is not a legal document, and is not affiliated with or sanctioned by the Province of British Columbia. It's an easier way to interpret the Regulations Synopsis published by the Province. The Wildlife Act and Regulations (and other federal, provincial and local laws) are the final authority in case of any discrepancies.
Can U Dig It
This app provides a safe way to harvest shellfish in British Columbia and the Maritime provinces. It utilizes open access data from the Government of Canada and supports multiple languages.
- Safe shellfish harvesting information
- Supports British Columbia and Maritime provinces
- Uses open access government data
- Available in multiple languages
- User-friendly interface
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Can U Dig It is a safe shellfish harvesting app for British Columbia and the Maritime provinces. It uses open access data from the Government of Canada. The following languages are available within the app: • Cantonese • English • French • Korean • Mandarin • Tagalog • Vietnamese
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Can U Dig It at Free against Hunt Buddy BC's $4.99. Can U Dig It also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Can U Dig It is free to download; Hunt Buddy BC costs $4.99 up front. Hunt Buddy BC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Can U Dig It asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hunt Buddy BC ships an update every 3 months, Can U Dig It every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hunt Buddy BC | Can U Dig It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HollerSoft | Trailmark Systems |
Customer experience
Hunt Buddy BC
Can U Dig It
Bugs and requests
Hunt Buddy BC
Reported bugs
11 issues- Regulations not showing up
- App doesn't work anymore
- Cannot download maps
- Tiles unavailable
- Tracking hasn't worked for years
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- Map downloads stopped working
- App freezes when switching to map tab
- GPS blue location dot doesn't follow
- Cannot delete tracks
- Map functionality flaws after update
- Crashing issues
Requested features
9 requests- Indicate direction to waypoint
- Built-in compass
- More hunting-related pins/emojis
- Share maps and tracks with users
- Friend option for sharing photos and maps
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- Add own KMZ files for tracking past works
- More icons for map marks
- Show agricultural zone boundary
- Download satellite maps for offline use
Can U Dig It
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hunt Buddy BC
- LEH Zone Boundaries$2.99
- Mapping Package$10.99
Can U Dig It
No in-app purchases
Questions
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