Comparison

iHunter vs MatchPoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iHunter

This comprehensive hunting application provides hunters in Canada with essential tools for planning and executing hunts. It overlays hunting zones on various maps, displays open seasons, and allows users to log personal hunting data and waypoints. Offline functionality is a key feature for many of its tools.

Highlights
  • View hunting zones overlaid on maps
  • Offline map caching
  • Add and manage waypoints, tracks, and drawings
  • Sunrise/sunset calculator
  • Import GPX, KML, KMZ files
  • Track position, speed, and altitude
  • CarPlay integration (Pro subscription)
Features
Currently charting
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iHunter is Canada's all-in-one hunting app designed for hunters across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon Territories. The app is both free to download and free to use. Regulations are updated annually upon release by the respective provinces. By overlaying hunting zones onto various base maps, users can easily determine their current location and the corresponding zone. Users can delve deeper into specific zones to view the open seasons for big game, predators, game birds, and small game. Additionally, they can add their own waypoints, tracks, and drawings to keep track of hunting spots, past harvests, and landowner contact information. Features (Most functional offline): • View Hunting zones overlaid on your choice of map. • Multiple satellite, topographic, and road maps included which automatically caching for offline use. • Add waypoints to the map at your current location, known GPS locations, or by tapping on the map. • Log in to back up and synchronize waypoints and preferences across devices. • Utilize the sunrise/sunset calculator to determine legal hunting light at your location or a waypoint. • Share your current location with friends or family via email or text for easy location tracking requires internet. • Display weather at your current location or a waypoint (requires internet). • First Nations Reserve boundaries. • Import waypoints and tracks from GPX, KML, and KMZ files. • Track your position, speed, and altitude; draw over the map; search the map; view recently viewed and favourited items. (Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can significantly decrease battery life). For each province, there are two subscription options to enhance the iHunter app: With an iHunter Core yearly subscription, you will receive: • Access to select hunting zones to view summaries of big-game, predators, game birds, and small game seasons (works offline). • Ability to select regions of base maps and map layers to cache for offline use. • Unlimited waypoints, tracks, and drawings. • Capability to add your own TMS and WMS map layers. • Wind condition display by location (requires internet). • 3D base maps. With an iHunter Pro yearly subscription, you will receive: • All features included in the Core Subscription. • CarPlay integration. • iHunter layers in driving navigation for both CarPlay and in-app navigation. • Additional public and private land layers. The available layers differ for each province. See https://www.ihunterapp.com/ for more information. For more information, visit: https://www.ihunterapp.com/subscription-terms-of-use/ Other available purchases: • Land Ownership Maps (AB): Over 60 county land ownership overlays ranging in price from $9.99 to $29.99 are available for Alberta. • Land Ownership Maps (SK): Over 180 RM land ownership overlays ranging in price from $14.99 to $21.99 are available for Saskatchewan. • Land Ownership Maps (MB): Over 70 RM land ownership overlays ranging in price from $14.99 to $44.99 are available for Manitoba.

About

MatchPoint

Features
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MatchPoint helps pickleball players find games, connect with other players, and meet people through the game, whether at home or while on the go. Built to make organizing and joining games easier, MatchPoint helps players discover courts, coordinate matches, and stay connected, all in one place. Whether you're looking for open play, new partners, or your next match, MatchPoint keeps the game social, organized, and easy to access. For Players: • Discover courts and open games nearby • Create and join matches in seconds • Connect and chat with other players • Share games, photos, and updates • Track your activity and favourite courts Find Courts. Find Games. Find Players.

Screenshots

iHunter4 screens
MatchPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchPoint at none against iHunter's 50. iHunter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iHunter sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. MatchPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHunter ships an update every 5 days, MatchPoint every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iHunter versus MatchPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHunterMatchPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (354 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings354 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#117 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInside Outside Studios IncKatherine Harris

Bugs and requests

iHunter

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes after 1-2 minutes of use
  • Crashes when zooming in or checking map details
  • Crashes during waypoint labeling
  • Unwanted zoom-out when reopening app
  • Failed to open PDF file errors
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  • Map not visible without network connection
  • Account data and purchases disappearing
  • Forced app updates interrupting active use
  • Performance degradation after recent updates
  • Glitchy behavior with long load times
  • Unresponsive interface during zooming

Requested features

17 requests
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Landowner contact information and phone numbers
  • Updated satellite imagery with monthly updates
  • Better 3D angles and terrain visualization
  • Improved road and highway overlay options
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  • Terrain filtering by slope angle and tree lines
  • Fishing zones and seasonal limits
  • More waypoint marker icon options
  • Live compass feature
  • Buddy tracking functionality
  • Better zoom level for satellite imagery
  • Automatic zoom retention when switching apps
  • Improved map imagery quality from ArcGIS
  • River and lake name labels on maps
  • Motor vehicle restricted area markers
  • LEH zone subdivision markings
  • Lower pricing for individual map purchases

MatchPoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

48 purchases

iHunter

Subscriptions7
  • iHunter SK Core7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • iHunter AB Core7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • iHunter AB Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • iHunter BC Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • iHunter SK Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • iHunter MB Pro7 Days trial$11.491 Year
  • iHunter ON Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time41
  • iHunter Manitoba$3.99
  • iHunter Washington$3.99
  • iHunter Alberta$3.99
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  • iHunter Saskatchewan$3.99
  • iHunter Ontario$3.99
  • RM of Invermay 2023$9.99
  • RM of Invergordon 2026$9.99
  • RM of Humboldt 2025$9.99
  • RM of Lake Lenore 2025$9.99
  • RM of Lake Lenore 2024$9.99
  • RM of LeRoy 2024$9.99
  • RM of Chester 2023$9.99
  • RM of Montmartre 2023$9.99
  • RM of Pleasantdale 2024$9.99
  • RM of Wreford 2024$9.99
  • RM of Bayne 2024$9.99
  • RM of Fish Creek 2024$9.99
  • RM of Big Quill 2024$9.99
  • RM of Lakeside 2023$9.99
  • RM of Round Valley 2023$9.99
  • RM of Usborne 2021$10.99
  • RM of Humboldt 2021$10.99
  • RM of Morris 2021$10.99
  • RM of Mount Hope 2022$10.99
  • RM of Eye Hill 2021$10.99
  • RM of Grass Lake 2021$10.99
  • Vermilion River 2023$14.99
  • RM of Three Lakes 2026$14.99
  • RM of Hoodoo 2026$14.99
  • RM of Hoodoo 2025$14.99
  • RM of Kinistino 2024$14.99
  • RM of Wolverine 2024$14.99
  • RM of Emerald 2019$14.99
  • RM of Viscount 2024$14.99
  • RM of Three Lakes 2024$14.99
  • RM of Willow Creek 2024$14.99
  • RM of Foam Lake 2022$14.99
  • RM of Flett's Springs 2024$14.99
  • RM of Ponass Lake 2019$14.99
  • RM of Viscount 2020$14.99
  • RM of Sasman 2019$15.99
None

MatchPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHunter free?
iHunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchPoint free?
MatchPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iHunter or MatchPoint have ads?
Neither iHunter nor MatchPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHunter or MatchPoint?
iHunter ships an update every 5 days, and MatchPoint every 5 weeks. Most recently, iHunter was updated on October 17, 2026 and MatchPoint on September 26, 2026.

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