# Bowhunter Specials vs MyODFW

The clearest difference is rating: Bowhunter Specials at 4.4 against MyODFW's 2.3. MyODFW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowhunter Specials sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MyODFW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowhunter Specials holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyODFW has 639 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 22% positive.

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, MyODFW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowhunter Specials | MyODFW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowhunter-specials/id582709452/reviews)** | [2.3 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myodfw/id1442560834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **639** |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [Oregon Department Of Fish and Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442560833) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowhunter Specials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowhunter-specials/id582709452)

Access digital archives of leading bowhunting magazines, including back issues and special guides on crossbows, saddle hunting, and new gear. Enhance your hunting knowledge and gear selection with comprehensive resources.

**Highlights:** Digital back issues of Bowhunter magazine, Petersen's Bowhunting back issues archive, New Gear Guide with over 200 items, Crossbow Revolution special editions, Comprehensive saddle hunting guide, Archery Trade Show gear spotlights

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| February/March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April / May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting Nov/Dec 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting March 2014 New Gear Guide | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting October 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |


### MyODFW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myodfw/id1442560834)

Manage your hunting and fishing licenses and tags directly from your mobile device. Tag your catch or harvest and report it seamlessly within the application.

**Highlights:** Digital license and tag storage, Tag fish or animals, Report harvest, Convenient access to permits, All in one place

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Everything in one place
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Doesn't work offline

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login screen not working
- Unable to view harvest card
- E-tagging not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow switching between digital and paper tags
- Add ability to manage multiple profiles (e.g., family members) in one app
- Improve offline functionality
- Provide better instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowhunter Specials free?

Bowhunter Specials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyODFW free?

MyODFW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bowhunter Specials or MyODFW?

Bowhunter Specials is rated higher. Bowhunter Specials averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while MyODFW averages 2.3 from 639 ratings.

### Do Bowhunter Specials or MyODFW have ads?

Neither Bowhunter Specials nor MyODFW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowhunter Specials or MyODFW?

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, and MyODFW every 2 months. Most recently, Bowhunter Specials was updated on November 1, 2026 and MyODFW on November 6, 2026.

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