# Bowhunter Specials vs Whitetail Tactical

The clearest difference is rating: Whitetail Tactical at 5.0 against Bowhunter Specials's 4.4. Whitetail Tactical also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). Bowhunter Specials's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowhunter Specials sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Whitetail Tactical sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whitetail Tactical holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowhunter Specials has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, Whitetail Tactical every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowhunter Specials | Whitetail Tactical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowhunter-specials/id582709452/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitetail-tactical/id6467631622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [Jeff Burrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708875737) |

## 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 |


### Whitetail Tactical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitetail-tactical/id6467631622)

Visualize hunting gear and clothing from a deer's perspective using advanced visual perception technology. Assess camouflage effectiveness and gain a competitive edge with location tracking and state hunting season data.

**Highlights:** Deer's eye view simulation, Camouflage effectiveness assessment, Location and live tracking, State hunting seasons and dates, Land data access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whitetail Tactical Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Whitetail Premium Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowhunter Specials free?

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

### Is Whitetail Tactical free?

Whitetail Tactical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowhunter Specials or Whitetail Tactical?

Whitetail Tactical is rated higher. Bowhunter Specials averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Whitetail Tactical averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bowhunter Specials or Whitetail Tactical have ads?

Neither Bowhunter Specials nor Whitetail Tactical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowhunter Specials or Whitetail Tactical?

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, and Whitetail Tactical every 6 days. Most recently, Bowhunter Specials was updated on November 1, 2026 and Whitetail Tactical on November 3, 2026.

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