Comparison

RoughScore vs Trophy Scan Mobile

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

Head to head
About

RoughScore

Estimate the gross score of whitetail deer by uploading a photo or manually entering measurements for any big game animal. This app works offline, making it ideal for remote hunting locations.

Highlights
  • Photo-based score estimation
  • Manual measurement input
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports big game animals
  • Quick score calculation
Features
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Estimate the gross score of your whitetail deer in seconds by uploading a single photo. No wifi or data needed, this app will work regardless of how remote your hunting spot is. Or manually enter measurements to calculate a rough score for any big game animal.

About

Trophy Scan Mobile

This app allows hunters to scan and score their trophies using their iPhone camera. It provides field scores, cloud storage for harvests, and a social feed to share and connect with other hunters. Optional certified scoring is available for a fee.

Highlights
  • Guided 3D trophy scanning
  • Automatic field scoring
  • Cloud storage for harvests
  • Social feed for hunters
  • Certified scoring option
  • Trophy contests
Features
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Trophy Scan is the ultimate free hunting app and scoring companion for today's hunter. Whether you're in the field or back at camp, the app gives you the power to scan, score and share your harvest, all in a matter of minutes. From the broad antlers of a mature buck to Whitetail, Mule Deer or Elk, Trophy Scan's 3D technology and scoring algorithm deliver fast, accurate and consistent results. With just your iPhone camera, walk around your trophy and Trophy Scan builds a detailed 3D scan. No tape measures, spreadsheets or guesswork required. But scoring is just the beginning. Trophy Scan is also a social network built for hunters. Share your latest harvest, follow other hunters, and join a community that celebrates the hunt the way it should be. Whether you're a lifelong hunter, guide, taxidermist or new to the field, Trophy Scan brings scoring into the modern age and gives your trophies the recognition they deserve. Scan. Score. Share. THE ESSENTIALS - Guided 3D scanning with your iPhone camera: follow the on-screen guide as you circle your trophy and get a field score for Whitetail, Mule Deer or Elk within minutes of harvest. No special sensor needed. - Your trophies in the cloud: every scan is saved to your hunting profile with its photos, 3D model and score. - Trophy feed: post your trophy and let it speak for itself. Like and comment on other hunters' harvests and follow the ones you want to keep up with. - Certified scoring: request a certified score for $24.99 and a Trophy Scan certifier reviews your scan and scores it. Certified scores come with a score sheet you can open, share and save. - Trophy contests: join local and national contests and see where your trophy stands. - Trophy transfers: sold a mount or gave one away? Transfer the trophy to its new owner right in the app. GET STARTED FOR FREE Scanning, field scores, your profile and the trophy feed are all free. Certified scoring is an optional in-app purchase. Terms of Service: https://app.trophyscan.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.trophyscan.com/privacy Questions or feedback? Email support@trophyscan.com.

Screenshots

RoughScore4 screens
Trophy Scan Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trophy Scan Mobile at 60% against RoughScore's 8%. Trophy Scan Mobile also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0). RoughScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Trophy Scan Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RoughScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trophy Scan Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of RoughScore's written reviews are positive against 60% of Trophy Scan Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoughScore ships an update every 4 days, Trophy Scan Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RoughScore versus Trophy Scan Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoughScoreTrophy Scan Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (25 ratings)3.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2529 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTACS DevelopmentLos Cazadores Operations, LLC

Customer experience

RoughScore

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

Trophy Scan Mobile

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

RoughScore

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Trophy Scan Mobile

One-time10
  • Certify Trophy for Competition$9.99
  • Join Competition$9.99
  • Certified Scoring$24.99
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  • Join Competition$24.99
  • Certify Trophy for Competition$29.99
  • Join Competition$29.99
  • Certify Trophy for Competition$34.99
  • Join Competition$34.99
  • Certify Trophy for Competition$39.99
  • Join Competition$39.99

Questions

Is RoughScore free?
RoughScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trophy Scan Mobile free?
Trophy Scan Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RoughScore or Trophy Scan Mobile?
Trophy Scan Mobile is rated higher. RoughScore averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Trophy Scan Mobile averages 3.5 from 29 ratings.
Do RoughScore or Trophy Scan Mobile have ads?
Neither RoughScore nor Trophy Scan Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoughScore or Trophy Scan Mobile?
RoughScore ships an update every 4 days, and Trophy Scan Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, RoughScore was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trophy Scan Mobile on November 4, 2026.

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