# RoughScore vs HornScore

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HornScore at 93% against RoughScore's 8%. HornScore also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0). RoughScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HornScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RoughScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

HornScore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of RoughScore's written reviews are positive against 93% of HornScore's.

RoughScore ships an update every 4 days, HornScore every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoughScore | HornScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughscore/id6443746591/reviews) | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TACS Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649013070) | [HornScore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753975417) |

## What reviewers say

### RoughScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughscore/id6443746591)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HornScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125)

This app helps hunters accurately and efficiently judge and score harvested animals. It offers expert guides, a real-time field judging calculator, and tools to track and share your successes with a community of fellow hunters.

**Highlights:** Expert field judging and scoring guides, Real-time field judging calculator, Harvest score tracking and calculation, Anatomical reference tools, Community sharing and comparison, Educational videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HornScore Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| HornScore Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy field judging
- 👍 Informative for beginners
- 🎯 Accurate measurements and scoring
- 💡 Helpful for hunting veterans
- 🤝 Useful for sharing hunts with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate measurements for certain animals

**Requested features**

- Automatic measurement and scoring
- More detailed data on main beam and mass


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoughScore free?

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

### Is HornScore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RoughScore or HornScore?

HornScore is rated higher. RoughScore averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HornScore averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do RoughScore or HornScore have ads?

Neither RoughScore nor HornScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RoughScore or HornScore?

RoughScore ships an update every 4 days, and HornScore every 10 days. Most recently, RoughScore was updated on August 22, 2026 and HornScore on September 20, 2026.

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