Comparison

Trophy Scan Mobile vs Houndsman Advantage

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

Head to head
About

Trophy Scan Mobile

This app allows hunters to scan, score, and share their trophies using their iPhone camera. It utilizes 3D technology for accurate measurements and offers a social platform to connect with other hunters. Certified scoring by experts is also available.

Highlights
  • 3D trophy scanning with iPhone camera
  • Accurate antler scoring algorithm
  • Unlimited cloud storage for scans
  • Exportable 3D GIF creation for sharing
  • Hunting social network and public trophy room
  • Certified scoring by industry experts
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.

About

Houndsman Advantage

This app helps competition coonhunters manage scores and track dog performance during hunts. It features a digital scorecard, timers, and detailed statistics for each hound, allowing handlers to focus on strategy. Developed by coonhunters, it aims to elevate competitive hunting.

Highlights
  • Digital scorecard
  • Hunt timer
  • Tree timer for 4 dogs
  • Automatic score totals
  • Dog statistics (win %, accuracy)
  • Summary view
Features
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The Houndsman Advantage app was developed by coonhunters, to take competition coonhunting to the next level. Houndsman Advantage gives you the ability to easily enter scores and see current totals automatically for ALL the dogs in the cast! Allowing you as The handler, to concentrate on your hound, and your strategy to win! No more keeping track of scores in your head! Key features of the Houndsman Advantage app include a digital scorecard, a hunt timer, tree timer for all 4 dogs, and a summary view. You will also have the ability to see statistics for your hound, such as win percentages, accuracy, and more! The Houndsman Advantage app gives you the advantage, the Houndsman Advantage!

Screenshots

Trophy Scan Mobile4 screens
Houndsman Advantage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Houndsman Advantage at 4.4 against Trophy Scan Mobile's 3.5. Houndsman Advantage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Trophy Scan Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Houndsman Advantage asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Houndsman Advantage holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Trophy Scan Mobile's written reviews are positive against 67% of Houndsman Advantage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trophy Scan Mobile ships an update monthly, Houndsman Advantage every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trophy Scan Mobile versus Houndsman Advantage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrophy Scan MobileHoundsman Advantage
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (29 ratings)4.4 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLos Cazadores Operations, LLCMatthew Lingo

Customer experience

Trophy Scan Mobile

All ratings28 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%

Houndsman Advantage

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Trophy Scan Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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
None

Houndsman Advantage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trophy Scan Mobile free?
Trophy Scan Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Houndsman Advantage free?
Houndsman Advantage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trophy Scan Mobile or Houndsman Advantage?
Houndsman Advantage is rated higher. Trophy Scan Mobile averages 3.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Houndsman Advantage averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Trophy Scan Mobile or Houndsman Advantage have ads?
Houndsman Advantage shows ads; Trophy Scan Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Trophy Scan Mobile or Houndsman Advantage?
Trophy Scan Mobile ships an update monthly, and Houndsman Advantage every 7 months. Most recently, Trophy Scan Mobile was updated on October 25, 2026 and Houndsman Advantage on October 24, 2026.

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