Comparison

HornScore vs DeerAge

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

Head to head
About

HornScore

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional field judging and scoring tool for hunting. It offers features to compare animals to a library of real scored specimens, calculate detailed measurements, and estimate scores from photos. It also includes community features for sharing and guessing scores.

Highlights
  • Field judging suite (HornMatch, HornCalc, HornTrace)
  • Compare to real scored animals
  • Detailed scoring calculator
  • Measure from photos
  • Boone & Crockett and SCI scoring systems
  • Offline functionality
  • Community feed and sharing
Features
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Field judge like a pro. HornScore turns your iPhone into a scoring tool. Whether you're glassing a bull at 400 yards or green-scoring a buck on the tailgate, HornScore gives you the numbers — and shows you exactly where they came from. Version 2.0 is a complete, ground-up rebuild. Native. Fast. Designed for iOS 26. THE FIELD JUDGING SUITE HORNMATCH — Compare to real animals. The fastest way to judge an animal is to put it next to one you already know. HornMatch searches real scored animals — your own, the curated HornScore Library, and the community — and lets you filter down by score, total points, mass, age, and rack configuration until you find the match. Save your estimate as a range, or carry the comparable's measurements into the calculator and refine from there. HORNCALC — Break down every number. A full scoring calculator with live net-score computation, typical and non-typical racks, bilateral measurements, and deductions you can actually see. Species guides and anatomical references are one tap away, without leaving your score. Pull a reference animal up side by side and copy its values in. HORNTRACE — Measure straight from a photo. Set your scale against an anatomical reference of known length, trace the measurement on your photo, and get an estimate. A guided walkthrough gets you through your first one fast. SCORE ANYTHING, ANYWHERE - Boone & Crockett and SCI scoring systems - Harvest scoring with full measurement breakdowns - Field estimates when you don't have hands on the animal - Drafts that resume exactly where you left off - Edit any score, any time, without starting over - Rescore any animal you see WORKS WITHOUT SERVICE Because the backcountry doesn't have LTE. Species guides, measurement diagrams, your own scores, and the curated HornScore Library all live on your phone. Downloads sync themselves — and you control exactly what's on your device, species by species, from a single screen. THE COMMUNITY - A feed of real animals with real scores - Direct messages with the hunters you follow - Guess the Score — post your animal, hide the number, let people take their shot - Follow, comment, and discover verified hunters - Branded, full-resolution score cards built for sharing HORNSCORE PRO Unlock the complete Field Judging suite — HornMatch, HornCalc, and HornTrace — plus advanced rescoring, advanced filtering, and detailed measurement breakdowns on every public score. Monthly and annual plans, with a free trial for new members. Download HornScore and score your next one right. Terms of Service: https://hornscore.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://hornscore.com/privacy

About

DeerAge

This app uses AI-powered photo analysis to help hunters estimate a deer's age and rack score. It offers quick assessments, manual scoring tools, and offline capabilities to support informed shoot-or-pass decisions and herd management.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted photo analysis
  • Estimated age class and rack score
  • Burst capture for live encounters
  • Quick check mode (15 seconds or less)
  • Manual rack scoring tools
  • Offline-ready tools
  • Confidence-driven insights
Features
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**DeerAge** helps hunters make confident, real-time decisions by combining proven deer-aging principles with **AI-assisted photo analysis** and practical field tools designed for real hunting situations. Whether you’re in the blind, reviewing trail camera photos, or managing a lease, DeerAge supports smarter **shoot-or-pass decisions**, better herd management, and more informed hunt planning. --- ### **Key Features** **AI-Assisted Photo Analysis** * Capture or upload deer photos for **estimated age class and Boone & Crockett–style rack score** * Analysis is based on commonly accepted visual aging and scoring indicators * Results are **estimates for informational purposes only** **Burst Capture for Live Encounters** * Use burst mode to capture multiple angles in seconds * Helps improve analysis confidence when deer are moving or partially obstructed **Quick Check Mode** * A fast “shoot or let walk” assessment using the most influential aging factors * Returns a recommendation in **15 seconds or less** * Governed by your target age settings **Manual Rack Scoring Tools** * Zoom into photos and **tap to count tines manually**, one side at a time * Hand-counted points dynamically update the estimated rack score **Offline-Ready Tools** * Capture photos offline and automatically analyze them when you reconnect * Includes an offline aging walkthrough that adjusts the likely age and confidence as questions are answered **Confidence-Driven Insights** * Each analysis includes a confidence indicator * Confidence increases as more visual inputs, angles, or answers are provided **Built for Sharing** * Share a summarized result — estimated age, rack score, and confidence — via text message directly from the field --- ### **Important Notes** * All results are **AI-assisted estimates** intended to support decision-making, not guarantee outcomes. * Photo analysis requires uploading images for processing. * Accuracy may vary based on photo quality, distance, and visibility. --- ### **Subscriptions** * A subscription is required to perform photo analysis and access advanced features. * Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Pricing and subscription length are shown before purchase. --- ### **Privacy & Terms** Privacy Policy: https://deerage.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HornScore4 screens
DeerAge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HornScore at freemium against DeerAge's subscription. HornScore also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). DeerAge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HornScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DeerAge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeerAge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HornScore has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HornScore ships an update every 2 weeks, DeerAge daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HornScore versus DeerAge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHornScoreDeerAge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB54 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHornScoreHENRY OSLER HARPER

Bugs and requests

HornScore

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Inaccurate measurements for certain animals

Requested features

2 requests
  • Automatic measurement and scoring
  • More detailed data on main beam and mass

DeerAge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HornScore

Subscriptions2
  • HornScore Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • HornScore Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

DeerAge

Subscriptions4
  • Scout - $5/month$4.991 Month
  • Hunter - $9/month$8.991 Month
  • Trophy - $15/month$14.991 Month
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  • Outfitter - $25/month$24.991 Month

Questions

Is HornScore free?
HornScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeerAge free?
DeerAge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HornScore or DeerAge?
DeerAge is rated higher. HornScore averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while DeerAge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HornScore or DeerAge have ads?
Neither HornScore nor DeerAge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HornScore or DeerAge?
HornScore ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeerAge daily. Most recently, HornScore was updated on November 5, 2026 and DeerAge on October 28, 2026.

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