# HornScore vs DeerAge

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HornScore | DeerAge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerage/id6755117006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HornScore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753975417) | [HENRY OSLER HARPER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852036340) |

## What reviewers say

### HornScore

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

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:** 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


### DeerAge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerage/id6755117006)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout - $5/month | $4.99 | per month |
| Hunter - $9/month | $8.99 | per month |
| Trophy - $15/month | $14.99 | per month |
| Outfitter - $25/month | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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