Comparison

HornScore vs ElkTracker

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

ElkTracker

This GPS mapping app helps hunters and adventurers navigate the backcountry. It offers live location tracking, waypoint management, and detailed topographic maps. Premium features include offline map downloads and advanced hunting unit data.

Highlights
  • Live GPS location tracking
  • Waypoint creation and management
  • 3D terrain and topographic maps
  • Offline map downloads
  • GMU HotSpot layers
  • Cross-platform web access
Features
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ElkTracker is a GPS mapping app built for elk hunters and backcountry adventurers. Drop waypoints, scout terrain in 3D, track your position in the field, and plan your hunt with detailed topographic maps. Free features (no purchase required): • Live GPS location with elevation and coordinates • Create, edit, and manage waypoints • 3D terrain and topographic map layers • Pan, zoom, and explore the full map Premium features (require purchase — see In-App Purchases below): • Offline map downloads for use with no signal • Advanced layer controls • Cross-platform access to your account on the web • GMU HotSpot layers with detailed hunting-unit overlay data In-App Purchases ElkTracker is free to download. The following features require a separate purchase and are not included for free: • ElkTracker Yearly Subscription — auto-renewing yearly subscription that unlocks offline map downloads, advanced layer controls, and cross-platform web access. • GMU HotSpot Layers — one-time purchases that unlock individual hunting-unit overlay data. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://elktrackermaps.com/privacy

Screenshots

HornScore4 screens
ElkTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HornScore at 4.5 against ElkTracker's 1.0. HornScore also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). ElkTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ElkTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HornScore holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. 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, ElkTracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HornScore versus ElkTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHornScoreElkTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB79 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHornScoreElkTracker LLC

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

ElkTracker

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
3 purchases

ElkTracker

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Hunting Layer Credit$9.99
  • Pro Hunting Layer Credit$29.99

Questions

Is HornScore free?
HornScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElkTracker free?
ElkTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HornScore or ElkTracker?
HornScore is rated higher. HornScore averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while ElkTracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HornScore or ElkTracker have ads?
Neither HornScore nor ElkTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HornScore or ElkTracker?
HornScore ships an update every 2 weeks, and ElkTracker every 3 days. Most recently, HornScore was updated on November 5, 2026 and ElkTracker on October 31, 2026.

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