# HornScore vs Longspur

The clearest difference is rating: Longspur at 5.0 against HornScore's 4.5. Longspur also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). HornScore's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, 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. Longspur asks for nothing beyond the download.

Longspur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of HornScore's written reviews are positive against 100% of Longspur's.

HornScore ships an update fortnightly, Longspur every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HornScore | Longspur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HornScore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753975417) | [Jared Hefner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794999520) |

## What reviewers say

### HornScore

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

This app transforms your phone 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 and scoring tool, Compare animals to a library, Detailed scoring calculator, Estimate scores from photos, Offline access to guides and data, Community feed and direct messaging, Boone & Crockett and SCI systems

**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


### Longspur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518)

Connects hunters with certified tracking dog handlers and thermal drone pilots for efficient game recovery. Offers wildlife management tools like heatmaps and outbreak reports. Also facilitates pet recovery services.

**Highlights:** Game recovery with dog handlers and drone pilots, Wildlife management tools (heatmaps, outbreak maps), Pet recovery services, Real-time request status updates, Hunter and tracker profiles, Public wildlife observation maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HornScore free?

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

### Is Longspur free?

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

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

Longspur is rated higher. HornScore averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Longspur averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do HornScore or Longspur have ads?

Neither HornScore nor Longspur shows ads.

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

HornScore ships an update fortnightly, and Longspur every 3 days. Most recently, HornScore was updated on October 30, 2026 and Longspur on October 25, 2026.

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