Comparison

MyWDFW vs ElkTracker

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

Head to head
About

MyWDFW

This official app allows Washington residents to purchase hunting and fishing licenses, electronically tag game, report harvests, and manage their active license privileges directly from their mobile device.

Highlights
  • Purchase hunting and fishing licenses
  • E-tag game
  • Report migratory bird harvests
  • Submit fish and crab catches
  • Complete annual harvest surveys
  • Display active license privileges
Features
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MyWDFW is the official hunting and fishing licensing mobile app of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The app allows hunters and anglers to purchase licenses, e-tag game, report migratory bird harvests, submit fish and crab catches, complete required annual harvest surveys, and review and display active license privileges directly from their iPhone.

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

MyWDFW4 screens
ElkTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyWDFW at 1.6 against ElkTracker's 1.0. MyWDFW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (276 vs 1). ElkTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ElkTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. MyWDFW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyWDFW holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyWDFW has 276 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyWDFW ships an update every 3 months, ElkTracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyWDFW versus ElkTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyWDFWElkTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (276 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews10.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings276 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWashington Department of Fish & WildlifeElkTracker LLC

In-app purchases

None

MyWDFW

No in-app purchases

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 MyWDFW free?
MyWDFW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ElkTracker free?
ElkTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyWDFW or ElkTracker?
MyWDFW is rated higher. MyWDFW averages 1.6 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while ElkTracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyWDFW or ElkTracker have ads?
Neither MyWDFW nor ElkTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyWDFW or ElkTracker?
MyWDFW ships an update every 3 months, and ElkTracker every 3 days. Most recently, MyWDFW was updated on November 6, 2026 and ElkTracker on October 31, 2026.

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