Comparison

WildMap vs The Hunting App

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

Head to head
About

WildMap

This app provides detailed maps for Australian hunters, showing legal access, permitted species, and precise location. It offers features like land tenure, hunting zones, and offline map capabilities. Plan routes, track your progress, and log harvests with this dedicated hunting tool.

Highlights
  • Cadastral land tenure maps
  • Hunting zone and species information
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPS tracking and waypoints
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Field notes with photos
  • Sync across devices
Features
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WildMap is the dedicated hunting map for Australian hunters. See which land you can legally access, what species you're permitted to take, and exactly where you are. IMPORTANT - WildMap IS NOT A GOVERNMENT APP WildMap is an independent app by Northset Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN 40 386 582 970). We're not part of any government, not endorsed by one, and we don't run government services. The map data comes from official government sources - all listed at the bottom of this page. Always check tenure and hunting rules with the relevant authority before you hunt. KEY FEATURES - Cadastral land tenure - colour coded boundaries across VIC, NSW, TAS and QLD, with owner and tenure type lookup in Victoria - Victoria GMA zones - hunting area overlays with species tables (sambar, hog deer, fallow deer, duck, pest species) - NSW State Forests - R-Licence forests with booking categories, species, seasons, bag limits and direct DPIRD booking links - Tasmania - Game Reserve boundaries with seasons, bag limits and permitted methods, plus tenure overlays - Public land at a glance - Crown land, State Forest and reserves colour coded against freehold - Fire history, road closures, waterways, 4WD tracks, Victorian alpine huts and Australia wide camping grounds - Thermal Flow (Premium) - watch thermals rise and sink across the terrain, hour by hour - Scent cone - project your scent downwind from any point - Line of sight - see what is actually visible from a glassing spot before you climb to it - Terrain analysis - 3D terrain, contours, slope angle, aspect and elevation bands - Distance measure and area draw - range a stalk or size up a block - Plan a route, navigate it, then retrace your steps back out - Offline maps - download your area before you go, the map works without reception - GPS tracking, waypoints and a harvest log - Field notes with photos, plus weather forecast, wind compass and pressure trend - Print a paper map of your area as a backup - Sign in to sync waypoints, tracks, notes and harvests across your devices - Dedicated desktop mode - spot the patterns season on season. Sort by moon phase, weather, wind or species OFFICIAL SOURCES FOR GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Every government dataset in WildMap comes from an official public source. Each map layer also shows its source and a link to it inside the app. Victoria - Vicmap Property (land tenure, cadastre), State of Victoria: https://www.data.vic.gov.au - Game Management Authority Victoria (hunting zones, seasons): https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting - MapShareVic (hunting areas, road closures): https://mapshare.vic.gov.au - Dept of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (fire history): https://discover.data.vic.gov.au - Parks Victoria (closures, alerts): https://www.parks.vic.gov.au - Emergency Management Victoria (fire incidents): https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au New South Wales - State of NSW, Spatial Services (land tenure): https://data.nsw.gov.au - NSW Primary Industries and Regional Development (hunting, R-Licence): https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/hunting - Forestry Corporation of NSW (state forests, exclusions): https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au - NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (fire history): https://datasets.seed.nsw.gov.au Tasmania - the LIST, State of Tasmania (tenure, cadastre, Game Reserves): https://www.thelist.tas.gov.au - Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (game management): https://nre.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/management-of-wildlife/ Queensland - State of Queensland (cadastre, land parcels, QPWS fire history): https://www.data.qld.gov.au WildMap is a mapping and planning tool. Hunters are solely responsible for verifying land tenure and compliance with State hunting laws before entering any property. Privacy policy: https://wildmap.com.au/privacy Terms: https://wildmap.com.au/terms Support: https://wildmap.com.au/support

About

The Hunting App

This offline GPS and mapping application is designed for hunters. It allows users to download maps for use in areas without mobile service and import various file formats. Mark important locations with custom symbols and record your routes for later review.

Highlights
  • Offline topographic, satellite, and hybrid maps
  • Downloadable map tiles for offline use
  • Import KMZ, KML, GPX, GeoJSON, GeoPDF, and TIFF files
  • Mark and label waypoints with category-specific symbols
  • Record, pause, resume, and export GPS tracks
  • Field Lock Mode for glove use or poor conditions
Features
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The Hunting App is a GPS and mapping app built for hunters. It works offline, so it keeps working in country with no mobile coverage. INCLUDED FOR FREE Maps Topographic, satellite and hybrid base maps. Download map areas before a trip and use them offline. Waypoints Mark and label camps, vehicles, stands, sightings, kills and gear. Category symbols, custom colours, and photos or video attached to any waypoint. Tracking Record your route with device GPS. Pause and resume, watch your trail build on the map, and export it when you get home. File import Open KMZ, KML, GPX, GeoJSON, CSV, GeoPDF and TIFF files from your device or shared in from another app. Bring in a georeferenced PDF map, or drop a set of boundaries in as its own map layer. Library Keep maps, collections, waypoints and tracks in folders. Search and sort the lot, and restore anything you delete for up to 14 days. Field Lock Mode A stripped-back interface with larger touch targets, for use with gloves on or in bad weather. PLUS SUBSCRIPTION Cloud backup and sync Sign in once and your maps, waypoints, tracks, collections and licences back up and sync across your devices. Everything is end-to-end encrypted, so only you can read it. Lose your phone and your data is safe. Hunting groups Start a group, invite your mates with a link, and plan together. Group chat with photos, voice messages and shared waypoints, plus live location while a hunt is on. Hunt planning Set up a hunt with dates and RSVPs, then draw zones, mark stands, check shooting lanes and lines of sight, measure distance and read elevation profiles before you leave home. Premium map layers Curated hunting overlays such as contours, public land and hunting area boundaries, water and vehicle tracks, styled to stay readable in the field. Weather and 3D terrain Wind, forecast, sunrise, sunset and moon phase for any point on the map. Tilt into 3D to read ridgelines, gullies and dead ground. Gear checklists Build a packing list for a hunt and tick it off as you load up. Everyone in the group keeps their own. Audio navigation Spoken bearing and distance to your target so you can keep your head up and your phone in your pocket. Harvest and gallery Keep the photos and video from a hunt with the hunt itself, and choose whether the group sees them. Desktop mapping Plan on the big screen at thehuntingapp.com.au and it syncs straight to your phone. Licence vault Store licences and permits behind a vault password. They are encrypted on your device before they ever leave it. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. The price and billing period are shown in the app before you confirm, and payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://thehuntingapp.com.au/terms Privacy policy: https://thehuntingapp.com.au/privacy SUPPORT Website: https://thehuntingapp.com.au Email: hunt@thehuntingapp.com.au

Screenshots

WildMap4 screens
The Hunting App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Hunting App at free against WildMap's free with in-app purchases. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. WildMap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Hunting App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $44.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WildMap ships an update every 6 days, The Hunting App every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WildMap versus The Hunting App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildMapThe Hunting App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB154 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNorthset Advisory Pty LtdMAP BASED APPS PTY LTD

Customer experience

WildMap

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Hunting App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WildMap

Subscriptions5
  • Standard (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Founder (Annual)$44.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

The Hunting App

Subscriptions1
  • The Hunting App Plus14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is WildMap free?
WildMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hunting App free?
The Hunting App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WildMap or The Hunting App have ads?
Neither WildMap nor The Hunting App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WildMap or The Hunting App?
WildMap ships an update every 6 days, and The Hunting App every 5 days. Most recently, WildMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Hunting App on October 25, 2026.

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