Comparison

HuntStand vs HuntLink

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

Head to head
About

HuntStand

This app provides hunters with advanced mapping, scouting, and navigation tools. It offers nationwide property lines, game forecasts, and wind predictions to enhance your hunting experience. Explore public lands and manage your hunting areas effectively.

Highlights
  • Nationwide property lines
  • Advanced game forecasts
  • Monthly satellite imagery
  • GPS mapping and tracking
  • HuntZone wind forecasting
  • Digital rangefinder
Features
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Your Edge From the Midwest to the Mountains Discover HuntStand, now featuring a redesigned look and feel to enhance your scouting and navigation experience in the field — and introducing HuntStand Ultimate, our most powerful membership ever. Recognized by Outdoor Life Magazine as the Best App for Hunters, HuntStand is North America’s #1 Hunting & Land Management App with over 9 million downloads. Whether you’re glassing in the Rockies or setting stands in the whitetail woods, HuntStand is your ultimate hunting companion from the Midwest to the mountains. Install now for free! ► Popular Features ► ◆ Nationwide Property Lines: Search for property lines, access private and public boundaries, and view curated public land maps nationwide for all 50 states and most of Canada. ◆ Advanced Game Forecasts: Exclusive 15-day activity forecasts for whitetail, elk, mule deer, and blacktail at your exact location. ◆ Monthly Satellite Imagery: See changes in your hunting ground with monthly satellite updates plus years of historical imagery. ◆ Group Hunt Areas: Share hunt areas with buddies, lease partners, and family seamlessly. ◆ Exclusive Rut Maps: County-level rut maps for whitetail, elk, mule deer, and blacktail, with detailed dates for each phase. ► Start Mapping for FREE ► Download HuntStand and start mapping your hunting areas today — completely free. ◆ GPS Mapping: View your location, track movement, and add markers for stands, blinds, and other key spots. ◆ HuntZone Wind Forecasting: Predict scent impact with hour-by-hour forecasts up to 72 hours ahead. ◆ Hunt Area Customization: Build and share detailed maps tailored to your hunts. ◆ High-Resolution Satellite: Navigate with crisp satellite imagery. ◆ Digital Rangefinder: Instantly calculate distances in the field. ► HuntStand Pro ► $29.99/year – Premium mapping tools and nationwide coverage. ◆ Nationwide Property Lines: Detailed property line maps for all 50 states and most of Canada. ◆ Property Ownership Data: View landowner info and search by name. ◆ Monthly Satellite Imagery: Fresh updates and historical archives. ◆ Public Hunting Land Maps: Discover new hunting spots nationwide. ◆ National Aerial Imagery: High-resolution aerial maps for the U.S. ◆ 3D Mapping: “Fly through” terrain in dynamic 3D. ◆ Unlimited Offline Maps: Save maps for use without internet. ◆ Gear Store Discount: Save up to 20% on top hunting brands. ► HuntStand Ultimate ► $99.99/year – Everything in Pro plus exclusive tools to give you the edge in the field from the Midwest to the mountains. ◆ All HuntStand Pro Maps and Tools. ◆ 15-Day Activity Forecasts: Peak activity times for whitetail, elk, mule deer, and blacktail. ◆ Advanced Rut Maps: Detailed rut dates for all four species. ◆ Whitetail Habitat Map: Identify top whitetail habitats (U.S. only). ◆ Gear Store Discount: Save up to 50% on top hunting brands. Billing & Subscription: Charges apply to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://huntstand.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://huntstand.com/terms-and-conditions

About

HuntLink

Features
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HuntLink keeps your hunting party connected in real time — from the first drive to the last shot. Push-to-talk radio Hold the button, talk, release. Instantly reaches your whole party or just the hunter you select. Works with the screen locked and in your pocket. Private channels Tap a hunter or group on the grid to open a direct channel. Your message reaches only them — the rest of the party stays on the main frequency. Separate chat tabs keep every conversation organized. AI transcription Every radio call is automatically transcribed and saved in the Radio Log. Missed a transmission? Read it back. The full hunt history stays available for the duration of the hunt. Instant hunt setup Create a hunt and share the code — hunters join in seconds. No accounts needed for guests, no complex setup. Tap the code to copy it and send it as a text message. Built for the field Works in areas with weak signal. Background audio keeps transmissions coming even when the phone is locked. Crash reporting built in so issues get fixed fast. FEATURES • Push-to-talk to all hunters or one at a time • Private channels with named conversation tabs • Automatic AI transcription of all radio calls • Team chat with photo sharing • One-tap hunt code sharing via SMS • Works with locked screen • Real-time active speaker indicator • Drag hunters onto each other to create groups • Available in English, Swedish and Spanish Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HuntStand4 screens
HuntLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HuntLink at every 3 days against HuntStand's every 3 weeks. HuntStand's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. HuntStand sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and HuntLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HuntStand ships an update every 3 weeks, HuntLink every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HuntStand versus HuntLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuntStandHuntLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGSM OutdoorsNivatus Holding AB

Bugs and requests

HuntStand

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tracking lines turning into straight lines
  • Saved data and maps disappearing after updates
  • App crashing or not loading properly
  • Incorrect or outdated property information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to navigate to waypoints
  • More customizable map icons and layers
  • Improved offline map downloads and usage
  • Better sync and data preservation across updates

HuntLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

HuntStand

Subscriptions8
  • Ad-Free Version$5.991 Year
  • Unlimited Parcels$11.991 Year
  • Unlimited Parcels$19.991 Year
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  • HuntStand Pro$24.991 Year
  • HuntStand Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Pro1 Year trial$34.991 Year
  • HuntStand Pro Whitetail2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Buy Huntstand Ultimate$99.991 Year
1 purchases

HuntLink

Subscriptions1
  • HuntLink Basic$14.991 Year

Questions

Is HuntStand free?
HuntStand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HuntLink free?
HuntLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HuntStand or HuntLink have ads?
Neither HuntStand nor HuntLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HuntStand or HuntLink?
HuntStand ships an update every 3 weeks, and HuntLink every 3 days. Most recently, HuntStand was updated on November 6, 2026 and HuntLink on November 5, 2026.

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