Comparison

HuntStand vs ElkTracker

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

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

HuntStand4 screens
ElkTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HuntStand at 4.6 against ElkTracker's 1.0. HuntStand also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 1) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). ElkTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. HuntStand sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year 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

HuntStand holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HuntStand has 59K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HuntStand versus ElkTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuntStandElkTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGSM OutdoorsElkTracker LLC

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

ElkTracker

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
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 HuntStand free?
HuntStand 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, HuntStand or ElkTracker?
HuntStand is rated higher. HuntStand averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while ElkTracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HuntStand or ElkTracker have ads?
Neither HuntStand nor ElkTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HuntStand or ElkTracker?
HuntStand ships an update every 3 weeks, and ElkTracker every 3 days. Most recently, HuntStand was updated on November 6, 2026 and ElkTracker on October 31, 2026.

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