Comparison

Precision Trolling vs MN DNR Licensing

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

Head to head
About

Precision Trolling

This app provides anglers with precise lure depth data for effective trolling. It helps predict lure running depths, target fish accurately, and avoid snags. Easily find productive lure and lead length combinations to maximize your time in the strike zone.

Highlights
  • Predict lure running depths
  • Target fish at specific depths
  • Avoid costly snags
  • Duplicate productive lure combinations
  • Search for lures at similar depths
  • Data Wheels for feet down/back calculation
Features
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The fishing information contained in the popular publication Precision Trolling is a troller’s dream come true. Dubbed “the Troller’s Bible” by the tens of thousands of anglers who use this information to target fish at specific depths, Precision Trolling is just what the name implies. Precision Trolling is a method of fishing that allows anglers to accurately predict the running depths of their favorite lures and diving devices! By manipulating lead length anglers can easily “aim” their favorite fishing lures at specific depths, accurately target fish they are seeing on their sonar while avoiding costly snagged lures. Even better, once a productive lead length is determined, it’s easy to duplicate that lure and lead length combination with other lines, putting more lures in the strike zone! The Precision Trolling Data App goes a step further. Once an angler has determined that a particular lure and lead length are effective at catching fish, it’s easy to search for other lures in the list of Precision Trolling App that achieve similar depths. Once a productive depth is determined where fish are biting, it’s a logical step to try different lures at the same depth to determine which lure or lures fish react best to. The new Precision Trolling Data App allows anglers to access a wealth of trolling data. The familiar “Dive Curves” made popular in the Precision Trolling book are now incorporated into easy to use “pickers” or “wheels”. The Data Wheels let you adjust the “feet down” to determine the “feet back”. This is particularly useful if you want to target fish at a certain depth that you are seeing on your sonar unit. The Data Wheel also allows anglers to adjust the “feet back” to determine the “feet down” that the lure will dive. This a fast and effective way of zeroing in on a target depth with any of the lures or diving devices included in the Precision Trolling app. For more information on Precision Trolling and how to become a better troller click here: www.precisiontrollingdata.com Precision Trolling Data LLC owns a patent U.S. Patent No. 7,113,449 entitled “Marine Electronics With Lure Depth Analyzer” issued September 26, 2006 which prevents other companies/individuals from providing lure data on an electronic device. All of the data provided in or by this app is also copyrighted by Precision Trolling Data LLC. Privacy Policy: https://www.precisiontrollingdata.com/privacy-notice Terms Of service: https://www.precisiontrollingdata.com/end-user-license

About

MN DNR Licensing

This official app allows Minnesota residents to easily purchase and store hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activity licenses. Users can also register harvests and stay informed about Minnesota DNR updates.

Highlights
  • Purchase licenses, passes, and permits
  • Store licenses digitally
  • Register harvests
  • Stay updated with DNR news
Features
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Official licensing app of the Minnesota DNR. The MN DNR Licensing mobile app is the official mobile licensing tool for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Designed for hunters, anglers, trappers, equestrians, cross-country skiers, and more, the app makes it easy to: • Purchase and store licenses, passes, and permits • Register harvests • Stay up to date with the Minnesota DNR

Screenshots

Precision Trolling4 screens
MN DNR Licensing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Precision Trolling at 4.5 against MN DNR Licensing's 3.6. Precision Trolling also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 52%) and ratings volume (917 vs 39). MN DNR Licensing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Precision Trolling sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. MN DNR Licensing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Precision Trolling holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Trolling has 917 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Precision Trolling's written reviews are positive against 52% of MN DNR Licensing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, MN DNR Licensing monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Precision Trolling versus MN DNR Licensing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision TrollingMN DNR Licensing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (917 ratings) — better3.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings917 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPRECISION TROLLING DATA, LLCSovereign Sportsman Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Precision Trolling

All ratings917 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%

MN DNR Licensing

All ratings39 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative38.1%

Bugs and requests

Precision Trolling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Duplicate data entries
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more lures and line/weight options
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Add visual dive curve graphs
  • Allow transfer of purchases between devices
  • Provide trolling speed data for lures

MN DNR Licensing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Precision Trolling

One-time11
  • Flicker Shad 5$2.99
  • Deep Husky Jerk DHJ-12$2.99
  • Deep Diver Model 800$2.99
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  • Flicker Minnow 9$2.99
  • Flicker Minnow 7$2.99
  • Bandit Deep Walleye 5/8 oz$2.99
  • Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue$2.99
  • Berkley Flicker Minnow 11$2.99
  • Snap Weight 2 oz.$2.99
  • Snap Weight 1 oz.$2.99
  • Lifetime Package$109.99
None

MN DNR Licensing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Precision Trolling free?
Precision Trolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MN DNR Licensing free?
MN DNR Licensing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Precision Trolling or MN DNR Licensing?
Precision Trolling is rated higher. Precision Trolling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while MN DNR Licensing averages 3.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Precision Trolling or MN DNR Licensing have ads?
Neither Precision Trolling nor MN DNR Licensing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precision Trolling or MN DNR Licensing?
Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, and MN DNR Licensing monthly. Most recently, Precision Trolling was updated on September 27, 2026 and MN DNR Licensing on September 23, 2026.

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