What do you prefer? Onxhunt or Huntstand?

[IkemanTX]

I was speaking with a tech about a bug in onx and I was talking about how they need a folder option. He said the next release should have that. He said it has been asked about forever.

That would probably make it the perfect app......

 

[WhiteOakAcorn]

Thanks for all the great feedback everyone. I used mostly Onx last year. I hunt way off the beaten path with very little cellular signal. I think both tools will let you pre-load maps to your phone but since starting this thread I have taken another look at Huntstand. I don't see where there is any navigation assistance to get to a specific mark on your map? I used that heavily in Onx to make sure my early entries to my tree was on a specific path. I can sneak in with just a red light and use my phone to keep me right where I need to be. There is a navigation cone and a coundown in yards to let you know how close you are to the next waypoint. It's nice using the phone because I don't like to use too many physical markers in the woods and keep my spot hidden. If Huntstand had navigation assistance I would probably switch full time. Until then I'll navigate with Onx. Huntstand does look like it has better maps so I'll continue to use that to scout from home. I did like the look of scoutlook too but a little too generic.

 

[dalton916]

GAIA GPS here also.

 

[mihunter101]

Gaia has off the grid maps and they are so much easier to use than Onx. You do not have to download to use them


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How do you do that ? Pretty sure you have to download them.

 

[JBDaddy]

How do you do that ? Pretty sure you have to download them.

Eh, I think you do have to download them...

https://help.gaiagps.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003525127-Download-Maps-for-Offline-Use


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[Ga_hunter]

I'm currently using both. I have loved huntstand for the last couple years but with all the hype about OnX, I had to try it. I got it back in January and have only used it for scouting so far. I like OnX but I still love huntstand.

 

[Aeds151]

Create my own maps for avenza app on ARCPAD software


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[Squatch]

I use huntwise
I downloaded onx and soooo many properties have incorrect property owner info
Huntwise has never once let me down and I access/view a lot of properties !

 

[jmbknvc]

Used onXmaps for a couple years and like it. However, this year I'm also using Huntstand and giving it the whole hunting season to see which one I like. So, far I am really liking Huntstand and the features it has. The biggest one so far is friend locator and look forward to testing it out on a scouting trip in about a month.

 

[Longbowwally]

I use Huntstand and Scoutlook - I like Huntstand to identify property boundaries but - to me - its not as user friendly in marking spots....I use scoutlook for marking my stand spots...

 

[Windwalker]

I'm not very familiar with huntstand since I've always had Onx and never had any reason to switch. However is it possible to have a group of guys doing a deer drive say 5 on 5. And have their location show up on the huntstand app? That was it would in fact be a more effective deer drive If so can someone kindly explain how

 

[patriotoutlaw]

I have both. I prefer OnX.

 

[Longbowwally]

I'm not very familiar with huntstand since I've always had Onx and never had any reason to switch. However is it possible to have a group of guys doing a deer drive say 5 on 5. And have their location show up on the huntstand app? That was it would in fact be a more effective deer drive If so can someone kindly explain how

Not sure about that but maybe - kinda like sharing your current locations...Maybe someone who knows more about Huntstand - or some other app - will chime in and answer your question...

 

[rhodesvt]

I was a fan of HuntStand until ALL of my waypoints up and disappeared one day...years of scouting, camera, stand location etc gone just like that. No reasonable answers from them. I synced with the cloud every hunt...


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[Squatch]

Still having no issues with huntstand and I’m one of the most critical people on here I guarantee it
I’m at least in the top 10
I’ve never lost anything
Going on 3rd year


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[Exhumis]

I use huntwise
I downloaded onx and soooo many properties have incorrect property owner info
Huntwise has never once let me down and I access/view a lot of properties !

That's the same problem I've had here in Northern VA. Had the cops called on me twice for tresspassing, thankfully both were chill and one was a hunter and told me he'd had the same problem. After that I switched to Huntstand. The only thing I like more about ONX is it shows the owner address, if it's accurate.