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Outfitter Spartanforge, is anyone using it and what is your opinion?

Zero One Actual said:
Apparently it is now released on the app stores. I’m going to try it out. I see some thinks it’s trash. Others seem to be intrigued. I can already tell it isn’t trash for sure. I run OnX and will run them side by side and see what happens. I’m sure if the hunting public or other well known hunting groups with social media followings start using it and talking about it, it will get more popular.

I don’t understand how if something just came out and people haven’t even tested it out how they can already know it’s awesome or garbage? We all try out saddles and platforms and packs. Apps are the same to me. I don’t use certain ones and I use others.

May as well try this out this season.
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Let us know what you think and how it compares. I never thought about it as trash, I just was suspicious about paying for a product that was not available as advertised at that time. I’m thrilled to see it’s available on the app stores now and can’t wait reading about all out all the awesome features and successful hunts based on the given predictions. Good luck this season.
 
I like the product I listen to the podcast of the guy who created the software I think it's the best on market. I highly recommend it. Here's the but I had a lot of problems with billing issues I paid for the subscription and then it says my trials ends in 9 days tried contacting last year this year its alot drama.
 
kidneystones_3000 said:
I like the product I listen to the podcast of the guy who created the software I think it's the best on market. I highly recommend it. Here's the but I had a lot of problems with billing issues I paid for the subscription and then it says my trials ends in 9 days tried contacting last year this year its alot drama.
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The free trial is separate from the paid one, if you paid for the yearly sub then you shouldn't have any issues.
 
There's some really useful features. So far I think it's a really good start. My onX is already all cluttered up & this will let me use it for different things. I think I'm going to use it more for scouting on foot to mark & take pics of signs & trails. The way you can add pics to your points is nice.

I would like to be able to use it without having to constantly leave the GPS on. If I turn my GPS off it stops. To much of a battery drain. Also, can't figure out line distance or if it's even in there.

Since it's a beta version, I would like to know where they're listening to customers feedback & suggestions.

All in all I think it's worth it & looks like they're actively working on getting it fine tuned.
 
Appreciate the comments from those who've taken the plunge. Still on the fence....
 
sureshotscott said:
Appreciate the comments from those who've taken the plunge. Still on the fence....
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Just jump in. You could be helpful.

It's worth it already, imo. The annual price is cheap, & if you use a discount, I think you're
locked into that forever. At least that's the way it was to start. Maybe I misunderstood, but
I think that's how it is as first. I should be locked into 14.99 annual per the diy sportsman
discount. Maybe 19.99 after the discount to renew. Way cheaper, for now, then onX or basemap.

At the very least you can take part in deciding what or where the need to go in the future.
It's, at least, obvious they're listening to us & wanting feedback. Even without the AI or forecast
stuff, the app itself, with the mapping layers, and waypoint options with notes & pics & the
journal of the kills you have {w/pics, notes, & scores} is really nice.

Foundation-wise, it's solid, with only up to go. I honestly think our feedback will be helpful,
which is what they're openly asking for with the beta version.
 
I bought it and love it. It needs a few tweaks just like anything new but if they do it right onx will be now a runner up.
 
I’ve used it the last 4 days while on a hunting trip. Other than the weather and rut intel, I don’t see how it’s any different than any other app. I actually think hunt stand is more useful especially the topo and wind predictions. I wish I could get a refund. In my opinion it’s defiantly not worth the hype. Stick to onx or HuntStand.
 
wyetterp said:
Maybe I misunderstood, but
I think that's how it is as first. I should be locked into 14.99 annual per the diy sportsman
discount. Maybe 19.99 after the discount to renew. Way cheaper, for now, then onX or basemap.
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I didn't see an option to enter a discount code when I signed up via the app. So it says I'm at $29.99. Did you sign up via the website or the app? Thinking of cancelling and signing back up with the code if I can get it to work
 
GreginPA said:
I didn't see an option to enter a discount code when I signed up via the app. So it says I'm at $29.99. Did you sign up via the website or the app? Thinking of cancelling and signing back up with the code if I can get it to work
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I signed up at the very beginning. That was supposed to be the perk of getting in early. Not really sure how it works now. Maybe watch the new video diy put out & see if he mentions the discount again. Can't remember. Also, maybe the online part let's you enter a discount VS the phone app. Once you have a account it let's you log into the phone app.
 
wyetterp said:
Maybe watch the new video diy put out & see if he mentions the discount again. Can't remember. Also, maybe the online part let's you enter a discount VS the phone app. Once you have a account it let's you log into the phone app.
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yeah I did and that is where I got it from. I think it is a website vs app issue for signing up.
 
I'm locked into paying $20 a year for it. It's by far my cheapest annual subscription. That's the price of one good broadhead a year. I hope they improve their public/private map boundaries and maybe legending to show what public land is hunting-legal.
 
Is anyone else having an issue with property owners showing up ? Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t for me.
 
styksnstryngs said:
The free trial is separate from the paid one, if you paid for the yearly sub then you shouldn't have any issues.
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I had problems with billing last year too. I list to the podcast the man who made use to hunt down terrorists, And listen to all the details he put into the software it's a excellent product foresure.
 
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What is the best discount code? I’ve tried several and they all were 10% off only for the first billing period with the price going up to $29.99 after that?
 
All those who have purchased the plan, before or after the release of the app, can you provide feedback or a review? Did you go hunting based on the predictions and did you see more deer than you have before using it? Did it change your hunting times? Did it make you go when you wouldn't have gone before? I know many questions, many possible answers. Thank you, very much appreciated.
 
MaxJac said:
All those who have purchased the plan, before or after the release of the app, can you provide feedback or a review? Did you go hunting based on the predictions and did you see more deer than you have before using it? Did it change your hunting times? Did it make you go when you wouldn't have gone before? I know many questions, many possible answers. Thank you, very much appreciated.
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Me, personally: no; no; no. As a weekend warrior type hunter, I’m gonna hunt when I can. Period. I think the weather related journaling is cool, and something that is useful to me. I previously kept a journal on my phone in notes (iOS). Other than that, I’m a little underwhelmed. I’m gonna keep my subscription for a year and see what they add feature-wise. But so far, I’m not sold that it’s any different or better than the other apps. I personally find the interface challenging, for instance I took a track the other day and cannot figure out how to delete it! Also the lack of highlighted public land makes it tough.
 
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