Top Five Apps Every Shooter and Hunter Should Have
Whether you’re scouting for your next hunt or perfecting your shot at the range, the right mobile app can make a huge difference. Modern hunters rely on tech just as much as tradition — and today there are powerful tools that can help with everything from navigation to ballistics. Here are five of the best apps to support your hunting and shooting adventures:
1. OnX Hunt
Best For: Navigation & land ownership information
OnX Hunt turns your phone into a detailed GPS system loaded with private and public land boundaries. It’s easy to use and perfect for scouting new locations. You can save maps offline, drop waypoints, measure distances, and even see owner info for properties (where available). Great for staying legal and organized while in the field.
2. HuntStand
Best For: All-in-one scouting tool
HuntStand offers mapping, weather, moon phase information, trail cam management, stand locations, and more. It has a nice interface and is excellent for planning out hunts in detail. One standout feature is the ability to collaborate with other hunters — helpful if you manage property or hunt with a group.
3. BaseMap
Best For: Advanced mapping & 3D terrain view
BaseMap provides high-resolution aerial imagery and topographic maps, plus offline maps and live tracking. Its 3D view option helps visualize terrain so you can plan exact routes. The app also includes hunting-specific layers like game concentration, water sources, and unit boundaries, which are incredibly useful in rough terrain.
4. Ballistic
Best For: Precision shooting & long-range calculations
Ballistic is ideal for shooters working on accuracy—especially at long range. It includes advanced ballistic calculators with custom drag models, wind adjustment, MOA/MIL readouts, bullet library support, and more. If you reload or shoot precision rifles, this app can drastically improve consistency.
5. iHUNT by Ruger
Best For: Game calls
iHUNT doubles as a mobile game call system and includes hundreds of real animal sounds for deer, elk, turkey, predator, and waterfowl. You can connect your device to a Bluetooth speaker to use it in the field. It also has GPS features for marking locations and tracking movement.
These apps turn your smartphone into a powerful hunting tool. Whether you need help with navigation, ballistics, or scouting, each of these brings something unique to the table. Try a combination of them depending on your style — for example, pairing OnX Hunt for land boundaries with Ballistic for range sessions.