This app guides anglers on how to humanely dispatch fish using the ikijime method. It offers detailed information, including x-rays and brain locations, for over 200 species, accessible offline.
3.0.4
April 20, 2026
3.0.4 is our most comprehensive update yet, using completely updated back end code, which results in an optimised search function with speedier lookups of the restructured database. Thanks to Ocean Health Foundation for generously funding this update.
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Ikijime Tool Extreme
Full access to DB and offline sync
The IkiJime Tool is used to guide anglers on how to quickly and humanely dispatch fish using the ikijime method, which involves brain destruction. This method is scientifically proven to minimize stress for the fish and maximize its eating qualities.
Yes, IkiJime Tool is designed to work in regions with no phone or internet coverage. After downloading and syncing the app, the entire database is available on your phone, making it accessible wherever you are.
The app provides information, including cool photos and x-rays, for over 200 popular species of fish and sharks targeted by anglers worldwide. This comprehensive database helps users identify and understand the brain location for dispatch.
Once a fish is selected, the app displays its data page, and you can hit the x-ray button. A slide tool shows the brain location superimposed as a white spot over easily recognized external landmarks on the fish.
New users are prompted to purchase the app after 10 database searches. Users who previously had earlier versions of IkiJime Tool can upgrade to the new app without cost.
IkiJime Tool is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.
The latest version, 3.0.4, was released on April 20, 2026, indicating recent updates. Users can sync the app in the settings to retrieve information on new fish species as they arrive.
IkiJime Tool has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above, suggesting it contains no mature or inappropriate content for younger audiences.
