Comparison

iDfish vs squadi

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

Head to head
About

iDfish

Instantly identify fish species using advanced on-device AI, even without an internet connection. Access crucial fishing regulations, size limits, and handling advice for your catch. Maximize fish survival and fish legally with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Offline AI photo identification
  • Instant species identification
  • Legal size limits
  • Protection and release requirements
  • Eating quality information
  • Fishing regulation data
  • Large line-caught fish database
Features
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iDfish - AI Fish Identification & Fishing Regulations Identify your catch instantly using advanced on-device AI. Fish smarter, faster, and legally - even without an internet connection. AI Photo Identification - Works Offline iDfish features advanced AI photo recognition that analyses a photo of your catch to assist with fast and accurate species identification. Trained on thousands of high-quality, real-world images, the AI recognises natural variations in colour, shape, and size as fish and other marine species appear when freshly caught. This feature runs entirely on your device and does not require an internet connection, making it reliable wherever you fish. Once identified, instantly access: • Legal size limits (where applicable) • Protection and release requirements • Eating quality information All in under 60 seconds, helping maximise survival when fish are returned to the water. Trusted Fishing Data in the Field iDfish provides reliable and consistent fishing information designed specifically for real-world fishing conditions. Whether you use AI photo recognition or manual browsing, the app helps you quickly confirm: • Species identification • Size and possession limits • Protection status and closures • Eating quality and handling advice The World’s Largest Line-Caught Fish Database with Regulation Information iDfish contains the largest database of line-caught fish species with regulation information available on any mobile application. All images are: • High-quality and high-resolution • Photographed as fish appear freshly caught • Free from tank photos, underwater shots, dead fish, or illustrations Because fish can vary significantly due to stress, environment, or age, iDfish includes multiple colour phases and species comparison tools, making accurate identification fast and practical. Works Completely Offline iDfish works offline in the field, including AI photo recognition. Any trip data you record will automatically sync to your account when an internet connection becomes available. Note: Due to the size of the image database, a Wi-Fi connection is required for the initial download from the App Store. You are also required to create an account and log in before offline use is available. iDfish Yearly Subscription A yearly subscription ensures your fishing data stays current and compliant. Subscription Details • $9.99 per year, automatically renewed unless cancelled • First month free for new users • Payment charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation Subscription Includes • Ongoing updates to fish images and species data • Current size limits and regulations • Regional closures and protection updates • Daily almanac data Automatic Renewal • Subscription renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before expiry • Renewal charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the period • Manage subscriptions in your account settings • No cancellation during an active subscription period Terms and conditions: http://idfish.com.au/terms-and-conditions

About

squadi

This app allows users to easily record and update game scores, player attendance, and referee attendance directly from the field. It integrates with a larger platform to manage player borrowing and generate reports.

Highlights
  • Capture game scores
  • Update player attendance
  • Manage player borrowing
  • Record referee attendance
  • Generate game reports
Features
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The App seamlessly integrates with The Squadi Match Day platform to capture, update and report on game scores, player attendance, player borrowing, and Referee attendance.

Screenshots

iDfish4 screens
squadi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDfish at 88% against squadi's 15%. iDfish also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.3). squadi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iDfish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. squadi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDfish holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: squadi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of iDfish's written reviews are positive against 15% of squadi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDfish ships an update every 6 months, squadi every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iDfish versus squadi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDfishsquadi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better2.3 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings71.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB102 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIDVIABILITY PTY LTDWorld Sport Action Pty Limited

Customer experience

iDfish

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.6%

squadi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative77.6%

User reviews

iDfish

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Exceptional photo recognition
  • 💰 Great value for money ($10/year)
  • 🚀 Quick response from support team
  • ✅ Accurate fish identification

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hard to find specific fish
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 App crashes on login
  • 🐛 Subscription required
  • 🐛 Size and bag limits not showing

squadi

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast login and score updates
  • 📱 Useful for tracking games and schedules
  • 👍 Easy to use interface for basic functions
  • 📊 Provides ladder standings and fixture information
  • 🔄 Responsive developer support (in some cases)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and freezing issues
  • 😤 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow data updates and sync delays
  • 🔐 Forced auto-saving of payment details without opt-out
  • 📍 Broken maps functionality for venue locations

Bugs and requests

iDfish

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Known bug with some devices
  • App crashes every time trying to login
  • Login unsuccessful message
  • Some fish sizes and bag limits not showing
  • Issues with region selection
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  • App not working well or at all after payment

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to create multiple favorite lists
  • Super basic 'lite' edition for casual users
  • Sketch or photo with location for brain spiking different species

squadi

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App jumps to wrong round and returns there repeatedly
  • Login credentials not recognized after password reset
  • Password reset SMS sent to email instead
  • Blank registration profile page
  • Unable to update user profile details
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  • Players disappearing and reappearing randomly
  • Child's name changed to parent's name with no way to revert
  • Cannot add players without shirt number
  • Team sheet submission not flagged before scoring
  • Incorrect scores entered into system
  • Ladders showing wrong point calculations
  • Games listed with incorrect times and venues
  • Scrolling causes page to jump erratically
  • Stats cut off and unreadable on screen
  • Message notifications not retrievable within app
  • Hidden player option difficult to remove
  • Younger players appearing under parent names
  • App won't load despite active internet connection
  • Syncing issues between app and web version
  • Games not uploading to system
  • Duplicate team entries in draws
  • Unable to log in after previous season use
  • App requires update to access any content

Requested features

18 requests
  • Calendar sync functionality (Apple Calendar, Google Calendar)
  • Top goalscorers and assists tracking by league
  • Live score updates during games
  • Ability to view multiple team schedules simultaneously
  • Dark mode option
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  • Team nickname customization for multiple children
  • Notification history/log within app
  • Single dashboard showing next game for all followed teams
  • Earlier access to team sheet submission
  • Payment method opt-in choice (not auto-save)
  • Ability to delete or hide past games from main view
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay integration
  • Better venue information and accurate maps
  • Support for multiple user identities (parent, player, referee, manager)
  • Automatic scrolling to current/next game
  • Competition statistics view for supporters
  • Profile editing functionality
  • Offline access to fixtures

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iDfish

Subscriptions2
  • One year auto renewal subscription$5.991 Year
  • iDfish Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$6.491 Year
One-time3
  • Packet of Lures$1.99
  • Bag of Lures$3.99
  • Box of Lures$5.99
None

squadi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDfish free?
iDfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is squadi free?
squadi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDfish or squadi?
iDfish is rated higher. iDfish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while squadi averages 2.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do iDfish or squadi have ads?
Neither iDfish nor squadi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDfish or squadi?
iDfish ships an update every 6 months, and squadi every 5 weeks. Most recently, iDfish was updated on October 14, 2026 and squadi on October 14, 2026.

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