# iDfish vs Cave DB

The clearest difference is rating: iDfish at 3.9 against Cave DB's 1.0. iDfish also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Cave DB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDfish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Cave DB asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDfish holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDfish has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDfish | Cave DB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idfish/id1068033877/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-db/id6478911599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDVIABILITY PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068033868) | [Sam Educational](https://appshunter.io/developer/496387512) |

## What reviewers say

### iDfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idfish/id1068033877)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One year auto renewal subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| iDfish Yearly Subscription | $6.49 | per year |
| Packet of Lures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Lures | $3.99 | one-time |
| Box of Lures | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Cave DB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-db/id6478911599)

A community-driven database for caving and cave diving sites globally. Users can explore, research, and add new locations, complete with photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Global cave and caving site database, Community-contributed content, Photos and videos of sites, User exploration and research tools, Easy-to-use application interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDfish free?

iDfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cave DB free?

Cave DB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDfish or Cave DB?

iDfish is rated higher. iDfish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cave DB averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDfish or Cave DB have ads?

Neither iDfish nor Cave DB shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*