TrophyCatch vs BUBBA Fishing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrophyCatch
This app allows users to log and report large bass catches to aid conservation efforts. Users can earn rewards for documented releases and contribute to fisheries research. It connects anglers with conservation biologists and a community of fellow fishermen.
- Catch documentation
- Release reporting
- Reward earning
- Conservation contribution
- Community sharing
- Fisheries research support
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Catch, document, release, and report Florida largemouth bass over 8 pounds to: Earn rewards, starting with $100 in gift cards. Important: Apple is not involved in any way with the contest or sweepstakes. Help state conservation biologists enhance trophy bass fisheries. Share your catch, and keep up with TrophyCatch happenings.
BUBBA Fishing
This app enhances your fishing experience by connecting to a smart fish scale to log catches and trips. It allows you to join tournaments, share your adventures with a community of anglers, and visualize your fishing history on an interactive map.
- Log catches and trips via Bluetooth smart scale
- Join and host fishing tournaments
- Automatic tournament logging
- Interactive fishing community
- Interactive map for catches and waypoints
- Add friends and follow their journeys
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Experience fishing like never before with BUBBA - the ultimate freshwater and saltwater fishing app. Connect to our smart fish scale and effortlessly log every catch, every trip, and every waypoint. BUBBA has everything you need to take your fishing adventures to the next level: - Log every catch and trip with ease using our smart fish scale that transmits data over Bluetooth - Join and host fishing tournaments with other anglers, compete, and share your catches and stories - Auto log feature for tournaments, allowing you to start a tournament and never touch your phone for the rest of the day, and it will automatically log to the tournament - Connect with other fishing enthusiasts in our interactive community, share your experiences, tips, and tricks - View all of your catches and waypoints in one place with our interactive map, visualize your fishing journey from start to finish - Add friends and follow their fishing journeys in the BUBBA community - Stay up-to-date with posts about trips and catches, and engage with other anglers BUBBA's seamless data logging, GPS tracking, and interactive features provide the ultimate fishing experience. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, BUBBA is the perfect companion to elevate your fishing game. Download now and join the premier fishing community dedicated to making your time on the water more enjoyable and productive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BUBBA Fishing at 4.8 against TrophyCatch's 3.0. BUBBA Fishing also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 3). TrophyCatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. BUBBA Fishing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TrophyCatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
BUBBA Fishing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BUBBA Fishing has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TrophyCatch ships an update every 30 months, BUBBA Fishing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrophyCatch | BUBBA Fishing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florida Fish and Wildlife | American Outdoor Brands, Inc. |
Customer experience
TrophyCatch
BUBBA Fishing
Bugs and requests
TrophyCatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BUBBA Fishing
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when checking for updates
- Catch counts not syncing between app tabs
- Inability to resume trips after app crashes
- Auto-logging feature not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to assign catches to multiple users
- Export catch data and trip logs
- Improved tournament mode with 5-fish competition
- More customization options in the app
In-app purchases
TrophyCatch
No in-app purchases
BUBBA Fishing
- Bubba Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Bubba Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- BUBBA PRO1 Year trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is TrophyCatch free?
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