# TURT vs Picture Fish

The clearest difference is rating: TURT at 5.0 against Picture Fish's 4.5. TURT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Picture Fish's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Fish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TURT asks for nothing beyond the download.

TURT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Fish has 5.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TURT ships an update every 3 months, Picture Fish every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TURT | Picture Fish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-fish-fish-identifier/id1474584436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 150 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/518363367) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### TURT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215)

Contribute to sea turtle research by logging your sightings and photographs. Help scientists identify individual turtles and track population rates worldwide. This app educates users about sea turtles and supports conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** Log turtle sightings and photographs, Contribute to scientific research, View global sighting map, Educate about sea turtles, Support conservation efforts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Picture Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-fish-fish-identifier/id1474584436)

Instantly identify fish species by taking or uploading a photo. Access a vast database with detailed information and helpful tips for fish keeping. Connect with a community for shared knowledge and insights.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate fish identification, Database of 2500+ fish species, Fish keeping tips and advice, Community forum for fish enthusiasts, Extensive fish information database, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture Fish Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture Fish Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Picture Fish Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Picture Fish Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Picture Fish Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and accurate fish identification
- 👍 Helpful for learning about fish species
- 💡 Useful for anglers and aquarium hobbyists
- 🚀 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Keeps a library of identified fish

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate fish identification in many cases
- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance, hit-or-miss results
- 😡 Charges users without consent

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrectly identifies common fish species
- Fails to recognize fish in clear photos
- Charges users without their knowledge or consent
- Difficult to cancel subscription and get refunds

**Requested features**

- Add more fish species to the database
- Improve accuracy of fish identification
- Allow users to manually correct fish identifications
- Provide more detailed information about fish
- Implement a free version without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TURT free?

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

### Is Picture Fish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TURT or Picture Fish?

TURT is rated higher. TURT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Picture Fish averages 4.5 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do TURT or Picture Fish have ads?

Neither TURT nor Picture Fish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TURT or Picture Fish?

TURT ships an update every 3 months, and Picture Fish every 5 weeks. Most recently, TURT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Picture Fish on November 6, 2026.

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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.*