Comparison

eFin Logbook vs Captains' Log

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

Head to head
About

eFin Logbook

This app helps recreational anglers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic submit required electronic trip reports for tilefish. It offers a secure and user-friendly platform to comply with NOAA Fisheries regulations for reporting catches or targeting tilefish.

Highlights
  • Electronic trip reporting
  • Tilefish catch reporting
  • NOAA Fisheries certified
  • User-friendly interface
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Secure platform
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eFin Logbook is an electronic trip reporting application for private recreational tilefish anglers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic (from Virgina north) Recreational anglers fishing for golden and blueline tilefish in federal waters from Virginia to Maine are required to submit electronic trip reports within 24 hours of returning from any trip where tilefish were caught or targeted (even if no tilefish were caught or kept). eFin Logbook provides anglers a secure and user-friendly platform to fulfill these reporting requirements. eFin Logbook is certified by NOAA Fisheries as an approved application for compliance with tilefish trip reporting requirements. Learn more at bit.ly/mafmc. Before using the app, make sure you have created a NOAA Fish Online account (could include a bit.ly link here) and obtained a free recreational tilefish permit, which is required at the vessel level. Consistent and accurate reporting of your tilefish catch and fishing activity ensures that these fisheries are being monitored and managed appropriately. Your contributions are an investment in long-term fishery health

About

Captains' Log

Features
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Captains Log is the perfect companion for recreational watercraft enthusiasts. Keep track of all the important details of your boat, including inventory, maintenance, fuel purchases, crew and guests, and voyages. With reminders for recurring maintenance items, you'll never miss an important task again. The app also includes a log for all the voyages you take, anchorages and marinas you visit, and places and activities done both afloat and ashore. Relive all the good times you've had on your boat by remembering who was with you and the special places you went. Captains Log is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. It's easy to use and navigate, so you can focus on enjoying your time on the water. Download Captains Log today and start keeping track of your boating adventures.

Screenshots

eFin Logbook4 screens
Captains' Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: eFin Logbook at Free against Captains' Log's $2.99. eFin Logbook also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

eFin Logbook is free to download; Captains' Log costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eFin Logbook versus Captains' Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFin LogbookCaptains' Log
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarbor Light SoftwarePete Lorimer

In-app purchases

None

eFin Logbook

No in-app purchases

None

Captains' Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFin Logbook free?
eFin Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captains' Log free?
Captains' Log costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFin Logbook or Captains' Log have ads?
Neither eFin Logbook nor Captains' Log shows ads.

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