# FishVerify vs Catchzone

The clearest difference is rating: FishVerify at 4.6 against Catchzone's 3.8. FishVerify also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 4). Catchzone's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FishVerify sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Catchzone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FishVerify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FishVerify has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of FishVerify's written reviews are positive against 80% of Catchzone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FishVerify ships an update monthly, Catchzone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FishVerify | Catchzone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishverify-id-and-regulations/id1121514756/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchzone/id6448202697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FishVerify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121514755) | [Fish Washington LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681187144) |

## What reviewers say

### FishVerify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishverify-id-and-regulations/id1121514756)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Instantly identify fish species using your camera and access up-to-date local fishing regulations. Track your catches, log important fishing data, and store your licenses digitally. Premium features offer advanced identification, weather, and expert advice.

**Highlights:** Camera-based fish identification, Local fishing regulations (size, bag limits), Catch logging with GPS and weather data, Digital wallet for fishing licenses, Marine weather and tide information, Expert fish identification assistance

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FishVerify Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| FishVerify Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| FishVerify Premium | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| FishVerify Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| FishVerify Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Promo | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| FishVerify Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| FishVerify Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Scan Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scan Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate fish identification
- 👍 Helpful for new/inexperienced anglers
- 🔍 Useful for verifying regulations
- 💡 Convenient catch logging and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free features
- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate fish identification
- 🤔 Lack of offline mode or downloadable data

**Reported bugs**

- Camera functionality issues or crashes
- Inability to cancel subscriptions easily
- Incorrect or missing regulation information

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for remote fishing areas
- Expanded species coverage, especially for regional fish
- Ability to manually add/edit fish entries
- Integration with other fishing apps or platforms


### Catchzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchzone/id6448202697)

This app acts as a fishing guide, providing detailed information on fish seasons, regulations, and water bodies. It offers advanced features like auto-location, weather forecasts, tides, and offline access for anglers.

**Highlights:** Interactive water body maps, Fish season and regulation lookup, Auto-locating catch codes, Personal best tracking, Social feed for sharing catches, Local weather and tide forecasts, Offline map access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Bathmetry | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Bathmetry | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FishVerify free?

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

### Is Catchzone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FishVerify or Catchzone?

FishVerify is rated higher. FishVerify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Catchzone averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do FishVerify or Catchzone have ads?

Neither FishVerify nor Catchzone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FishVerify or Catchzone?

FishVerify ships an update monthly, and Catchzone fortnightly. Most recently, FishVerify was updated on October 26, 2026 and Catchzone on October 24, 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.*