Catch Reporting vs TMG Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catch Reporting
This application allows fishermen to easily record and report their catch of highly migratory species (HMS) like tuna and sharks. It facilitates the logging of landings and releases directly from a boat, with data stored locally until an internet connection is available for submission.
- Record fishing trips
- Report catch of tuna, sharks, swordfish, billfish
- Log landings and releases
- Store data offline
- Submit reports via internet connection
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NOAA Fisheries' Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division manages a number of fish species in U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters known as highly migratory species (HMS). These fish—tuna, sharks, swordfish, and billfish—live throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and often migrate long distances. Because these species cross domestic and international boundaries, the HMS Management Division is responsible for managing them under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. In cooperation with an advisory panel, the division develops and implements fishery management plans for these species taking into account all domestic and international requirements under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Because these fish travel long distances, responsible management of HMS requires international cooperation through a number of agreements including the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT), Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This app provides fishermen an easy accessible tool to record their trips and report catch of bluefin tuna, blue marlin, white marlin, roundscale spearfish, sailfish, and swordfish. This app allows fishermen record their HMS landings and releases during their fishing trips on the boat. The information is stored in the device. User can submit the report to HMS when Internet connection is available.
TMG Dash
Monitor and manage your boat remotely from anywhere in the world. Track its location, monitor vital parameters, and receive alerts for various events like geofencing breaches, low battery, or unauthorized access. Control ignition, sirens, and strobe lights directly from your device.
- Remote boat monitoring
- Real-time location tracking
- Customizable alerts
- Remote control of boat systems
- Geofencing notifications
- Location and alert history
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TMG Dash, the Boat Surveillance and Management system allows users to monitor a boat from anywhere in the world. This system has different types of sensors to perform different operations below is the more details about features, Alerts and Controls.Don't settle for anything less when it comes to safeguarding your valuable marine assets. Choose TMG Dash app and experience the unparalleled convenience and security it brings to boat owners. With our app, you gain complete control over your boat, no matter where you are or what time zone you're in. You can track its location, monitor vital parameters, manage alarms, inputs, and outputs remotely. In addition, our comprehensive enter and exit geofencing zone notifications provide added security for your vessel, ensuring you're always aware of any potential unauthorised activity. Features: Location History: Track and review the historical movement of your boat. Alert History: Access a log of all triggered alerts for comprehensive monitoring. Real-Time Battery Voltage: Keep tabs on your boat's battery voltage in real-time. Breadcrumbs Every 2 Minutes: Precise breadcrumb tracking at a 2-minute interval for accurate route information. Unlimited Groups: Organised and manage multiple boats or groups effortlessly. Unlimited Recipients: Share alerts and notifications with an unlimited number of recipients. Alerts: Low Battery Alert: Receive notifications when the device's battery level is low. Power Disconnect Alert: Get alerted when the device loses power or is disconnected. Zone Alert: Define custom zones and receive notifications when your boat enters or exits these areas. Speed Alert: Set speed thresholds and be notified when your boat exceeds them. Door Alert: Receive alerts when doors or hatches are opened or closed. After Hours Alert: Get notified if unauthorised access occurs during specified hours. Outboard Motor Alert: Receive alerts for outboard motor status changes or issues. High Water Alert: Be warned if water levels exceed safe limits. Infrared Detection Alert: Get alerted when the device detects infrared motion. Theft Fence Alert: Set virtual boundaries and receive alerts if your boat is moved beyond them. Controls: Ignition On/Off: Remotely control your boat's ignition system. Siren On/Off: Activate or deactivate the siren remotely. Strobe On/Off: Control the strobe lights on your boat remotely. Theft Fence On/Off: Enable or disable the theft fence feature as needed. Infrared On/Off: Control the infrared detection system remotely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMG Dash at 5.0 against Catch Reporting's 1.4. TMG Dash also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Catch Reporting's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TMG Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch Reporting has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Catch Reporting ships an update every 5 months, TMG Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catch Reporting | TMG Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | The Marine Guadian LLC |
Customer experience
Catch Reporting
TMG Dash
In-app purchases
Catch Reporting
No in-app purchases
TMG Dash
No in-app purchases
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