# FishDonkey vs TrollView

The clearest difference is rating: TrollView at 5.0 against FishDonkey's 4.0. TrollView also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). FishDonkey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrollView sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FishDonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrollView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FishDonkey has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FishDonkey's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrollView's.

FishDonkey ships an update every 3 weeks, TrollView every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FishDonkey | TrollView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishdonkey/id1170550251/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trollview/id6504543397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fishery Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170550250) | [Maxwell Lacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752793456) |

## What reviewers say

### FishDonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishdonkey/id1170550251)

Easily create and manage various types of fishing tournaments, from catch and release to competitive leagues. Features include live leaderboards, anti-cheating technology, and flexible customization options for organizers and participants.

**Highlights:** Create diverse tournament types, Live leaderboards with updates, Anti-cheating technology, Online registration and payment, Customizable tournament rules, Participant messaging, Works offline

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great support
- 👍 Facilitates catch and release
- 👍 Real-time rankings
- 👍 Good for organizers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera controls difficult one-handed
- 🐛 Video crashes
- 🐛 Age restriction confusion
- 🐛 App requires access to all photos
- 🐛 Confusing to enter fish

**Reported bugs**

- Video portion crashes
- Bump board ad close button is hidden
- Server crashes
- Digital live well not allowing fish entry
- Cannot check results/leaderboards if not the payer

**Requested features**

- Easier one-handed camera controls
- Local/private tournament setup option
- Camera picture delay function for solo fishing
- Geographic specific feature for tournament search
- Add more countries and fish species


### TrollView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trollview/id6504543397)

Log and track your trolling fishing trips, recording catches and details. Access real-time water temperatures and view public reports from other anglers to enhance your fishing experience.

**Highlights:** Live session timer, Log fish catches with details, View public fishing reports, Real-time water temperature data, Review fishing history and stats

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrollView Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FishDonkey free?

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

### Is TrollView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FishDonkey or TrollView?

TrollView is rated higher. FishDonkey averages 4.0 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while TrollView averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FishDonkey or TrollView have ads?

TrollView shows ads; FishDonkey does not.

### Which is updated more often, FishDonkey or TrollView?

FishDonkey ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrollView every 5 months. Most recently, FishDonkey was updated on October 14, 2026 and TrollView on October 15, 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.*