# FishingSmart vs SpotSync

The clearest difference is rating: SpotSync at 5.0 against FishingSmart's 4.5. FishingSmart's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FishingSmart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpotSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpotSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FishingSmart has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FishingSmart ships an update every 6 weeks, SpotSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FishingSmart | SpotSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishingsmart/id1191181510/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotsync/id6504261704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roger Barrios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191181509) | [Rough Water Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355190580) |

## What reviewers say

### FishingSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishingsmart/id1191181510)

Log your fishing trips with automatic GPS, weather, and time data. Track catches, analyze statistics, and plan future excursions using historical information on the best spots, times, and lures. Store photos and detailed notes for each catch.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS, weather, and time logging, Detailed catch statistics and filtering, Mapping of catch locations, Photo storage for catches, Preloaded and custom fish/lure lists, Autofill for quick data entry

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProVersion - Unlimited Catches | $0.99 | one-time |


### SpotSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotsync/id6504261704)

Easily manage, organize, and back up your fishing waypoints and tracks from various fishfinder brands. Import all your data into one app, convert between formats, and export to your devices. View waypoints on a map and secure your data with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Import waypoints and tracks, Cloud backup for waypoints, Organize with folders, Cross-brand conversion, Export to fishfinders, Automatic syncing, Create and edit waypoints, Map integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FishingSmart free?

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

### Is SpotSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FishingSmart or SpotSync?

SpotSync is rated higher. FishingSmart averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SpotSync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FishingSmart or SpotSync have ads?

Neither FishingSmart nor SpotSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FishingSmart or SpotSync?

FishingSmart ships an update every 6 weeks, and SpotSync every 2 months. Most recently, FishingSmart was updated on October 14, 2026 and SpotSync on October 10, 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.*