Comparison

FishingBC vs Acework

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

Head to head
About

FishingBC

This app serves as the official digital license and logbook for tidal fishing in British Columbia. It allows anglers to record catches, store license information, and access up-to-date regulations and weather forecasts.

Highlights
  • Digital fishing license storage
  • Mandatory catch recording
  • Official regulation updates
  • Species identification and logging
  • Location-based weather forecasts
  • Certified guide logbook functionality
Features
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NEW & IMPROVED FOR SPRING 2026! FishingBC is the official app for tidal (saltwater) fishing in British Columbia, created by the Sport Fishing Institute of BC with support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Features: • Now the FishingBC app replaces the need to carry a paper licence! After linking it with your BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence, the FishingBC app allows you to permanently record, store, and display mandatory catch information including for Chinook salmon, halibut, and lingcod, as well as provide proof of your current, valid licence. • Up-to-date, easy-to-view official regulations including closures and contamination areas. • Updated catch log and species ID to identify and record your catch and access your historical catch data. • Certified Tidal Angling Guides (CTAG) can now easily complete DFO catch log requirements. • UBC Enhanced Catch Log provides additional Chinook and Coho catch log information to University of British Columbia researchers. • Current, location-based weather forecasts including marine synopsis.

About

Acework

Features
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Acework - Where Amateur Tennis Gets Real. Tired of vague NTRP self-ratings, lost match scores in WeChat groups, and tournaments organized via Excel sheets? Acework gives serious amateur tennis players the tools they deserve. REAL RATINGS Every verified ranked match updates your Acework Rating using an ELO-based algorithm. Start at 5.00, climb through the tiers, see exactly where you stand vs opponents in your city. MONTHLY RANKED LEAGUE Opt in to the monthly league. Acework assigns you 5 opponents over the month, matched by rating and location. Climb the rankings, earn badges, prove your level. CLUBS Create a club for your city's tennis community. Invite members with a 6-character code. Host tournaments and pickups for your members. Challenge other clubs. CLUB MATCHES Set up custom multi-match ties (singles plus doubles, your choice of format) against rival clubs. Members sign up, owners pick lineups, the system tracks every point. PICKUPS Post a hit, find players at your level, no more endless WeChat back-and-forth. Filter by city, NTRP, and category. Real-time joining and notifications. TOURNAMENTS Run real tournaments - single elimination or round-robin - with auto-seeding by Acework Rating. Track results, see brackets, declare champions. BUILT FOR OVERSEAS CHINESE TENNIS PLAYERS Full bilingual support (English and Chinese). City filtering optimized for Toronto, Vancouver, Bay Area, NYC, Boston and other diaspora hubs. OTHER FEATURES - Score Tracker for on-court use - Match history and head-to-head records - Profile sharing via at-handle - Photo evidence for verified scores - Push notifications for league assignments Paid Tournaments (New) Verified organizers can host tournaments with entry fees. Register with Apple Pay or credit card — Acework holds the funds until the tournament date so refunds are always safe. Cancel 48h+ before start for a full refund. Organizer Application Want to run a paid tournament? Apply in-app: upload ID, sign the organizer agreement, wait for admin approval. Primary / Entry Leagues Two leagues so you play people at your level: Primary (3.0 and up) and Entry (under 3.0). Shareable Cards Tournament wins, club match results, and profile stats — one tap to a beautiful share card with a scannable QR code.

Screenshots

FishingBC4 screens
Acework4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Acework at every 11 days against FishingBC's every 6 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FishingBC ships an update every 6 weeks, Acework every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FishingBC versus Acework: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishingBCAcework
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSport Fishing Institute of BCTAN XUAN

Bugs and requests

FishingBC

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • Unable to register account (verification email not received)
  • Corrupted data requiring re-download
  • Dead link for AI species identification
  • Species ID not always accurate
  • Maps are terrible/difficult to discern boundaries
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  • Maps not detailed enough/zoom issues
  • Rockfish identification needs improvement
  • Species identification generic
  • Regulation changes not always timely in app
  • Seasonal changes not communicated ahead
  • Rockfish Conservation Area maps vague/poor resolution
  • Sub-area closures unclear
  • Crab sizes/limits unclear
  • Shellfish biotoxin report conflicts
  • Wrong regs for area 14
  • Unable to link BC gov account
  • Catch log portal displays productive areas
  • Pop-up salmon facts annoying
  • Pop-up tips annoying
  • Max size for halibut not listed
  • Some fishermen gun shy about using it due to catch log portal
  • Unnecessary addition in catch log portal
  • Needs to be spot on with closures/limitations
  • Needs better maps
  • Needs RCA and sponge reef on maps
  • Needs more detailed area maps
  • Needs to be able to zoom into area maps
  • Needs to check tides
  • Needs to communicate seasonal changes ahead
  • Needs scaleable maps
  • Needs clearer sub-area closures
  • Needs live, zoomable, GPS enabled map
  • Needs alarm for drifting into new areas with different regs
  • Needs to be easier to understand for responsible fishing
  • App is confusing
  • Regulations are hard to understand
  • Requires internet connection
  • Useless without internet/account
  • Does not trust app for regulations
  • Lacks info about crab fishing regulations

Requested features

31 requests
  • Add freshwater license
  • Add juvenile license and catch log data
  • Ability to add multiple licenses
  • Add hunting app
  • Improve species identification
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  • Add hatchery identification
  • Include bio toxin reports from past years or remove
  • Add tide charts
  • Add live GPS map with boundaries
  • Make map zoomable and GPS enabled
  • Overlay fishing boundaries on map
  • Click on map boundary to see summary
  • Sound alarm if boat drifts into new area with different regs
  • Add crab fishing regulations information
  • Add RCA and sponge reef to maps
  • Add more detailed and useful maps
  • Improve map resolution and zoom capabilities
  • Add ability to toggle between sub-area regulations and map easily
  • Map should remember previous settings or allow default layers
  • Better description of offline use
  • Clearer guidance on legal transport and packaging of catch
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Add freshwater licenses integration
  • Add prawn opening map (green open, red closed)
  • Add ability to zoom in on boundary maps
  • Add ability to see seasonal changes ahead of time
  • Add ability to see sub-area closures more clearly
  • Add ability to see crab sizes and limits
  • Add shellfish biotoxin report clarity
  • Add ability to manage dependants licenses and catch

Acework

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FishingBC

No in-app purchases

None

Acework

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FishingBC free?
FishingBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acework free?
Acework is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FishingBC or Acework have ads?
Neither FishingBC nor Acework shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FishingBC or Acework?
FishingBC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Acework every 11 days. Most recently, FishingBC was updated on October 13, 2026 and Acework on September 26, 2026.

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