Hooking vs SpotFish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hooking
This app is the first in Italy for purchasing and managing fishing permits. Since 2017, it has assisted associations and bodies in digitizing the sports fishing sector.
- Purchase fishing permits
- Manage fishing permits
- Digitalization for fishing associations
- Support for fishing entities
- Sports fishing sector focus
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Hooking è la prima app in Italia per l'acquisto e la gestione dei permessi di pesca. Dal 2017 Hooking affianca Associazioni ed Enti nel processo di digitalizzazione nel settore della pesca sportiva.
SpotFish
This app revolutionizes fishing by providing a digital platform to discover spots, access regulations, and manage permits. It allows for offline access to digital permits, recording catches, and sharing experiences with friends.
- Interactive map with fishing spot information
- In-app permit purchasing
- Digital permit storage with QR code
- Offline access to permits and catch records
- Record and track fishing catches
- Add fishing companions to permits
- Real-time geolocation for spot discovery
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SpotFish: The digital revolution in fishing starts now Discover an innovative way to organize your fishing days, access essential information, and manage your permits directly from your phone. ● Comprehensive information at your fingertips Find out about opening dates, regulations, and species available by simply exploring the app's interactive map. ● Purchase permits Buy the permit you need directly from the app, conveniently paying with a credit card or other electronic payment methods. ● Always available digital permits Once purchased, the permit will be available in the "My Permits" section and can be shown to the fishing warden via a handy QR code. ● Works offline SpotFish also works offline, allowing you to access your permits and record catches even without a connection. ● Add fishing companions Enter your friends' phone numbers when purchasing the permit, and it will be available directly on their SpotFish app (each angler must be registered and have the app installed). ● Record your catches Record your catches and review your fishing history to track your progress and share your experiences with friends. ● Change fishing spot Register a new entry within a permit and continue your adventure without interruption. ● Interactive map and Geolocation Explore new fishing spots around you with the interactive map and real-time geolocation. ● Permit storage Forget cumbersome catch record booklets and store all your permits in SpotFish's digital wallet. ● Multilingual experience The app automatically adapts to your phone's language, making your fishing adventure even easier and more enjoyable. SpotFish is the ultimate app for fishing enthusiasts, designed by anglers for anglers, aimed at simplifying and enhancing your fishing experience. With SpotFish, you have all the information, permits, and tools you need directly on your phone. Download SpotFish today and start your next fishing adventure with all the convenience and simplicity you've always wanted. Need help? Write to us at info@spotfish.app or visit https://spotfish.app/legal/contact-us. We will be happy to respond as soon as possible! Refund info and terms of service: https://spotfish.app/legal/tos Privacy policy: https://spotfish.app/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpotFish at none against Hooking's shown. SpotFish also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Hooking's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hooking | SpotFish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitter Soft s.r.l. | Edoardo Alberti |
Customer experience
Hooking
SpotFish
In-app purchases
Hooking
No in-app purchases
SpotFish
No in-app purchases
