Comparison

FishPass vs Fish Mate

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

Head to head
About

FishPass

Purchase fishing permits for UK rivers and lakes digitally. Browse available fishing spots with detailed maps, photos, and catch information. Record your catches and report issues directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Digital fishing permit purchase
  • Browse fishing beats with photos
  • Detailed mapping of fishing spots
  • Record catch returns
  • Upload photos of catches
  • Report river issues
Features
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Fish Pass is the fastest way to purchase fishing on rivers and lakes in the UK. Based upon the successful Westcountry Angling Passport (WAP) scheme, that has run in Devon and Cornwall for nearly 20 years, Fish Pass brings this system into the digital age with a stylish and friendly interface. Fish Pass offers fishing for wild brown trout, sea trout, salmon and grayling in unrivalled surroundings as well as a multitude of coarse venues. Fish Pass has completely replaced the old Westcountry Angling Passport tokens, allowing you to purchase tokens in advance of your day’s fishing and simply scan a code at the river to convert your tokens into a day ticket. No paper, no pen, and your catch returns can be filled in the app too. Browse the beats available with photos, catches, tackle and tactics. Detailed mapping of parking and the exact banks you can fish from. Top up your account with new tokens with your debit or credit card. Catch returns must be filled as per the rules of WAP and this is as simple as a couple of drop down fields and a few words typed out if you feel the need. Photos of your prized catch can be uploaded or problems that you have encountered on the river like possible pollution or invasive species.

About

Fish Mate

Features
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# FishMate — for anglers and fishing competition organizers Fishing is about more than competition. It is about people, excitement, shared experiences, results, and memories that stay with us long after we leave the water. **FishMate brings it all together in one place.** Discover fishing competitions, join events, follow results, keep track of your fishing journey, and share the moments that matter. And if you organize competitions, FishMate gives you the tools to run them efficiently, clearly, and without unnecessary chaos. ## FOR ANGLERS ### Discover competitions Browse upcoming fishing competitions and events organized by clubs, districts, shops, and other fishing organizations. ### Join the competition Check competition details, rules, schedules, locations, and participation requirements — all in one place. ### Follow results View rankings, results, and competition statistics. See how you perform against other anglers. ### Build your fishing history Keep track of your competition participation and follow your journey as an angler over time. ### Capture your moments Save and share photos of your catches and the moments that matter most on the water. --- # FOR ORGANIZERS ### Create competitions Set up competitions with your own rules, schedules, categories, limits, and participation requirements. ### Publish events Make your competitions visible to anglers and give them an easy way to discover and join your events. ### Manage participants Handle registrations and participant information in one place. ### Organize the competition Assign sectors, positions, and other competition details to keep everything running smoothly. ### Manage results Enter catches, scores, weights, biggest fish, and other data needed to create accurate rankings. ### Keep anglers informed Share important announcements, updates, schedule changes, and competition results with participants. --- # MORE THAN COMPETITIONS FishMate is growing together with the fishing community. It brings **anglers, clubs, organizers, competitions, results, and memories from the water** together in one place. Whether you are taking part in a major tournament, a local club event, or a friendly competition, FishMate helps you stay connected to what is happening on the water. **FishMate — connecting anglers, competitions and the fishing community.** Download FishMate and join the community.

Screenshots

FishPass4 screens
Fish Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fish Mate at every 3 weeks against FishPass's every 9 months. FishPass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

FishPass ships an update every 9 months, Fish Mate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FishPass versus Fish Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishPassFish Mate
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB60 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWestcountry Rivers TrustJakub Nazim

In-app purchases

None

FishPass

No in-app purchases

None

Fish Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FishPass free?
FishPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fish Mate free?
Fish Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FishPass or Fish Mate have ads?
Neither FishPass nor Fish Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FishPass or Fish Mate?
FishPass ships an update every 9 months, and Fish Mate every 3 weeks. Most recently, FishPass was updated on October 6, 2026 and Fish Mate on October 6, 2026.

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