# STRIKER™ Cast vs AUTOBOAT

The clearest difference is update cadence: AUTOBOAT at monthly against STRIKER™ Cast's every 16 months. AUTOBOAT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). STRIKER™ Cast's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

AUTOBOAT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STRIKER™ Cast has 185 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of STRIKER™ Cast's written reviews are positive against 80% of AUTOBOAT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

STRIKER™ Cast ships an update every 16 months, AUTOBOAT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STRIKER™ Cast | AUTOBOAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/striker-cast/id1445657766/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoboat/id6446431400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 155 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [AUTOBOAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677926507) |

## What reviewers say

### STRIKER™ Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/striker-cast/id1445657766)

Enhance your fishing trips by wirelessly connecting your mobile device to a portable sonar unit. Visualize fish and underwater structures in real-time, with options for traditional sonar or ice fishing modes. Create custom maps and mark your favorite fishing spots for easier returns.

**Highlights:** Wireless sonar streaming up to 200', Displays fish and structure in detail, Traditional 2-D sonar and ice fishing modes, Automatic setting adjustments, Custom map creation with 1' contours, Mark favorite fishing spots

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎣 Accurate fish and depth detection
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 📱 Easy to use app interface
- 🗺️ Excellent mapping functionality
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Proprietary charging connector
- 📵 Requires cell service/internet connection
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 📱 Small text for depth/temp readouts
- ⚠️ Device durability concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to Garmin server after restart
- Connectivity drops within 30 meters
- App requires login even in areas with no cell service
- Device won't reconnect after disconnecting
- App freezes on certain phone models

**Requested features**

- Fish alarm audio notification
- Split screen sonar and map view
- Fish size estimation capability
- Fish species identification
- Offline map downloading


### AUTOBOAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoboat/id6446431400)

This app is the first in Latin America dedicated to sport fishing, offering free access to all its features. Connect to your equipment via Bluetooth to control steering, speed, anchor, and more. It also includes an integrated mapping system to save spots and track routes, enhancing your fishing adventures.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth equipment control, Steering, speed, anchor, navpoint, cruise mode, Integrated mapping system, Save fishing spots, Track routes, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STRIKER™ Cast free?

STRIKER™ Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AUTOBOAT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STRIKER™ Cast or AUTOBOAT?

AUTOBOAT is rated higher. STRIKER™ Cast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while AUTOBOAT averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do STRIKER™ Cast or AUTOBOAT have ads?

Neither STRIKER™ Cast nor AUTOBOAT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STRIKER™ Cast or AUTOBOAT?

STRIKER™ Cast ships an update every 16 months, and AUTOBOAT monthly. Most recently, STRIKER™ Cast was updated on October 27, 2026 and AUTOBOAT on October 24, 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.*