Comparison

Troll Master Depth Calculator vs Bait Locator

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

Head to head
About

Troll Master Depth Calculator

This app calculates the precise trolling depth of your fishing lure based on various factors like line, lure type, and speed. It also allows for the creation of custom dive charts for at-home planning. Ideal for anglers targeting a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species.

Highlights
  • Calculate trolling depth
  • Create custom dive charts
  • Select line, lure, and weights
  • Adjust factors like speed and length
  • Physics-based calculations
  • On-water testing verified
Features
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The most comprehensive trolling app on the market! Use it on the water to calculate your depth or use it at home to construct your own dive charts. This app lets you select your line, your lure, a diver or trolling weights, and then combine them however you want. Quickly and easily see the effect of changing line length, speed, weight, leader length, rod height, lures and many other factors. This is a great app for anyone who fishes in saltwater, freshwater, or anywhere in between. The app has many features for walleye, trout, salmon, striped bass, red drum, tuna, wahoo, and pretty much any other species you might troll for. This app uses physics based calculations to determine the trolling depth of your lure with precision based on your inputs. The calculations have been verified via on the water testing. Lure types: Bagley Rumble B 9 Bagley Rumble B 11 Bagley Rumble B 13 Bandit B Shad Bandit Bandit 100 Bandit Bandit 200 Bandit Bandit 300 Bandit Walleye Deep Bandit Walleye Shallow Bay Rat Bay Rat Bay Rat Bay Rat LD Bay Rat Long Extra Deep Berkley Flicker Minnow 5 Berkley Flicker Minnow 7 Berkley Flicker Minnow 9 Berkley Flicker Minnow 11 Berkley Flicker Shad 5 Berkley Flicker Shad 7 Berkley Flicker Shad 9 Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow 5 Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow 7 Berkley Jointed Flicker Shad 5 Berkley Jointed Flicker Shad 7 Bill Lewis Rattle Trap 3 inch Bomber CD20 Bomber CD25 Bomber CD30 Bomber Long A 14A 3 1/2 Bomber Model A B02, 2A Bomber Model A B04, 4A Bomber Model A B05, 5A Bomber Model A B06, 6A Bomber Model A B07, 7A Cotton Cordell Wally Diver CD5 #3 Crawler Harness #4 Crawler Harness 4 inch Dodger/Fly 4.5 inch Dodger/Fly 6 inch Dodger/Fly 4 inch Flasher/Fly 8 inch Flasher/Fly 11 inch Flasher/Fly Lead Jig with Trailer Spoon Kilam Custom Baits Supa6 Norman DD22 Norman Deep Baby N Norman Deep Little N Norman Deep Tiny N Norman Middle N Rapala Deep Husky Jerk 12 Rapala Husky Jerk 10 Rapala Jointed Deep Husky Jerk 8 Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 4 Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 5 Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 7 Rapala Minnow Rap 9 Rapala Original Floater F9 Rapala Original Floater F11 Rapala Original Floater F13 Rapala Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerk 10 Rapala Scatter Rap Tail Dancer 9 Rapala Shad Dancer 5 Rapala Shad Rap 5 Rapala Shad Rap 7 Rapala Shad Rap 9 Rapala Shad Rap Deep 9 Rapala Shallow Shad Rap 5 Rapala Shallow Shad Rap 7 Rapala Tail Dancer 5 Rapala Tail Dancer 7 Rapala Tail Dancer 9 Rapala Tail Dancer Deep 7 Rapala Tail Dancer Deep 9 Rapala Tail Dancer Deep 11 Reef Runner Deep Little Ripper Reef Runner Reef Runner Deep Salmo Bullhead 4 Salmo Bullhead 6 Salmo Frisky Deep 5 Salmo Frisky Shallow 7 Salmo Hornet 3F Salmo Hornet 4F Salmo Hornet 5F Salmo Hornet 6F Bucktail Bucktail with Trailer Bullet Parachute Parachute with Trailer Soft Plastic Swimbait Tube Umbrella Rig Smithwick Elite 8 Rogue Smithwick Perfect 10 Smithwick Suspending Rattling Rogue Smithwick Top 20 Storm Deep Thunderstick Storm Deep Thunderstick Jr Storm Hot N Tot 3/16oz 5cm Storm Hot N Tot 3/8oz 6cm Storm Thin Fin 6 Storm Thin Fin 8 Storm Wiggle Wart Striper Sniper Kodiak Jig, 1 oz Striper Sniper Ultralight Rig, 10 in Worms Striper Sniper Ultralight Rig, 4in Shad Striper Sniper Ultralight Rig, 7in Worms Walleye Nations Creations Reaper Walleye Nations Creations Shaky Shad 5 Walleye Nations Creations Shaky Shad 7 XTackle XTDR4 XTackle XTDR6 Yo-Zuri Deep Diver Crystal Minnow Yo-Zuri Floating Crystal 3D Minnow 4 3/8 Yo-Zuri Floating Crystal 3D Minnow 5 1/4 Terms of Use: http://rmlew.atwebpages.com/trollmaster/termsofuse.html

About

Bait Locator

This app helps anglers find live bait availability in real-time. It uses reports from other users and tackle shops to show what's in stock, out of stock, or requires verification. Users can filter by bait type and get directions to shops.

Highlights
  • Real-time bait availability updates
  • Color-coded map markers for stock status
  • Support for over 25 bait types
  • Interactive map with directions
  • Community-powered reporting
  • Tackle shop owner tools for inventory management
Features
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Bait Locator - Find Live Bait Near You Never waste time calling or driving to tackle shops that are out of bait! Bait Locator helps anglers find live bait availability in real-time, powered by reports from fellow anglers and tackle shop owners. REAL-TIME BAIT AVAILABILITY • See what's in stock at tackle shops near you • Reports update in real-time throughout the day • Daily reset at midnight ensures fresh, accurate information • Color-coded map markers: Green = In stock (confirmed today) Orange = Conflicts (call ahead to verify) Red = Out of stock or no recent reports 25+ BAIT TYPES SUPPORTED Find availability for: • Saltwater: Live shrimp, finger mullet, pinfish, fiddler crabs, mud crabs, blue crab, and more • Freshwater: Nightcrawlers, bloodworms, sandworms, and more • Select any bait type to filter the map and see only shops with today's reports INTERACTIVE MAP • Search within 25 miles of any location • Tap shop markers for details and contact information • Get turn-by-turn directions with one tap • Use your current location or explore any area • View shop address for every shop • View shop phone number when available • See store hours, about this shop, specialties, and ice options with prices when the tackle shop has signed up and completed their profile COMMUNITY-POWERED • Anglers report what's in stock or out of stock • Tackle shop owners manage their daily inventory • Help fellow anglers while helping yourself • All reports are for TODAY only - no stale information FOR TACKLE SHOP OWNERS Tackle shops must sign up / register to unlock owner tools: • Manage daily bait stock in Bait Report (in/out status and notes) • Resolve conflicts from customer reports • Get notified when customers report out-of-stock items • Set store hours so anglers know when to stop by • Add about this shop, specialties, and Shop News (closures, holiday hours, deals) • Post whether you sell ice and the prices • Display your shop phone number within the app • Generate and save a shop QR code to Photos so customers can scan it with their camera to open your shop and bait stock in the app • Customers who scan your QR can favorite your store; favorites show your hours, Shop News, and stock KEY FEATURES • Scan a shop QR with your phone camera to open that store and bait stock in the app • Save favorite shops for quick access to hours, Shop News, and today's bait stock • Real-time updates - no waiting for data refresh • Account system for anglers and shop owners • Easy reporting - just tap and report • Detailed shop information with phone number, hours, ice, and specialties (for registered shops) HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Bait Locator map 2. Select the bait type you're looking for 3. Use your current location or enter an address manually 4. See color-coded markers showing availability 5. Tap any shop for details, hours, phone, and directions 6. Report what you find to help others PRIVACY & SECURITY • Secure account system • Your data is encrypted in transit • Optional push notifications (you control) • No tracking beyond what's needed for app functionality Whether you're fishing for bass, saltwater species, or anything in between, Bait Locator helps you find the live bait you need, when you need it. Visit baitlocator.com for more information and support.

Screenshots

Troll Master Depth Calculator4 screens
Bait Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bait Locator at 5.0 against Troll Master Depth Calculator's 3.8. Bait Locator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Troll Master Depth Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73 vs 1). On price 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. Troll Master Depth Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bait Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bait Locator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Troll Master Depth Calculator has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Troll Master Depth Calculator ships an update monthly, Bait Locator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Troll Master Depth Calculator versus Bait Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroll Master Depth CalculatorBait Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (73 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTrevor LewisGot Live Bait LLC

Customer experience

Troll Master Depth Calculator

All ratings73 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative22.7%

Bait Locator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Troll Master Depth Calculator

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App does not work
  • No results found even with inputs
  • Upgrade not working
  • Dive curves are not accurate
  • App throws errors
Show 2 more
  • Doesn't calculate, gives error codes
  • Lures superimposed on other lure types (fixed by text size)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add saltwater trolling lures
  • Include Yo-Zuri, MagBay, Ilander lures
  • Update and add new baits
  • Add leadcore trolling option
  • More lure selection from major manufacturers
Show 1 more
  • Add Salmo Freedivers and Salmo 5.5's

Bait Locator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Troll Master Depth Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
None

Bait Locator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Troll Master Depth Calculator free?
Troll Master Depth Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bait Locator free?
Bait Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Troll Master Depth Calculator or Bait Locator?
Bait Locator is rated higher. Troll Master Depth Calculator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Bait Locator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Troll Master Depth Calculator or Bait Locator have ads?
Bait Locator shows ads; Troll Master Depth Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Troll Master Depth Calculator or Bait Locator?
Troll Master Depth Calculator ships an update monthly, and Bait Locator every 9 days. Most recently, Troll Master Depth Calculator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bait Locator on October 30, 2026.

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