Comparison

PezCA vs Fish Mapping

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

Head to head
About

PezCA

This app provides near real-time oceanographic data for Central America, including sea surface temperature, currents, and tides. It also offers fishing information, local regulations, and weather event notifications, accessible even offline.

Highlights
  • Near real-time satellite data maps
  • Offline data access
  • Tide and moon phase forecasts
  • Fish species information
  • Local fishing regulations
  • Weather event notifications
Features
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Developed by the Federación Costarricense de Pesca (FECOP) in Costa Rica in collaboration with Sancochero Labs, pezCA is a near-real-time satellite and model data distribution platform for the Central America region designed to allow monitoring of the ocean confitions while promoting good fishing practices. PezCA allows free access to information, even while offline, offering updated maps of sea surface temperature, chlorophyll concentration, currents speed and direction, altimetry, bathymetry, and the depth of the thermocline. In addition, tide forecast, moon phases, and fishing information are available. A great tool for commercial and recreational fishermen, the tourism industry, and communities in general, with pezCA you can: Access near real time maps of satellite data for the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans along Central America (0-19°N, 76.5-96°W) and get data values for your points of interest. View the bathymetry and get bottom depth readings. Overlay high-resolution satellite sea surface temperature and surface chlorophyll concentrations and get data for your points of interest, even while offline. View maps with the latest speed and direction of the ocean currents, the depth of the thermocline, and sea level anomalies, and get values for your area. Access information on tides and moon phases. Review facts on the most common fish species in the region, including sizes, reproductive periods, and fishing information. Review local laws and regulations. Purchase your Costa Rica fishing license online! Stay up to date on everything that’s happening with real-time notifications of weather events, red tides, fishing bans, tournaments, etc. If you have questions or need additional information, please visit www.fecop.org

About

Fish Mapping

This app provides detailed fishing recommendations and environmental data to help anglers find the best spots for bait and game fish. It displays information like plankton strength, sea surface temperature, and ocean currents to optimize fishing trips.

Highlights
  • Fishing Recommendations
  • Weed Lines
  • Plankton Front Strength
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Sub-Surface Temperatures
  • Sea Surface Height Anomalies
  • Ocean Currents
Features
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Let SiriusXM Marine Fish Mapping help save time and fuel by showing you the spots where conditions are best for bait fish to gather and where game fish are most likely to hunt. The Fish Mapping App is included with your SiriusXM Marine Fish Mapping subscription. With the Fish Mapping App, anglers can view the following features on their phone or tablet: • Fishing Recommendations • Weed Lines • Plankton Front Strength & Contours • Sea Surface Temperature Front Strength & Contours • 30m Sub-Surface Temperatures • Sea Surface Height Anomalies • Ocean Currents • Historical Data Note: SiriusXM Marine weather features are not available on the Fish Mapping App. Download the Fish Mapping App now and start using it on your smartphone or tablet to help plan your next fishing trip! App requires internet access. Not a Fish Mapping subscriber? Learn more at siriusxm.com/fishmapping. -------------------------- The Fish Mapping App is only available with your Fish Mapping subscription and subscriptions require a compatible satellite-enabled device. The Fish Mapping App is not sold separately. Access to the app may take up to 24 hours from subscription activation to process and access is limited to 2 devices. Internet access is required for the Fish Mapping App. Data rates may apply. Subscription and service fees, content, and features are subject to change. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Not all devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Data displays vary by device; images are representative only. SiriusXM services may include weather and other content and emergency alert information. Such information and data is not for “safety for life,” but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature, and therefore cannot be relied upon as safety critical in connection with any aircraft, seacraft, automobile, or any other usage. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the data services or their use. See Fish Mapping coverage area at siriusxm.com/marine/coverage-map. SiriusXM Privacy Policy: www.siriusxm.com/privacy Your Privacy Choices: www.siriusxm.com/yourprivacychoices SiriusXM Customer Agreement: www.siriusxm.com/customeragreement

Screenshots

PezCA4 screens
Fish Mapping3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PezCA at 5.0 against Fish Mapping's 3.7. PezCA also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Fish Mapping's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PezCA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PezCA ships an update every 6 weeks, Fish Mapping every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PezCA versus Fish Mapping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPezCAFish Mapping
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarina MarrariOceanBytes Holding LLC

Customer experience

PezCA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fish Mapping

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PezCA

No in-app purchases

None

Fish Mapping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PezCA free?
PezCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fish Mapping free?
Fish Mapping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PezCA or Fish Mapping?
PezCA is rated higher. PezCA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fish Mapping averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PezCA or Fish Mapping have ads?
Neither PezCA nor Fish Mapping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PezCA or Fish Mapping?
PezCA ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fish Mapping every 3 weeks. Most recently, PezCA was updated on June 1, 2026 and Fish Mapping on September 27, 2026.

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