# SciFish vs Boating

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SciFish at none against Boating's 20. SciFish also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Boating's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boating sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. SciFish asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SciFish against 5.0 for Boating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SciFish ships an update every 4 months, Boating every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SciFish | Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scifish/id1532263467/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-mag/id6751497136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACCSP](https://appshunter.io/developer/913302655) | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) |

## What reviewers say

### SciFish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scifish/id1532263467)

This app empowers users to contribute to citizen science by reporting fish sightings along the Atlantic coast. It serves as a central hub for various fisheries research projects, fostering community involvement in data collection.

**Highlights:** Fish sighting reporting, Citizen science projects, Atlantic coast focus, Data sharing, Fisheries research support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boating-mag/id6751497136)

Access the world's largest powerboat magazine with certified boat tests, DIY maintenance guides, and expert insights. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with offline access and easy navigation.

**Highlights:** Certified boat tests, DIY maintenance guides, Expert editorial content, Offline reading, Customizable reading modes, Interactive table of contents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Feb-27 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Apr-26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Boating Buyers Guide 2027 | $7.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oct-26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pontoon Boat Buyers Guide 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mar-26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May-26 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November/Dec2025 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buyers Guide 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2024 April | $7.99 | one-time |
| November/Dec 2024 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2025 April | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2024 March | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buyers Guide 2025 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2025 May | $7.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Next Marine 2025 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SciFish free?

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

### Is Boating free?

Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SciFish or Boating?

SciFish and Boating are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SciFish or Boating have ads?

Neither SciFish nor Boating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SciFish or Boating?

SciFish ships an update every 4 months, and Boating every 2 months. Most recently, SciFish was updated on October 27, 2026 and Boating on October 24, 2026.

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