Comparison

FlowMap vs SpotSync

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

Head to head
About

FlowMap

Get real-time fishing data, including stream flows, weather forecasts, and nearby fly shops. Manage your subscription easily through your App Store account.

Highlights
  • Current stream flows
  • Stream flow history
  • Current weather
  • 24-hour weather forecast
  • Nearby fly shops
  • Subscription management
Features
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The quickest and easiest place for current information on where you want to fish. See the latest stream flows and flow history. See current weather and a 24 hour forecast. Find the closest Flyshops to your favorite stream. Subscription: Payment will be charged on a recurring monthly or annual basis to your Apple ID account. Your monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless you cancel before the end of the current billing period. No refunds or credits for partial months or years. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Access to FlowMap will continue through the month or year of your current subscription. Terms of use: https://www.crossroadsmotorsport.com/Terms.html Privacy policy: https://www.crossroadsmotorsport.com/Privacy.html

About

SpotSync

Easily manage, organize, and back up your fishing waypoints and tracks from various fishfinder brands. Import all your data into one app, convert between formats, and export to your devices. View waypoints on a map and secure your data with Face ID.

Highlights
  • Import waypoints and tracks
  • Cloud backup for waypoints
  • Organize with folders
  • Cross-brand conversion
  • Export to fishfinders
  • Automatic syncing
  • Create and edit waypoints
  • Map integration
Features
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SpotSync is your perfect companion for managing waypoints and tracks on your boat’s fishfinders. Use your phone to back up, organize, and manage all your waypoints and tracks from various fishfinder brands including Lowrance, Humminbird, and Garmin. No more running out of storage on your graphs or juggling multiple microSD cards for different bodies of water. With SpotSync, you can import all your waypoints into one convenient app and export them to your fishfinders whenever you need. Is managing and organizing waypoints cumbersome from your fishfinders? Do you run out of storage for waypoints on your graphs? Do you run graphs from multiple companies? Do you wish you could look at all your waypoints easily? Have you ever lost your waypoints and wished there was a better way? If so, SpotSync is the app for you! IMPORTANT NOTE: This app is designed to work most conveniently when paired with a microSD/SD Card Reader connected to your device. These can be purchased for a low cost at many online retailers. With a microSD/SD Card Reader, you can import and export directly to a card you will use in your fishfinders. Supported File Types: Humminbird: .hwr and .ht files Lowrance: .usr files Garmin: .gpx files Key Features: Import: Easily transfer waypoints and tracks from your mapping capable fishfinders. Backup: Never chance losing waypoints again. They are safely stored in the cloud under your account. Organize: Create folders to organize waypoints and tracks for different locations or trips. Cross-Brand Conversion: Convert waypoints and tracks between different fishfinder brands. Export: Add waypoints and tracks to a card either by picking areas to export or by folders Sync Waypoints: Automatically intelligently syncs waypoints with updated information seamlessly. Create and Edit: Add new waypoints, update existing ones, move them, and add detailed descriptions. Map Integration: View your waypoints on Apple Maps with satellite imagery. Security: Use Apple Face ID to lock the app, ensuring your waypoints are secure. Pro Subscription The Free level of SpotSync allows you to export up to 50 waypoints and 3 tracks per export file. The Pro level of SpotSync allows you to store, manage, and export all your waypoints and tracks. Privacy Policy: https://spotsyncapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://spotsyncapp.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

FlowMap4 screens
SpotSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpotSync at 5.0 against FlowMap's 4.0. FlowMap's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FlowMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SpotSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpotSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowMap ships an update every 5 weeks, SpotSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlowMap versus SpotSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowMapSpotSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrossroads Motorsport, LLCRough Water Technology LLC

Customer experience

FlowMap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

SpotSync

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlowMap

Subscriptions2
  • FlowMap Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • FlowMap Yearly7 Days trial$3.991 Year
2 purchases

SpotSync

Subscriptions2
  • Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowMap free?
FlowMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpotSync free?
SpotSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowMap or SpotSync?
SpotSync is rated higher. FlowMap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SpotSync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlowMap or SpotSync have ads?
Neither FlowMap nor SpotSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowMap or SpotSync?
FlowMap ships an update every 5 weeks, and SpotSync every 2 months. Most recently, FlowMap was updated on October 6, 2026 and SpotSync on October 24, 2026.

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