Access Point Maps vs Fly Fusion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Access Point Maps
This GPS-enabled app helps flyfishers find publicly accessible rivers and streams. It clearly displays public, private, and leased access land, along with parking spots. Explore new fishing locations with confidence, starting with the Front Range of Colorado.
- GPS-enabled river access mapping
- Public, private, and leased land display
- Parking location identification
- Intuitive user interface
- Offline map functionality (implied by GPS)
- Colorado Front Range coverage
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Access Point Maps is a GPS-enabled app that solves the complex problem of finding publicly-accessible rivers and streams for flyfishing. The solution is a simple and intuitive interface that shows publicly accessible land (in green) and private land (in red) along flyfishing rivers and streams. Where the public has lease access to private land for flyfishing, that access is shown too (in purple), along with easy places to park and find the river. Whether you are new to the sport, or new to an area, this app shows you where you can go so that you can confidently explore new rivers and streams. The current coverage area is limited to rivers near the Front Range of Colorado, but additional work is underway, and more coverage areas will be added soon. With Version 1.2.2, the subscription model is improved. The app is still free to download, and users can elect to join a monthly or yearly subscription as an in-app purchase. In either case, there is a 7-day free trial period, so that users can test out the functionality of the app for free, and cancel if they so choose. The requirement to join the subscription is presented immediately to the user upon download and launch. One improvement in this version is that there is functionality available without a subscription. Specifically, the South Platte watershed in Colorado is active and available for users to explore without a subscription. Additional watersheds and functionality are available with a subscription, which still includes a 7-day free trial period. Use of this app is governed by Apple's Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Additionally, the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy are available in the App with a link at the bottom center of the subscription page and also at the bottom left of the active map. Those same Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy can also be accessed at the following website: https://www.accesspointmaps.com/about-3.
Fly Fusion
Explore breathtaking fishing destinations with expert insights, stunning photography, and engaging stories from top fly fishing professionals. Stay inspired, informed, and connected to a passionate community.
- Expert insights from fly fishing professionals
- Stunning photography
- Engaging stories
- Community connection
- Digital editions
- Automatic new issue downloads
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With a deep connection to breathtaking fishing destinations, Fly Fusion features expert insights, stunning photography, and engaging stories from the most notable fly fishing professionals in the country. Fly Fusion ensures you stay inspired, informed, and connected to a community that shares your love for the sport. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. Available subscription: • 1 Year Subscription for US $28.95 Or single issues can be purchased for US $8.95 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Privacy policy: https://www.flyfusionmag.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.flyfusionmag.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fly Fusion at 5.0 against Access Point Maps's 4.3. Access Point Maps's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Access Point Maps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fly Fusion sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $28.95 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fly Fusion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Access Point Maps ships an update fortnightly, Fly Fusion every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access Point Maps | Fly Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Access Point LLC | Fly Fusion Magazine |
Customer experience
Access Point Maps
Fly Fusion
In-app purchases
Access Point Maps
- Access Point Subscription$2.991 Month
- Access Point Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Access Point Subscription$24.991 Year
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- Access Point Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Access Point Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Fly Fusion
- Subscription 1 year$28.951 Year
- Summer 2026$8.95
- Digital: The Director's Cut$8.95
- Fall 2025$8.95
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- Spring 2026$8.95
- Winter 2025$8.95
- Spring 2024$8.99
- Fall 2023$8.99
- Winter 2023$8.99
- Summer 2025$8.99
- Summer 2024$8.99
- Winter 2024$8.99
- Spring 2025$8.99
- Fall 2024$8.99
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