Comparison

Access Point Maps vs Fly Fusion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Expert insights from fly fishing professionals
  • Stunning photography
  • Engaging stories
  • Community connection
  • Digital editions
  • Automatic new issue downloads
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Access Point Maps4 screens
Fly Fusion4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Access Point Maps versus Fly Fusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccess Point MapsFly Fusion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccess Point LLCFly Fusion Magazine

Customer experience

Access Point Maps

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fly Fusion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Access Point Maps

Subscriptions5
  • Access Point Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Access Point Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Access Point Subscription$24.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Access Point Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Access Point Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
14 purchases

Fly Fusion

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription 1 year$28.951 Year
One-time13
  • Summer 2026$8.95
  • Digital: The Director's Cut$8.95
  • Fall 2025$8.95
Show 10 more
  • 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

Questions

Is Access Point Maps free?
Access Point Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fly Fusion free?
Fly Fusion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Access Point Maps or Fly Fusion?
Fly Fusion is rated higher. Access Point Maps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Fly Fusion averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Access Point Maps or Fly Fusion have ads?
Neither Access Point Maps nor Fly Fusion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Access Point Maps or Fly Fusion?
Access Point Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Fly Fusion every 5 months. Most recently, Access Point Maps was updated on October 7, 2026 and Fly Fusion on October 28, 2026.

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