Comparison

swimbooker vs CARP LAKE MAPS

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

Head to head
About

swimbooker

Discover and book fishing spots across the UK and Europe. Manage your reservations, engage with a community of anglers, and access curated fishing content. Create your own fishing profile and ensure your spot is secured.

Highlights
  • Explore fishing locations
  • Book fishing spots in advance
  • Manage bookings in-app
  • Read fishing content
  • Manage fishing profile
  • Join angler community
Features
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swimbooker is the UK's leading fishing directory and booking platform. - Explore fishing locations all over the UK and Europe - Book in advance ensuring you have a spot when you arrive - Manage your bookings in-app - Read quality fishing content curated just for you - Manage your own fishing profile - Join our community and engage with thousands of like-minded anglers Look. Book. Fish-On! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CARP LAKE MAPS

This app is a private fishing atlas for carp anglers. Map lakes, annotate features like gravel bars and weed beds, and log detailed catch information. Track your personal bests and access your favorite fishing spots quickly.

Highlights
  • Interactive lake mapping with custom markers
  • Detailed swim-by-swim annotation
  • Digital catch logbook with extensive details
  • Favorite venues for quick access
  • Private data storage for all maps and sessions
Features
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CarpLakeMaps — The Carp Angler's Secret Weapon Stop relying on memory and start fishing with purpose. CarpLakeMaps is a powerful, private fishing atlas built specifically for carp anglers. Map every lake you fish, annotate every feature you find, and track every catch you land — all in one beautifully designed app. Interactive Lake Mapping Upload aerial or satellite photos of any lake and annotate them directly. Mark gravel bars, silt patches, snags, weed beds, drop-offs, and more with precision markers. Use the distance arrow tool to log exact casting distances to your favourite spots. Swim-by-Swim Detail Go beyond the lake level. Add individual swims with your own photos and annotate each one with features and depth readings. Never forget what's out there again. Digital Catch Logbook Log every catch with full details — weight, carp species, bait, rig, hook size, line, weather conditions, wind direction, and notes. Track your personal best and review your season's results at a glance. Favourites & Quick Access Star your most-fished venues for instant access. Search across all your lakes in seconds. Your Data, Yours Alone All your maps and sessions are private to your account. Fish confidently knowing your marks stay secret. Whether you're a weekend pleasure angler or a dedicated specimen hunter, CarpLakeMaps gives you the edge on the bank.

Screenshots

swimbooker4 screens
CARP LAKE MAPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: swimbooker at Free against CARP LAKE MAPS's $2.99. swimbooker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). CARP LAKE MAPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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

swimbooker is free to download; CARP LAKE MAPS costs $2.99 up front. swimbooker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CARP LAKE MAPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

swimbooker ships an update every 2 months, CARP LAKE MAPS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
swimbooker versus CARP LAKE MAPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterswimbookerCARP LAKE MAPS
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperswimbookerJEFF HALL

Customer experience

swimbooker

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

CARP LAKE MAPS

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

swimbooker

Subscriptions4
  • Swimbooker Plus 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Swimbooker Plus Pro 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • Swimbooker Plus 1 Year$49.991 Year
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  • Swimbooker Plus Pro 1 Year$59.991 Year
None

CARP LAKE MAPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is swimbooker free?
swimbooker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CARP LAKE MAPS free?
CARP LAKE MAPS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do swimbooker or CARP LAKE MAPS have ads?
Neither swimbooker nor CARP LAKE MAPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, swimbooker or CARP LAKE MAPS?
swimbooker ships an update every 2 months, and CARP LAKE MAPS every 5 days. Most recently, swimbooker was updated on November 7, 2026 and CARP LAKE MAPS on November 6, 2026.

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