Comparison

Catch Register vs Pesca

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

Head to head
About

Catch Register

Log your fishing trips digitally, automatically recording environmental data like GPS, wind, and moon phase. Organize your baits, track session statistics with visual charts, and manage your personal bests. Import data from Excel and sign in with Google or Apple.

Highlights
  • Digital fishing logbook
  • Automatic data recording (GPS, wind, moon phase)
  • Bait organization and tracking
  • Session statistics and charts
  • Personal bests and lifelong records
  • Excel data import
  • Google/Apple sign-in
Features
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CATCH REGISTER is more than just a simple fishing logbook. It is your digital assistant on the waterfront, taking the burden of administration off your shoulders so you can focus entirely on fishing. NEW: A COMPLETELY REDESIGNED INTERFACE Every screen has been redesigned into one consistent style – with polished light and dark themes, a bottom navigation bar, and built-in tutorials: an info button in the header explains what each screen is for. WHY CHOOSE CATCH REGISTER? • INTELLIGENT SESSIONS: Organize your fishing adventures with modern session sheets, including the specific gear and baits used during each trip. • DASHBOARD: Track your statistics with visual charts. Instantly see your most successful baits, top locations, and bite trends. • BAIT BAG: Organize your gear by manufacturer, flavor, and size. Record complex bait presentations and discover the most effective combinations for your target fish. • AUTOMATIC DATA: Record GPS coordinates, wind direction, air pressure, and moon phases with a single tap at the exact moment of your catch. • FEATURED CATCHES: Submit your best catches for the community showcase and follow the status of every submission. • DATA IMPORT (XLSX): Import your catches from an Excel file! Template download, real-time status tracking, and detailed error handling. • GOOGLE & APPLE SIGN-IN: Log in with Google or Apple ID alongside the classic email/password option. WITH A PRO SUBSCRIPTION • CLOUD PHOTO STORAGE: Your catch photos are stored in the cloud, so they survive a change of device – and existing photos can be uploaded in bulk. • WEATHER BACKFILL: Catches logged without weather can be filled in retroactively; processing runs in the background and notifies you when it is done. DETAILED FUNCTIONS AND USAGE: In Catch Register, you can record single or multi-day fishing sessions. The session summary page gives you an instant overview of the most important data: total number of fish caught, total weight, average weight, and the session's biggest fish. You can record an unlimited number of catches for every session. With the Bait Bag, you can attach multiple different baits to a single catch, allowing you to accurately log complex setups (e.g., snowman rigs). In addition to attaching photos, you can mark your most memorable catches as favorites and browse your lifelong records by weight on the PERSONAL BESTS screen. INTEGRATION AND PRECISION: Tap the location icon to save precise GPS coordinates. These coordinates are inherited by all catches created within that session, but if you are on the move (e.g., stalking or lure fishing), you can update the position for each individual catch. If the location was missed, you can add it later by tapping the map – for sessions and for catches alike. Thanks to Google Maps integration, you can display your stored locations at any time. With the updated fishing calendar featuring moon phase indicators and Record Cards visible directly in the monthly view, tracking your success has never been easier. Use the Master Data section to manage your baits and fishing spots with a modern, card-style interface! LEGAL: By downloading or using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://catchregister.app/en/privacy-policy

About

Pesca

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Pesca is the app that keeps your story as an angler. From your first carp on a quiet lake to the fish of a lifetime — all in one beautiful, fast and 100% private journal. LOG CATCHES IN SECONDS Species, weight, length, bait, technique, GPS location, up to 6 photos — all with smart auto-fill from your recent catches. Rod, pole, feeder, spinning or fly. Mark personal records and tag catch-and-release. INTERACTIVE MAP Pin every catch on the map. Mark favourite spots with emoji + notes (e.g. "Snagov Lake - south dam, carp on boilies"). Filter by species, period or pin type. BUILT-IN WEATHER & CALENDAR - 5-day forecast with pressure trend (essential for anglers!) - Lunar calendar with phases and "good fishing days" - Real solunar tables, astronomically computed for your location - Romanian fishing prohibition calendar (Order 23/297/2025) PERSONAL STATS & INSIGHTS - Year in Review — your fishing year, Spotify-Wrapped style - Top species, top spots, personal records - 17 achievements to unlock - Insights: which pressure, wind and moon phase brought you the most catches 100% PRIVATE Your data stays yours. No trackers, no ads, no automatic sharing. Private catches, GPS only on demand. Works offline, syncs when you're back online. SMART REMINDERS Local notifications when the weather looks good for fishing. Weekly streak to keep you motivated. Configurable daily reminder. EXPORT Full PDF journal ready to print, JSON backup, social share with photo + caption. Built for recreational anglers. Available in Romanian and English. Free, no ads, no IAP

Screenshots

Catch Register4 screens
Pesca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pesca at none against Catch Register's 2. Pesca also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Catch Register sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pesca asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch Register ships an update every 2 months, Pesca weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Catch Register versus Pesca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatch RegisterPesca
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Consulting Beteti TarsasagSTEFANITA BOGDAN CIUCA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Catch Register

Subscriptions2
  • Full access - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full access - Yearly$4.491 Year
None

Pesca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catch Register free?
Catch Register is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pesca free?
Pesca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catch Register or Pesca have ads?
Catch Register shows ads; Pesca does not.
Which is updated more often, Catch Register or Pesca?
Catch Register ships an update every 2 months, and Pesca weekly. Most recently, Catch Register was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pesca on September 15, 2026.

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