Comparison

BUBBA Fishing vs Wave VMS

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

Head to head
About

BUBBA Fishing

This app enhances your fishing experience by connecting to a smart fish scale to log catches and trips. It allows you to join tournaments, share your adventures with a community of anglers, and visualize your fishing history on an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Log catches and trips via Bluetooth smart scale
  • Join and host fishing tournaments
  • Automatic tournament logging
  • Interactive fishing community
  • Interactive map for catches and waypoints
  • Add friends and follow their journeys
Features
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Experience fishing like never before with BUBBA - the ultimate freshwater and saltwater fishing app. Connect to our smart fish scale and effortlessly log every catch, every trip, and every waypoint. BUBBA has everything you need to take your fishing adventures to the next level: - Log every catch and trip with ease using our smart fish scale that transmits data over Bluetooth - Join and host fishing tournaments with other anglers, compete, and share your catches and stories - Auto log feature for tournaments, allowing you to start a tournament and never touch your phone for the rest of the day, and it will automatically log to the tournament - Connect with other fishing enthusiasts in our interactive community, share your experiences, tips, and tricks - View all of your catches and waypoints in one place with our interactive map, visualize your fishing journey from start to finish - Add friends and follow their fishing journeys in the BUBBA community - Stay up-to-date with posts about trips and catches, and engage with other anglers BUBBA's seamless data logging, GPS tracking, and interactive features provide the ultimate fishing experience. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, BUBBA is the perfect companion to elevate your fishing game. Download now and join the premier fishing community dedicated to making your time on the water more enjoyable and productive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wave VMS

This app helps school and club teams organize volunteers for events. Families can sign up for shifts, track participation, and receive team updates. Admins can manage rosters and events, while sponsors can maintain profiles.

Highlights
  • Sign up for volunteer shifts
  • Track participation points
  • Manage family profiles
  • Team event notifications
  • Roster and event management
  • Sponsor profile management
Features
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Wave is the volunteer management app for school/club team families. Built for booster clubs, Wave makes it easy to sign up for volunteer shifts, track participation points, and stay in the loop on team events. For volunteers & families: Browse upcoming meets and events, and sign up for open volunteer positions Manage profiles for your whole family Earn points and unlock profile frames for your participation Get notifications about new events, schedule changes, and team announcements For team admins: Manage your roster, volunteer positions, and special events Approve special position requests Configure your team's settings and branding For sponsors: Maintain your business profile and promotions Connect with local teams Special Events: Build one time special events allowing a Special Event Coordinator to manage volunteers across multiple teams for larger scoped events Wave keeps your team organized so coaches and parents can spend less time on logistics and more time on what matters.

Screenshots

BUBBA Fishing4 screens
Wave VMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave VMS at none against BUBBA Fishing's 3. Wave VMS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BUBBA Fishing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. BUBBA Fishing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wave VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave VMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BUBBA Fishing has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BUBBA Fishing ships an update every 2 weeks, Wave VMS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BUBBA Fishing versus Wave VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUBBA FishingWave VMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Outdoor Brands, Inc.Lucas Larson

Bugs and requests

BUBBA Fishing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when checking for updates
  • Catch counts not syncing between app tabs
  • Inability to resume trips after app crashes
  • Auto-logging feature not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to assign catches to multiple users
  • Export catch data and trip logs
  • Improved tournament mode with 5-fish competition
  • More customization options in the app

Wave VMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BUBBA Fishing

Subscriptions3
  • Bubba Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Bubba Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • BUBBA PRO1 Year trial$49.991 Year
None

Wave VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BUBBA Fishing free?
BUBBA Fishing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wave VMS free?
Wave VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BUBBA Fishing or Wave VMS?
Wave VMS is rated higher. BUBBA Fishing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Wave VMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BUBBA Fishing or Wave VMS have ads?
Wave VMS shows ads; BUBBA Fishing does not.
Which is updated more often, BUBBA Fishing or Wave VMS?
BUBBA Fishing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wave VMS every 10 days. Most recently, BUBBA Fishing was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wave VMS on October 31, 2026.

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