Comparison

CatchMachine vs FishMan

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

Head to head
About

CatchMachine

This app allows users to log their fishing catches and contribute to recreational fishing studies in marine protected areas. It's a tool for anglers to share their data and support conservation efforts.

Highlights
  • Log fishing catches
  • Participate in recreational fishing studies
  • Contribute to marine protected area research
  • Share fishing data
Features
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Avec CatchMachine, postez vos prises de pêche et participez aux études sur la pêche récréative dans les aires marines protégées

About

FishMan

Discover new fishing locations and receive AI-powered forecasts. Engage in live fishing battles with friends and connect with a global community of anglers. Track your catches and identify over 300 species with AI assistance.

Highlights
  • Interactive fishing map
  • AI fishing coach
  • Live multiplayer battles
  • Real-time Fish Score
  • 24-hour hourly forecast
  • AI fish identification
Features
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Find new fishing spots with FishMan, get AI-powered fishing forecasts, challenge friends in live fishing battles, and connect with anglers worldwide. FishMan gives you the map, tools and live data you need to land more fish. FIND NEW FISHING SPOTS The easiest way to find new places to fish. Explore thousands of fishing waters worldwide and see exactly where the community is catching, all on one map. Tap any spot to see species reported, difficulty rating, photos and recent catches from local anglers. Bass, trout, pike, walleye, carp, sea bass or any other species — FishMan helps you set the hook. REAL-TIME FISHING FORECASTS Know what's happening on the water before you go: live weather, 24-hour hourly forecasts, wind, barometric pressure, water temperature and air quality. Every spot shows a Fish Score from 0 to 100, computed live from pressure, wind and conditions — so you know when the bite is on. ASK THE AI FISHING COACH Get personalized advice from FishMan's AI coach. Ask anything — "which lure for pike at 1018 hPa with a south-west wind?" — and get a real answer, grounded in your live weather, GPS, and the spots and catches around you. It can even analyze photos of the water. Expect specific lures, the right technique, and timing that matches the conditions. CHALLENGE FRIENDS IN LIVE FISHING BATTLES Turn any session into a tournament. Create a Battle, invite friends with a 6-character code, and see who lands the best fish before the clock runs out. Every fish you scan scores points live — bigger and rarer fish are worth more — and the leaderboard updates in real time for everyone. Choose your format, from a 30-minute sprint to a 3-hour legend run, then share the final podium to your story. Every score is verified, so the best angler wins. Free and unlimited with FishMan PRO. TRACK YOUR CATCHES Log catches with photo, size, weight, lure and technique — weather conditions are captured automatically. Build your fish tracker, spot the patterns that lead to success, and share your best moments as ready-to-post catch cards. IDENTIFY 300+ SPECIES WITH AI Not sure what you caught? Snap a photo and let FishMan's AI fish ID name the species in seconds. Over 300 freshwater and saltwater species supported. KEEP YOUR SPOTS SECRET You control how much you share. Keep your favorite spots private, share them with friends, or open them to the community — your call. CONNECT WITH ANGLERS Fishing is better with friends. Follow other anglers, discover anglers near you, react and comment on catches, and see what's biting around you. Join a passionate community from more than 37 countries. FEATURES - Interactive fishing map with thousands of spots worldwide - AI fishing coach with photo analysis and live conditions - Live multiplayer Battles — invite friends, score live, share the podium - Real-time Fish Score on every spot - 24-hour hourly forecast and daily outlook - Detailed weather: wind, pressure, water temp, air quality - AI fish ID — 300+ freshwater and saltwater species - Fish tracker with automatic weather capture - Gear and lure library - iNaturalist fish observations on the map - Follow, react, comment, share - Achievements, levels and XP - Public or private spots - Available in 37 languages GET MORE WITH FISHMAN PRO FishMan is free to download. Upgrade to PRO to unlock unlimited AI coach conversations, unlimited fish ID scans, unlimited Battles, premium spot access and full forecast detail. - Weekly $4.99 - Monthly $8.99 - Yearly $49.99 (3-day free trial) Whether you're a beginner learning how to fish or chasing your next PB, FishMan helps you along the way. Download FishMan today and start knowing the water like never before. Questions? contact@fishman-app.com Privacy: https://fishman-app.com/en/legal/privacy Terms: https://fishman-app.com/en/legal/terms

Screenshots

CatchMachine4 screens
FishMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FishMan at 35% against CatchMachine's 0%. FishMan also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). CatchMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). 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. FishMan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CatchMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CatchMachine ships an update every 3 weeks, FishMan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CatchMachine versus FishMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchMachineFishMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews35.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—84 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFishingTheSpot.comFishMan LLC

Customer experience

CatchMachine

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FishMan

All ratings84 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.5%

In-app purchases

None

CatchMachine

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

FishMan

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
  • FishMan PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO - special offer -30%$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly PRO1 Month trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO - 3 days trial free3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO - 1 week free trial7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • FishMan PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Battle$1.99
  • 5 Battles Pack$5.99
  • 10 Battles Pack$9.99

Questions

Is CatchMachine free?
CatchMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FishMan free?
FishMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CatchMachine or FishMan have ads?
FishMan shows ads; CatchMachine does not.
Which is updated more often, CatchMachine or FishMan?
CatchMachine ships an update every 3 weeks, and FishMan every 3 days. Most recently, CatchMachine was updated on November 3, 2026 and FishMan on November 4, 2026.

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