Comparison

Your Saltwater Guide vs Kelpulator

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

Head to head
About

Your Saltwater Guide

This app provides comprehensive tutorials, game plans, and fishing spot guides for saltwater anglers in Southern California. Learn advanced techniques, discover prime fishing locations with GPS coordinates, and connect with a community of fellow fishermen.

Highlights
  • Weekly fishing game plans
  • Exclusive SoCal fishing locations
  • GPS coordinates for fishing spots
  • Detailed fishing technique tutorials
  • Community forum for anglers
  • Seasonal fishing game plans
Features
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Your Saltwater Guide: The Ultimate App for Southern California Fishing. As seen on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & YouTube with over 100M+ views! Whether you're new to saltwater fishing, an experienced angler, or aiming for advanced techniques, "Your Saltwater Guide" is your comprehensive library of tutorials. Feel more confident and capable on the water as you discover the best fishing locations in Southern California. Master detailed fishing techniques with our in-depth tutorials, covering everything from the most productive fishing areas in Southern California, Catalina Island, and San Clemente. Master Your Fishing with Captain Dave Hansen: WEEKLY FISHING GAME PLANS Join Captain Dave Hansen every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific Time for winning game plans: Offshore Fishing Game Plans Coastal Fishing Game Plans Channel Island Fishing Game Plans Catalina Island Fishing Game Plans San Clemente Island Fishing Game Plans Coronado Island Fishing Game Plans Lobster Fishing Game Plans (Seasonal) Bluefin Tuna Fishing Game Plans (Seasonal) Get ahead for the weekend and maximize your catch! EXCLUSIVE SOCAL FISHING LOCATIONS BUNDLE Captain Dave provides the ultimate guide to fishing in Southern California. This never-before-seen resource offers: GPS Coordinates shown on the boat screen for prime locations like Catalina Island and San Clemente Island. Detailed guidance on how to fish each spot: recommended bait, anchoring techniques, and identifying conditions (Uphill/Downhill current). Key Locations for Lobster at Catalina Island with GPS Numbers. The Ultimate Fishing Map for Orange County with GPS Numbers. Plus much more, including Coronado Island, Channel Islands & Huntington to Newport Beach areas. Learn & Improve with Our Vibrant Fishing Community: Join over 3500 members in Captain Dave's SoCal fishing community: Ask Captain Dave and fellow members questions on our community/fishing reports page. Share your fishing videos and photos from recent trips. View testimonials and discover success stories and favorite fishing spots shared by other members. Combine our key fishing areas and Weekly Fishing Game Plans for guaranteed success on the water in Southern California with "Your Saltwater Guide." Ready to become a more successful angler? Join Captain Dave Hansen for the ultimate guide to fishing in Southern California. Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. "Your Saltwater Guide" offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information, see our: Privacy Policy: https://www.yoursaltwaterguide.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.yoursaltwaterguide.com/pages/terms-of-service

About

Kelpulator

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Kelpulator helps offshore anglers track kelp and fish, predict drift, and share intel with their crew. Currently covering Point Conception to Ensenada, with more regions coming soon. Mark kelp by dropping a pin or drifting alongside it, then let wind and current forecasts predict where it moves so you can navigate back and find the same paddy hours or days later. Key features: - Kelp drift prediction with land-masking and adjustable windage per paddy - Fish & kelp tracking with distance and bearing from your current position - Ocean data overlays: SST, chlorophyll, wind forecasts (48h + 7-day), surface currents, swell, and bathymetry - Spot forecasts: tap any location to see 1-3 hour interval wind and swell conditions out to 7 days - Tides & moon phases: on-device tidal predictions and scrollable moon phase calendar - Crews: share marks and reports with private or public groups - Reports: rich text, up to 10 photos, 90-second voice memos, and emoji reactions - Direct messaging with crew members - Offline maps: downloadable region packs for Southern California and Baja - Measurement tool: tap the map to measure distance and bearing between points - Time slider: scrub forward through wind and current forecasts - Guided tutorial with demo items for new users - Filtering & sorting by status, type, distance, or date - Metric / Imperial units - Light & dark themes Kelpulator Pro is an auto-renewing annual subscription ($29.99/year) that unlocks wind, current, swell, and bathymetry layers, higher mark limits, and direct messaging. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kelpulator.com/privacy

Screenshots

Your Saltwater Guide3 screens
Kelpulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Your Saltwater Guide and Kelpulator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Your Saltwater Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Kelpulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Your Saltwater Guide versus Kelpulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYour Saltwater GuideKelpulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDavid HansenAlan DaCosta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Your Saltwater Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Kelpulator

Subscriptions1
  • Kelpulator Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Your Saltwater Guide free?
Your Saltwater Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kelpulator free?
Kelpulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Your Saltwater Guide or Kelpulator have ads?
Neither Your Saltwater Guide nor Kelpulator shows ads.

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