# Fishbrain vs ArcherySuccess

The clearest difference is price: Fishbrain at Free against ArcherySuccess's $14.99. Fishbrain also leads on ratings volume (76K vs 293) and chart position (#7 vs #63). ArcherySuccess's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Fishbrain is free to download; ArcherySuccess costs $14.99 up front. Fishbrain sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ArcherySuccess asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fishbrain against 4.7 for ArcherySuccess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishbrain has 76K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Fishbrain's written reviews are positive against 86% of ArcherySuccess's.

Fishbrain ships an update fortnightly, ArcherySuccess every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fishbrain | ArcherySuccess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbrain-fishing-app/id477967747/reviews) | **[4.7 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archerysuccess-score-and-plot/id1289128334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 293 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #63 |
| Size | 259 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FishBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/477968470) | [AllTen Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488904148) |

## What reviewers say

### Fishbrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbrain-fishing-app/id477967747)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Sports, #59 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Discover new fishing locations, access detailed local information, and connect with a large community of anglers. Improve your fishing skills with advanced maps, weather forecasts, and catch tracking tools.

**Highlights:** Fishing maps with advanced layers, Detailed fishing water information, Catch reports and bait recommendations, AI-powered BiteTime forecasts, Fishing logbook and insights, Fish identification tool, Community features

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Power Fishing Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Fishbrain Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Fishbrain Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarter Power Fishing Package | $41.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Power Fishing Package | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Power Fishing Package | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great community and social features
- 👍 Helpful for finding fishing spots and sharing catches
- 🌟 Useful for learning new fishing techniques and gear
- 💡 Interesting concept for a fishing-focused social app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription costs are too high for casual users
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and mapping
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing fishing locations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to log in
- Notifications not working as expected
- Incorrect species identification in some catch reports

**Requested features**

- Add ability to search for and follow specific users
- Improve map functionality and accuracy of location data
- Allow users to add their own custom gear and bait options
- Provide more detailed fishing forecasts and bite time predictions


### ArcherySuccess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archerysuccess-score-and-plot/id1289128334)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Track your archery scores, plot arrow positions, and maintain a detailed journal of your training. This app helps you monitor progress, analyze performance, and manage gear setups. It's designed for archers of all levels to improve their skills and save time with coaches.

**Highlights:** Archery scorekeeper, Arrow scoring and plotting, Archer skill rating and handicap calculation, Arrow tagging and group analysis, Customizable round types, Training progress tracking, Weekly progress reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking scores
- 👍 Improves archery journey
- 👍 Recommended by coaches
- 👍 Knowledgeable developers
- 👍 Detailed explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 UI takes time to get used to
- 🤔 Plotting feature glitches
- 🤔 Syncing data is an issue
- 🤔 UI feels amateurish
- 🤔 Some items not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Plotting feature frequently doesn't allow plotting
- Poor connection when trying to upload/sync data with AIS AMS
- Constantly getting errors, timeout, and bad gateway issues when syncing
- Bug for sharing data over devices
- Bug for analyzing group size with dimensions

**Requested features**

- Add auto-adjusting table
- Add multi-language support
- Add option to add more archers in individual tables
- Add Apple Watch integration
- Add extender length for stabilization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fishbrain free?

Fishbrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArcherySuccess free?

ArcherySuccess costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fishbrain or ArcherySuccess?

ArcherySuccess is rated higher. Fishbrain averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while ArcherySuccess averages 4.7 from 293 ratings.

### Do Fishbrain or ArcherySuccess have ads?

Fishbrain shows ads; ArcherySuccess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fishbrain or ArcherySuccess?

Fishbrain ships an update fortnightly, and ArcherySuccess every 5 days. Most recently, Fishbrain was updated on November 1, 2026 and ArcherySuccess on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fishbrain or ArcherySuccess?

Fishbrain currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and ArcherySuccess at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*