# Fishbrain vs BightSize

The clearest difference is rating: Fishbrain at 4.7 against BightSize's 1.0. Fishbrain also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). BightSize's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fishbrain sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. BightSize asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fishbrain holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishbrain has 77K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fishbrain | BightSize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbrain-fishing-app/id477967747/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bightsize/id6771841267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FishBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/477968470) | [BILAL HAJJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771495836) |

## What reviewers say

### Fishbrain

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Sports, #71 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your fishing experience with detailed maps, local fishing spot information, and weather forecasts. Connect with a large community of anglers, track your catches, and discover new techniques. Keep your favorite spots private while sharing your successes.

**Highlights:** Fishing maps with advanced layers, Detailed local fishing information, Weather and BiteTime forecasts, Fishing logbook and personal insights, Social community for anglers, Local fishing regulations

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

**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


### BightSize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bightsize/id6771841267)

Learn and master over 90 knots with step-by-step instructions and practice tools. This offline knot library is organized by real-life use cases like boating, fishing, and camping, helping you retain what you learn through quizzes and practice tracking.

**Highlights:** Over 90 knots organized by use case, Step-by-step instructions, Per-category quizzes, Practice tracker with daily streaks, Offline functionality, Fast search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fishbrain free?

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

### Is BightSize free?

BightSize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Fishbrain is rated higher. Fishbrain averages 4.7 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while BightSize averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fishbrain or BightSize have ads?

Fishbrain shows ads; BightSize does not.

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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.*