Comparison

Fishing Reads vs CastLab

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

Head to head
About

Fishing Reads

Access digital angling bookazines with free taster content. Purchase full issues within the app to explore a wide range of fishing titles from a leading European publisher. Register for an account to protect your purchases and access them across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Digital angling bookazines
  • Free taster content
  • In-app purchases for full issues
  • Pocketmags account integration
  • Cross-platform purchases
  • Access to European angling publisher content
Features
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Fishing Reads brings the best of angling Bookazines to the digital world. Download the free App today to access free taster copy (including at least one full article) from a range of fishing titles previously only available through single high-street retail chains. The full extent of each title – generally 100 or more pages – can then be purchased ‘in App’. All Fishing Reads publications are produced by DHP Ltd – the leading publisher of angling magazines in Europe. ------------------ Paid-for application downloads include one issue of the user’s choice. Further future issues and back issues can be purchased within the app. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

CastLab

Features
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Get personalized video analysis from expert casting instructors. Upload your cast, receive detailed feedback, and take your skills to the next level. That big trip you've been saving for? Your guide isn't going to teach you to double haul. Get your casting dialed before you go, so when the shot comes, you're ready. Are you new to fly fishing? No problem. CastLab's instructors have experience teaching at all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced anglers looking to expand their skills. Share your goals with an instructor over chat and make a plan even before you record your first video. HOW IT WORKS: * Record your casting using your phone's camera * Select skills you want feedback on (roll cast, double haul, spey, etc.) * Choose an instructor or submit to the general queue * Receive expert feedback within 24-72 hours FEATURES: * Video recording with easy-to-use interface * Browse instructors by credentials, specialty, and availability * Track your sessions and feedback history * Instructional content library featuring FFI techniques FOR INSTRUCTORS: Experience casting instructors can join CastLab to reach students worldwide. You can set your own rates and offers, manage your availability, and provide detailed, timestamped video analysis all from the app.

Screenshots

Fishing Reads4 screens
CastLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fishing Reads at none against CastLab's shown. Fishing Reads also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Fishing Reads sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CastLab sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Fishing Reads versus CastLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing ReadsCastLab
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedCastLab

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fishing Reads

One-time10
  • A Coarse Fishin... (id:738381)$4.99
  • Lets Go Sea Fis... (id:748604)$4.99
  • Total Predator ... (id:748606)$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Carp Fishing En... (id:738112)$4.99
  • 4 Seasons Of Carp (id:738111)$4.99
  • Match Fishing W... (id:738735)$4.99
  • Complete Guide ... (id:736570)$4.99
  • Four Seasons in... (id:750211)$4.99
  • Pole Fishing Wi... (id:750213)$4.99
  • Lure Fishing: T... (id:750215)$4.99
5 purchases

CastLab

One-time5
  • Premium Course$9.99
  • Premium Course$19.99
  • Premium Course$29.99
Show 2 more
  • Premium Course$49.99
  • Premium Course$79.99

Questions

Is Fishing Reads free?
Fishing Reads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CastLab free?
CastLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fishing Reads or CastLab have ads?
CastLab shows ads; Fishing Reads does not.

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