# Fishbox vs ArcherySuccess

The clearest difference is price: Fishbox at Free against ArcherySuccess's $14.99. Fishbox also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 294). ArcherySuccess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Fishbox is free to download; ArcherySuccess costs $14.99 up front. Fishbox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ArcherySuccess asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fishbox against 4.7 for ArcherySuccess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishbox has 39K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Fishbox's written reviews are positive against 86% of ArcherySuccess's.

Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, ArcherySuccess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fishbox | ArcherySuccess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbox-smart-fishing-app/id542238652/reviews) | **[4.7 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archerysuccess-score-and-plot/id1289128334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #82 | **#30** |
| Size | 247 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEMS Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620131160) | [AllTen Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488904148) |

## What reviewers say

### Fishbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbox-smart-fishing-app/id542238652)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app enhances your fishing experience with interactive maps, real-time weather forecasts, and AI-powered bite predictions. It offers expert guides, bait recommendations, and a catch identification feature to help you fish smarter and catch more.

**Highlights:** Interactive maps with 50,000+ U.S. locations, Real-time weather, tide, and bite forecasts, AI-powered bait and lure recommendations, Live pro chat and expert fishing guides, AI catch identification, Offline map downloads

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fishbox Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Fishbox Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fishbox Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Fishbox Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Fishbox Premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Fishbox Premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Fishbox Premium | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather and fishing forecasts
- 👍 Helpful knot-tying guides
- 💡 Ability to save fishing spots
- 🎣 Useful for finding new fishing locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription details
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost for limited features
- 🗺️ Limited coverage of fishing spots and waterways

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing map
- Inaccurate weather and fishing forecasts
- Subscription charges even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Tide and solunar information
- Fish species identification and recommendations
- Community features to share catches and spots
- Ability to customize saved locations


### ArcherySuccess

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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 Fishbox free?

Fishbox 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, Fishbox or ArcherySuccess?

ArcherySuccess is rated higher. Fishbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while ArcherySuccess averages 4.7 from 294 ratings.

### Do Fishbox or ArcherySuccess have ads?

Fishbox shows ads; ArcherySuccess does not.

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

Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, and ArcherySuccess every 5 days. Most recently, Fishbox was updated on November 12, 2026 and ArcherySuccess on November 11, 2026.

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

Fishbox currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and ArcherySuccess at #30. 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.*