Comparison

Fishbox vs SessionMaster

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

Head to head
About

Fishbox

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
Currently charting
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Fishbox – the ultimate fishing companion, combining interactive fish maps, forecasts, expert guides, pro expertise, and cutting-edge AI to help you land more—and bigger—fish. Whether you’re targeting bass in freshwater lakes or trolling for salmon offshore, our app gives you everything you need to plan your perfect fishing trip. Interactive Maps & Spot Finder: • Browse detailed bathymetric and satellite maps covering 50,000+ U.S. lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and coastal areas. • Filter by species, depth, structure, and access type to unearth secret honey holes near you. • Save unlimited “Favorites” and download offline map tiles for fishing in remote locations without cell service. Real-Time Weather, Tide & Bite Forecasts • Precise hyperlocal forecasts for wind, barometric pressure, temperature, precipitation, solunar times, and tide charts. • Bite-time predictions calibrated for each species, based on AI analysis of historical catch data and current conditions. • Push notifications when conditions turn hot—never miss a feeding frenzy again. Bait & Lure Finder • Discover proven baits—soft plastics, jigs, crankbaits, live bait—optimized by AI for each species and season. • Learn how to rig Texas, Carolina, drop-shot, and other setups for maximum hook-ups. • View curated “Top 10” lists from pros to stay on the cutting edge of new patterns. Live Pro Chat & Expert Guides • Connect 24/7 with real-world fishing professionals for on-demand advice. • Access step-by-step video and photo tutorials on casting, rigging, knot-tying, and advanced tactics. • Master key knots—Palomar, Improved Clinch, Uni, Trilene—through interactive guides. AI-Powered Catch Assistant • Ask our AI any question: “What bait works best for largemouth bass in spring?” or “How deep should I fish for walleye at dawn?” • Get instant, data-driven recommendations on lures, rigs, and techniques tailored to your location and target species. • Personalized seasonal calendars highlight peak activity windows for freshwater and saltwater gamefish. Fish Identification & Personal Gallery • Snap or upload a photo and let our AI identify your catch down to subspecies in seconds. Packed with powerful tools, Fishbox helps both novice and veteran anglers fish smarter, not harder. From precise forecasts and interactive maps to AI insights and live pro support, you’ll spend less time guessing and more time catching. Become a fishing pro with our app: conquer saltwater and freshwater, from shore casting to boat trolling. Plan like a pro with interactive maps, smart forecasts & seasonal calendars, daily AI & pro assistance, expert bait & rig tips, and instant fish ID. Subscription Service Conditions: Upgrade to Premium version is available on a yearly or monthly subscription basis (price may vary depending on locations). Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of the purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for subscription renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after the purchase. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that publication. If you like Fishbox, please write us a good 5 star review on App Store. Your support would greatly help us make the application even better! Terms and Conditions - https://fishbox.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://fishbox.com/privacy

About

SessionMaster

Features
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SessionMaster is the intelligent session tracker built for serious anglers. Log every fishing session in real time or schedule trips ahead — then track species caught, bait, hookbaits, ground bait, method, water clarity, and sky conditions all in one place. Weather data including temperature, pressure, humidity, wind direction, and moon phase is captured automatically throughout your session, so you never miss a detail. When you're done, SessionMaster generates a rich post-session report with a full visual timeline, KPI summary, and map pin of where you fished. Add voice notes and photos in the moment, export your session summary, and access your complete fishing history from the web dashboard. Free to start, with Pro unlocking unlimited sessions, unlimited duration, export tools. Fish smarter, every time. Terms of Use: https://sessionmaster.bititude.com/terms

Screenshots

Fishbox4 screens
SessionMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SessionMaster at none against Fishbox's shown. SessionMaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Fishbox's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fishbox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SessionMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, SessionMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Fishbox versus SessionMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishboxSessionMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEMS Group, Inc.Bititude Technologies

Bugs and requests

Fishbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when accessing map
  • Inaccurate weather and fishing forecasts
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation

Requested features

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

SessionMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Fishbox

Subscriptions7
  • Fishbox Premium$7.991 Month
  • Fishbox Premium$9.997 Days
  • Fishbox Premium$11.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Fishbox Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Fishbox Premium3 variants$27.991 Year
  • Fishbox Premium7 Days trial2 variants$27.991 Year
  • Fishbox Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
3 purchases

SessionMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • SessionMaster Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Fishbox free?
Fishbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SessionMaster free?
SessionMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fishbox or SessionMaster have ads?
Fishbox shows ads; SessionMaster does not.
Which is updated more often, Fishbox or SessionMaster?
Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, and SessionMaster every 4 days. Most recently, Fishbox was updated on November 12, 2026 and SessionMaster on October 31, 2026.

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