Comparison

Fishbox vs CatchPoint

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 is your ultimate fishing companion, offering interactive maps, real-time forecasts, and AI-powered insights to help you catch more fish. Discover optimal spots, learn expert techniques, and get personalized recommendations for baits and lures.

Highlights
  • Interactive fishing maps
  • Real-time weather and bite forecasts
  • AI-powered bait and lure recommendations
  • Live pro chat and expert guides
  • AI catch assistant
  • Fish identification
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

CatchPoint

Features
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Every fish you catch is data. CatchPoint turns it into your edge on the water. LOG A CATCH IN SECONDS Species, weight, length, bait, water conditions and photos — captured before the fish goes back in the water. Log with a typed location for free, or pin the exact GPS spot with Pro. KNOW WHEN TO GO CatchPoint reads solunar major and minor windows, moon phase, barometric pressure and live weather for your water, then tells you how today's bite is shaping up and when the next window opens. YOUR SPOTS, ON A MAP Every GPS-tagged catch drops a pin. Filter by species to see where the walleye actually came from, not where you think they did. Pro unlocks community hot spots shared by anglers near you. NOT SURE WHAT YOU CAUGHT Describe the fish — colour, body shape, water type, size, region — and CatchPoint matches it against 75+ species with a confidence score. THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER Personal bests by species, catch rate by month, your most productive water, and season-over-season trends. Levels and achievements track how far you've come. SHARE THE NET Post catches to the community feed, follow other anglers and swap comments. Every post can be reported or blocked, and we review reports within 24 hours. ICE SEASON Pro includes an ice-thickness estimate based on recent temperature history, safety ratings, winter species guides and hard-water tactics. Always test ice in person before going out. WORKS WHERE FISH LIVE No signal at the lake? Log everything offline and it syncs when you are back in range. FREE • Up to 5 catches with typed locations • Fish identification • Community feed CASTPOINT PRO • Unlimited catches • Up to 10 photos per fish • GPS spots and the community hot spot map • Weather, solunar and bite forecast • Full stats, records and achievements • Ice fishing mode • CSV export of your whole logbook CatchPoint Pro is $4.99 CAD/month or $24.99 CAD/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://castpoint-privacy.carrd.co Terms of Use: https://castpoint-terms.carrd.co

Screenshots

Fishbox4 screens
CatchPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CatchPoint at none against Fishbox's shown. CatchPoint also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). Fishbox's advantage is chart position (#72 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 CatchPoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, CatchPoint daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Fishbox versus CatchPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishboxCatchPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#72 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEMS Group, Inc.Barclay J Mcgregor

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

CatchPoint

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

CatchPoint

Subscriptions2
  • CastPoint Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CastPoint Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Fishbox free?
Fishbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatchPoint free?
CatchPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fishbox or CatchPoint have ads?
Fishbox shows ads; CatchPoint does not.
Which is updated more often, Fishbox or CatchPoint?
Fishbox ships an update every 10 days, and CatchPoint daily. Most recently, Fishbox was updated on November 8, 2026 and CatchPoint on October 31, 2026.

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