# Practical Fishkeeping vs Banknote Reporter

The clearest difference is rating: Banknote Reporter at 5.0 against Practical Fishkeeping's 4.8. Banknote Reporter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Practical Fishkeeping's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Practical Fishkeeping sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Banknote Reporter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Banknote Reporter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practical Fishkeeping has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, Banknote Reporter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practical Fishkeeping | Banknote Reporter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-reporter/id6449283941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Active Interest Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419605844) |

## What reviewers say

### Practical Fishkeeping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062)

Access expert advice on keeping tropical, marine, and freshwater fish. Discover the latest aquarium equipment reviews, fish species guides, and aquascaping tips. This app provides comprehensive resources for both aspiring and experienced fishkeepers.

**Highlights:** Expert fishkeeping advice, Aquarium equipment reviews, Fish species guides, Tropical marine tank advice, Freshwater and cold water tank advice, Aquascaping tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PFK 1M Auto-Renewable Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $7.99 | per 2 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Summer Sale Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| PFK - Annual Backissues | $38.99 | per year |
| PFK 12M Auto-Renewable Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| PFK: Practical Fishkeeping | $3.99 | one-time |
| March 2025 (pp:1110457) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1136699) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:704742) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:823926) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Banknote Reporter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-reporter/id6449283941)

Access a comprehensive monthly source of news and information on banknotes and fiscal paper. Explore market values, historical articles, and fascinating insights into the world of paper money collecting. Available via subscription or single issue purchase.

**Highlights:** Monthly news and information on banknotes, Market values and price guides, Historical articles on paper money, Reports on people, events, and history, Digital editions available, Subscription options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| April 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2026 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practical Fishkeeping free?

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

### Is Banknote Reporter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Practical Fishkeeping or Banknote Reporter?

Banknote Reporter is rated higher. Practical Fishkeeping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Banknote Reporter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Practical Fishkeeping or Banknote Reporter have ads?

Neither Practical Fishkeeping nor Banknote Reporter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Practical Fishkeeping or Banknote Reporter?

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, and Banknote Reporter every 4 months. Most recently, Practical Fishkeeping was updated on September 25, 2026 and Banknote Reporter on September 21, 2026.

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