Fishing Mobile vs ActiveCaptain®

Fishing weather, tide charts, the best fishing times each day, weather radar and NOAA chart data in one app, plus a detailed catch log with over 1,100 freshwater and saltwater species. Plan your day, read the conditions, and keep a record of every catch. Fishing Mobile is run by the Fishing Mobile Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. FISHING WEATHER & RADAR Live weather radar plus hour-by-hour forecasts for wind and gusts, waves and swell, temperature, pressure and rain for every saved spot. Map layers show water temperature and what's moving in. TIDES & FISHING TIMES Tide times and tide charts from NOAA stations, the best fishing times each day (based on light, tide, wind and moon), traditional solunar major and minor periods, and moon phases. Sun and moon times are calculated on your phone and work offline. CHARTS & SPOTS NOAA chart data with depth contours, channels and soundings. Add HD depth charts from Garmin® for lakes, rivers and coastal waters, improved daily with crowdsourced depth data (optional add-on). Save waypoints and fishing spots, measure distance and bearing, and download chart areas for offline use. ROUTE PLANNING ON THE WATER Tap "Where to?", pick a saved spot, a search result or any point on the map, and get a suggested boat route on NOAA chart data: Shortest, or Safest, which uses your boat's draft and height to favor deeper water and weigh charted wrecks, obstructions, hazards and bridge clearance, and warns you when a route passes shallower water; with weather checkpoints along the way, course to steer, arrival time and an off-route alert.* CATCH LOG Log each catch with species, size, photos, video and audio notes, the lure or bait and rig you used, and the date, time, GPS location and conditions filled in for you. Choose from over 1,100 species organized by region, build custom lures and rigs, and view your logs on fishingmobile.org. TRIP SHARING Share your trip plan and return time with people you choose, with check-in reminders. Trip sharing is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 911 or use VHF Channel 16. TOOLS - Fishing knot guides and rig diagrams - Fishing license and regulation (rules) links for every US state - GPS info: coordinates, speed and heading - Flashlight, screen light and Morse code signal PARTNER DISCOUNTS Discount codes from participating fishing brands. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - Fishing weather and radar - Tide times and tide charts - Best fishing times, solunar times and moon phases - NOAA chart data and offline downloads - "Where to?" boat route suggestions, Shortest or Safest* - Waypoints, fishing spots and trip tracks - Catch log with over 1,100 species - Knots, rigs and fishing tools - Trip sharing with check-in reminders - iPhone and iPad layouts *Routes are computer suggestions from chart data. "Safest" takes charted hazards into account using your boat settings; no route is guaranteed safe. Fishing Mobile is not for navigation. Always check official charts and conditions, and keep a lookout. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Fishing Mobile Premium unlocks pro weather layers, NOAA chart data, route suggestions, hourly forecasts, fishing times beyond tomorrow with reminders, and unlimited catch logs, waypoints and routes (accounts without Premium can save a limited number). HD depth charts from Garmin® (U.S. & Canada lakes, rivers and coastal waters) are an optional add-on, alone or with Premium. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. A free trial, if offered, converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://fishingmobile.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://fishingmobile.org/privacy

The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps. - PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints. - USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app. - ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device. - CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5). - EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly. - ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates. - GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data. - SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry. FOOTNOTES 1)OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan 2)Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3)NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app 4)Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters 5)Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/ End User License Agreement: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/marine-mobile-eula/