Comparison

Fishing Forecast vs SpotFish

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

Head to head
About

Fishing Forecast

This app helps anglers track their catches, save favorite fishing spots on interactive maps, and discover new hotspots. It's designed for all fishing types and skill levels, offering tools to log your fishing adventures and explore potential fishing times.

Highlights
  • Fish tracking with details and photos
  • Save and mark favorite fishing spots
  • Interactive smart fishing maps
  • Discover new fishing hotspots
  • Log fishing almanac
  • Suitable for all fishing types
Features
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Fishly is your ultimate angler companion! Join millions of anglers worldwide and revolutionize your experience. With Fishly, you can easily track your catches, save the best spots, and explore smart fishing maps. Whether you're into saltwater, bass, fly, deep sea, ice, or freshwater fishing, any season we have you covered. Key Features: - Fish Tracker: Keep a detailed record of all your catches, including species, catch methods, size, location, and photos. Capture the thrill of the moment and relive your fishing almanac. - Spot Tracker: Save and mark your favorite points on interactive maps. Discover new hotspots and easily navigate back to your best locations. - Smart Fishing Maps: Discover spots near you with detailed lake maps. Fishly is the go-to easy to use app developed for anglers of all levels by group of fishing enthusiasts. So, whether you're a casual fisherman or a pro angler, it provides tools and features you really need: just save your places and fish log. Download Fishly now and start exploring spots, tracking your catches, and unlocking a world of fishing times possibilities. Cast your line and reel in the excitement! EULA: https://www.fishly.club/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fishly.club/privacy-policy/

About

SpotFish

This app revolutionizes fishing by providing a digital platform to discover spots, access regulations, and manage permits. It allows for offline access to digital permits, recording catches, and sharing experiences with friends.

Highlights
  • Interactive map with fishing spots
  • Digital permit purchase and storage
  • Offline access to permits
  • Catch recording and history
  • Add fishing companions
  • Geolocation for new spots
Features
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SpotFish: The digital revolution in fishing starts now Discover an innovative way to organize your fishing days, access essential information, and manage your permits directly from your phone. ● Comprehensive information at your fingertips Find out about opening dates, regulations, and species available by simply exploring the app's interactive map. ● Purchase permits Buy the permit you need directly from the app, conveniently paying with a credit card or other electronic payment methods. ● Always available digital permits Once purchased, the permit will be available in the "My Permits" section and can be shown to the fishing warden via a handy QR code. ● Works offline SpotFish also works offline, allowing you to access your permits and record catches even without a connection. ● Add fishing companions Enter your friends' phone numbers when purchasing the permit, and it will be available directly on their SpotFish app (each angler must be registered and have the app installed). ● Record your catches Record your catches and review your fishing history to track your progress and share your experiences with friends. ● Change fishing spot Register a new entry within a permit and continue your adventure without interruption. ● Interactive map and Geolocation Explore new fishing spots around you with the interactive map and real-time geolocation. ● Permit storage Forget cumbersome catch record booklets and store all your permits in SpotFish's digital wallet. ● Multilingual experience The app automatically adapts to your phone's language, making your fishing adventure even easier and more enjoyable. SpotFish is the ultimate app for fishing enthusiasts, designed by anglers for anglers, aimed at simplifying and enhancing your fishing experience. With SpotFish, you have all the information, permits, and tools you need directly on your phone. Download SpotFish today and start your next fishing adventure with all the convenience and simplicity you've always wanted. Need help? Write to us at info@spotfish.app or visit https://spotfish.app/legal/contact-us. We will be happy to respond as soon as possible! Refund info and terms of service: https://spotfish.app/legal/tos Privacy policy: https://spotfish.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Fishing Forecast4 screens
SpotFish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpotFish at none against Fishing Forecast's 5. SpotFish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Fishing Forecast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SpotFish asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishing Forecast ships an update every 2 months, SpotFish every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fishing Forecast versus SpotFish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing ForecastSpotFish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav TovmashenkoEdoardo Alberti

Customer experience

Fishing Forecast

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SpotFish

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fishing Forecast

Subscriptions5
  • 1-Week Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1-Week Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Month3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • 1-Year Subscription1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

SpotFish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fishing Forecast free?
Fishing Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpotFish free?
SpotFish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fishing Forecast or SpotFish have ads?
Fishing Forecast shows ads; SpotFish does not.
Which is updated more often, Fishing Forecast or SpotFish?
Fishing Forecast ships an update every 2 months, and SpotFish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fishing Forecast was updated on November 3, 2026 and SpotFish on November 4, 2026.

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