# Salt Strong vs Angler U

The clearest difference is monetization model: Salt Strong at free with in-app purchases against Angler U's subscription. Salt Strong also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (965 vs 12). Angler U's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Salt Strong sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Angler U sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Salt Strong against 4.7 for Angler U. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salt Strong has 965 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Salt Strong's written reviews are positive against 88% of Angler U's.

Salt Strong ships an update every 6 days, Angler U monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Salt Strong | Angler U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (965 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-strong-smart-spots/id6459022829/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-u/id6737628292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **965** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salt Strong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230070212) | [Angler U, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777272624) |

## What reviewers say

### Salt Strong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-strong-smart-spots/id6459022829)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps inshore saltwater anglers find prime fishing locations using expert-curated data and real-time conditions. It provides detailed forecasts, strike scores, and access to a community for enhanced fishing success.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Smart Spots, 14 Day Tide Forecasts, Daily Strike Score, Hourly Feeding Projections, Oyster beds and Seagrass layers, Access to Insider Club, Free tackle and discounts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SFS App Only Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SFS App Only Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $97.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Informative and intuitive
- 🔍 Helpful for finding new fishing spots
- ⭐ Game-changing for fishing success
- 📊 Comprehensive data and features
- 🗺️ Accurate maps and satellite imagery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Laggy and freezes up at times
- 🔍 Inaccurate or limited coverage in some areas
- 🧭 Needs better offline/GPS functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- More detailed bathymetry data
- Improved weather forecasting and integration


### Angler U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-u/id6737628292)

Learn saltwater fishing from expert anglers through interactive webinars, videos, and community discussions. Access exclusive discounts at major retailers and participate in product giveaways.

**Highlights:** Expert-led saltwater fishing instruction, Live interactive webinars, Extensive video library, Member community forums, Exclusive retailer discounts, Random product giveaways

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $25.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Salt Strong free?

Salt Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Angler U free?

Angler U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Salt Strong or Angler U?

Salt Strong is rated higher. Salt Strong averages 4.7 out of 5 from 965 ratings, while Angler U averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Salt Strong or Angler U have ads?

Neither Salt Strong nor Angler U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Salt Strong or Angler U?

Salt Strong ships an update every 6 days, and Angler U monthly. Most recently, Salt Strong was updated on November 12, 2026 and Angler U on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*