Comparison

Salt Strong vs MatchDelay

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

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About

Salt Strong

This app helps inshore saltwater anglers find the best fishing spots using AI-powered predictions and detailed map layers. It offers tide and weather forecasts, and a unique strike score to predict optimal fishing times. Plan your next fishing trip with confidence and catch more fish.

Highlights
  • AI-powered fishing spot predictions
  • Detailed map layers (oyster beds, contours, topography)
  • Proprietary 'Smart Spots' layer
  • Smart Fishing Tides tool with strike score
  • 14-day tide and fishing forecasts
  • Route creation and fish finder export
Features
Currently charting
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Find the best inshore saltwater fishing spots in seconds! Smart Fishing Spots by Salt Strong is the only app built exclusively for inshore saltwater anglers who want to stop fishing blind and start finding the hottest spots for redfish, speckled trout, snook, and flounder. You'll have everything you need to know WHERE, WHEN, AND HOW to catch more fish on your next trip. HAND PICKED SPOTS BY LOCAL EXPERTS These are NOT generic, boring, static fishing spots. Our proprietary "Smart Spots" are hand picked by a team of full time fishing coaches and regional experts. Then, our custom software determines which spot is best based on real time conditions like; tides, temperature, wind, season, pressure, etc... MOST POWERFUL INSHORE SALTWATER FISHING APP You'll be able to explore new areas with confidence and start finding your own spots with the most powerful collection of map layers like: - Proprietary Smart Spots - 14 Day Tide Forecasts - Daily Strike Score - Hourly Feeding Projections - Oyster beds - Seagrass - 1ft contour lines PLUS FREE LURES, TACKLE DISCOUNTS, & LOCAL REPORTS Your subscription to Smart Fishing Spots also comes with full access to the Salt Strong Insider Club: America's largest online fishing club helping saltwater anglers catch more fish while saving time and money. You'll get:  1. Smart Fishing Spots App and Software ($97 value) - Thousands of Hand-picked spots from our regional fishing coaches - Smart Spots AI to show the best spots for your exact trip - Most accurate tide date with “Strike Score”  to plan your fishing days  2. $200 in Free Tackle Per Year ($200 value) - FREE Slam Shady lures every month - Claimed on fishstrong.com, just pay shipping - FREE Tackle Tester Enrollment - Test a free piece of tackle every month, claim at fishstrong.com, just pay shipping. 3. Private Insider Community of 65,000+ Anglers - Real-time fishing reports and local intel - Answers to any of your questions, from friendly helpful anglers. - Local chapters and meetups - The OPPOSITE of social media No cursing, belittling, or politics allowed. 4. Weekly Game Plans for Your Region - Expert breakdowns every week of your area - Know exactly where to go and what to do every weekend - Professional-level fishing advice you can’t get anywhere else 5. Courses, Cheat Sheets & Training Library - Mini Course Library, spot dissections, and tactical breakdowns - Simple cheat sheets for fast results - Learn what actually works (no fluff) 6. Hundreds in Tackle Savings at FishStrong.com - Massive discounts on our custom rods and reels - 20-30% savings site wide (excluding third party rods and reels) - Huge discounts on our custom tackle bundles with everything you need. 7. Group Discount Partners (Big Ticket Savings) - Exclusive discounts on kayaks, boats, marine electronics, reels and more - Save hundreds (even thousands) on major purchases - Access to deals you won’t find publicly WHERE, WHEN, AND HOW TO CATCH MORE FISH ON YOUR NEXT TRIP With this one subscription, you're getting everything you need to hit the water with confidence, finding the fish fast and catching more with the right gear and tackle. Download Smart Fishing Spots and become a Salt Strong Insider Today Terms of use: https://www.saltstrong.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.saltstrong.com/privacy-policy/

About

MatchDelay

Features
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Know when the game changes—without digging through scores or play-by-play. MatchDelay is a focused MLB game-delay tracker. Follow the teams you care about and receive timely notifications when a game is delayed, teams begin warming up, play resumes, or a game is postponed, suspended, or canceled. THE DELAY BOARD See the updates that matter in one clear, focused view: • View active delays and their reported reasons • Check restart timing when it becomes available • Track warmups and resumptions • Follow individual teams or every team • See postponed, suspended, canceled, and completed outcomes • Monitor alert readiness and data freshness Whether you’re heading to the ballpark, planning your day, or following games remotely, MatchDelay helps you stay informed without the clutter of scores and play-by-play. Stop refreshing multiple apps. Follow your teams and let MatchDelay watch for the status changes that matter. Disclaimer: MatchDelay is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Major League Baseball (MLB), the World Baseball Classic, any professional sports league, or any team. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Salt Strong4 screens
MatchDelay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchDelay at none against Salt Strong's 5. MatchDelay also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Salt Strong's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Salt Strong sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MatchDelay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Salt Strong ships an update every 6 days, MatchDelay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Salt Strong versus MatchDelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalt StrongMatchDelay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (958 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings958 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalt Strong LLCFrank Kepler

Bugs and requests

Salt Strong

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/account issues
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline map downloads
  • More detailed bathymetry data
  • Improved weather forecasting and integration

MatchDelay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Salt Strong

Subscriptions4
  • SFS App Only Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
  • SFS App Only Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Yearly$97.001 Year
None

MatchDelay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Salt Strong free?
Salt Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchDelay free?
MatchDelay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Salt Strong or MatchDelay have ads?
Neither Salt Strong nor MatchDelay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Salt Strong or MatchDelay?
Salt Strong ships an update every 6 days, and MatchDelay every 2 days. Most recently, Salt Strong was updated on October 27, 2026 and MatchDelay on October 17, 2026.

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