Comparison

Jotron PLB vs Bytefish App

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

Head to head
About

Jotron PLB

Features
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Jotron PLB is a tool for distributors to configure the Jotron PLBs. It will also allow read back of already programmed beacons.

About

Bytefish App

Features
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Bytefish is with you for every competition and every catch. Discover sport fishing events, follow the standings and share your experiences with the community. Whether you're preparing for your next competition or looking back at your results, you can access event information and track your journey as an angler. With Bytefish, you can: β€’ Discover competitions and browse the event calendar. β€’ Keep track of your registrations and participation. β€’ Log catches with photos and fishing details. β€’ View results and standings. β€’ Review your competition and catch history. β€’ Manage your angler profile. β€’ Share catches and follow community posts. Organisers and officials with authorised access also have tools to monitor competitions and manage tasks related to their roles. From competition preparation to the final standings, Bytefish helps you keep track of what's happening on and off the water. Join the Bytefish community and continue your sport fishing story.

Screenshots

Jotron PLB4 screens
Bytefish App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bytefish App at every 3 days against Jotron PLB's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotron PLB ships an update every 8 months, Bytefish App every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Jotron PLB versus Bytefish App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotron PLBBytefish App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJotron ASTiago Lemos

In-app purchases

None

Jotron PLB

No in-app purchases

None

Bytefish App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotron PLB free?
Jotron PLB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bytefish App free?
Bytefish App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotron PLB or Bytefish App have ads?
Neither Jotron PLB nor Bytefish App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotron PLB or Bytefish App?
Jotron PLB ships an update every 8 months, and Bytefish App every 3 days. Most recently, Jotron PLB was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bytefish App on October 6, 2026.

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