Comparison

Catchwise vs The Boatlog

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

Head to head
About

Catchwise

Features
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Save fuel and go straight to the fish. With Catchwise's database based on 20 years of catch data and weather conditions, we've already marked the best spots. See where others are catching fish. We use machine learning to identify the trails of vessels around you. We also extract the most relevant areas for this week based on 20 years of historical catch and weather data.

About

The Boatlog

Features
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Capture every trip effortlessly! The logbook automatically starts recording as soon as you press Start Recording β€” logging your route, speed, distance, top speed, and duration. It even pulls marine names from the harbor or location you depart from and arrive at, so every journey is documented with precision. Your trip appears on a dynamic map, color-coded to show your speed along each segment. Tap anywhere on the map to see the exact speed you held at that point. All your trips are stored in one place, making it easy to search by date or location. Keep track of your fuel use, too β€” a dedicated fuel log helps you record refills and monitor your consumption over time. You can even export everything to PDF and create a paper logbook if you prefer a hard copy. During your trip, live wave height and wind conditions are displayed right where you are β€” giving you useful context as you go. Please note: this is not a navigation app. The map is designed to visualize and relive your past journeys, not for real-time navigation.

Screenshots

Catchwise4 screens
The Boatlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Catchwise at Free against The Boatlog's $4.99. Catchwise also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). The Boatlog's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On 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

Catchwise is free to download; The Boatlog costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catchwise ships an update every 5 weeks, The Boatlog every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Catchwise versus The Boatlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchwiseThe Boatlog
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatchwiseJΓΈrn Sandberg

In-app purchases

None

Catchwise

No in-app purchases

None

The Boatlog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catchwise free?
Catchwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Boatlog free?
The Boatlog costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catchwise or The Boatlog have ads?
Neither Catchwise nor The Boatlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catchwise or The Boatlog?
Catchwise ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Boatlog every 8 days. Most recently, Catchwise was updated on October 6, 2026 and The Boatlog on October 11, 2026.

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