Catchwise vs The Boatlog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Catchwise
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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.
The Boatlog
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Catchwise | The Boatlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catchwise | JΓΈrn Sandberg |
In-app purchases
Catchwise
No in-app purchases
The Boatlog
No in-app purchases
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