Catchwise vs On the Spot
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.
On the Spot
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On the Spot is your personal location manager. Save any place instantly β a parking spot, a client's office, a hidden cafΓ© β and find it again whenever you need it. SAVE LOCATIONS INSTANTLY Drop a pin on the map, search by address, or use your current GPS coordinates. Add a name, note, and group to keep everything organised. STAY ORGANISED Group your spots into categories like General, Work, Home, Favourites, or create your own custom groups. Filter and search through your saved places in seconds. PLAN ROUTES Pick any two saved locations and open a turn-by-turn route directly in Google Maps. Save frequently used routes for quick access. SHARE & NAVIGATE Copy an address, share coordinates, or open any location in Google Maps with a single tap. Perfect for: β’ Field workers and sales reps tracking client sites β’ Travellers saving points of interest β’ Anyone who needs to remember and revisit places Simple, fast, and offline-friendly β On the Spot works whenever you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Catchwise at none against On the Spot's shown. On the Spot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Catchwise ships an update every 5 weeks, On the Spot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catchwise | On the Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catchwise | Santosh Gore |
In-app purchases
Catchwise
No in-app purchases
On the Spot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Catchwise free?
Is On the Spot free?
Do Catchwise or On the Spot have ads?
Which is updated more often, Catchwise or On the Spot?
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