Comparison

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier vs Spawn Fish

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

Head to head
About

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

This app helps aquarium owners plan their tanks and avoid common mistakes. It checks fish compatibility and tank stocking levels, offering information on over 1000 fish species. You can save and share your aquarium setups.

Highlights
  • Fish compatibility checker
  • Tank overcrowding alerts
  • 1000+ fish species database
  • Fish information (temperament, care, size, cost)
  • Offline functionality
  • Printable/shareable tank setups
Features
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Plan a better aquarium before you buy a single fish. My Aquarium Guide helps you check compatibility, avoid overcrowding, and find fish that actually fit your tank. Trusted by aquarists with 14K App Store ratings, My Aquarium Guide makes it easier to start your first tank or improve the one you already have. What you can do in the app: - Build a freshwater or saltwater tank - Get starter fish suggestions for your first setup - Catch compatibility and stocking issues early - Browse 1,000+ fish profiles with care details - See fish info like temperament, size, diet, pH, temperature, tank region, and origin - Use your camera or a saved photo to see likely fish matches - Save tanks, update fish counts, and share your setup - Unlock more fish, plants, and additional tanks with Pro How it works: 1. Create your tank and choose the size 2. Add fish or start with a suggested setup 3. Review warnings before you buy and keep refining your aquarium Whether you're planning your first freshwater tank or exploring a saltwater setup, My Aquarium Guide helps you make more confident fishkeeping decisions with less guesswork. Download My Aquarium Guide and plan your aquarium with more confidence. My Aquarium Guide is FREE with an optional subscription. Payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://myaquariumguide.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://myaquariumguide.com/terms/

About

Spawn Fish

Track and share your fish breeding accomplishments. Connect with other enthusiasts, submit photos of your bred fish, earn points, and climb the leaderboards. Build your breeder profile and earn badges for reaching milestones.

Highlights
  • Breeder profile creation
  • Join/create fish breeding groups
  • Submit fish photos for validation
  • Earn points and track progress
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Earn achievement badges
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Spawn Fish Track and share your fish breeding achievements. Join groups, submit photos of your bred fish, earn points, and compete on leaderboards. Features Create an account and build your breeder profile. Join fish breeding groups or create your own. Submit photos of your bred fish for validation by group administrators. Earn points based on each group's scoring rubric. Track your progress and view your achievements. Compete with other breeders on group leaderboards. Earn badges for reaching milestones. How It Works Sign up with your email and choose a username. Browse and join groups that match your interests. Submit photos of fish you have bred along with species information. Group administrators review and validate your submissions. Validated submissions earn points according to the group's rules. Your points and achievements appear on leaderboards. Privacy Your data belongs to you. View, edit, or delete your information at any time. Delete your account and all associated data permanently from your profile settings. We do not sell your data to third parties. Support Contact us at info@spawn.fish for questions or assistance.

Screenshots

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier4 screens
Spawn Fish3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spawn Fish at 5.0 against Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier's 4.2. Spawn Fish also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price and ads 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. Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Spawn Fish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spawn Fish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier versus Spawn Fish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquarium Guide Fish IdentifierSpawn Fish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTayson NguyenKraisorachote Phanich

Customer experience

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

All ratings13,841 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral15.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral17.8%
Negative10.6%

Spawn Fish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent fish information
  • Scrolling issues with descriptions
  • Unreliable compatibility warnings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more fish and plant species
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow custom tank size input
  • Provide water parameter tracking
  • Enable fish/plant removal without restarting

Spawn Fish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • My Aquarium Guide Pro$9.997 Days
  • My Aquarium Guide Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Exotic Fish Pack$0.99
  • African Cichlids Pack$2.99
  • Plants Pack$2.99
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  • Saltwater Fish Pack$2.99
  • My Aquarium Guide Pro$29.99
None

Spawn Fish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier free?
Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spawn Fish free?
Spawn Fish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier or Spawn Fish?
Spawn Fish is rated higher. Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Spawn Fish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier or Spawn Fish have ads?
Neither Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier nor Spawn Fish shows ads.

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