Comparison

BCL vs Fishing Spots Map

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

Head to head
About

BCL

This app enhances the bass fishing experience by allowing users to digitally record and share their catches. Users can grow their digital lures based on achievements, access valuable fishing information, and compete with other anglers through various rankings and awards.

Highlights
  • Digital tackle box for lure management
  • Record and share fishing achievements
  • Visualize player accomplishments
  • Proof of achievement system
  • Real-time timeline of angler activity
  • Location-based big fish rankings
  • Lure-specific big fish rankings
  • Awards and titles for achievements
Features
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\\バス釣り専用アプリ、BCLとは// ■バス釣りがもっと面白くなる、バス釣り専用SNSアプリ! -釣果をデジタル上に記録し、バスアングラー同士で共有、競うことが出来る! -釣果実績に応じてデジタル上に記録したルアーが成長! -アングラーの投稿や実績など様々な釣りに必要な情報にアクセス可能! 【BCLアプリの特徴】 ■Digital Tackle Box 登録したルアーをデジタルデータとして確認できる。また、運営側から承認を得た釣果記録もデジタル化されるため 「どのルアーで、なん何cmのバスを、どこで釣ったか」という情報を確認、共有することができる。 ■Achivement プレイヤーの基本情報に加えて、今までの功績を可視化。累計の釣果数、最大の大きさ、タイトル数などを表示することで 他のプレイヤーに実力をアピールできる。 ■Proof of Achievement 何のタックルを使って何cmのバスを釣り上げたかを画像とともに申請することで、プレイヤーの功績を 証明するデジタルデータを獲得できる。証明を偽造できない枠組みを用いいることでフェアに楽しみ競える世界を実現。 ■Timeline 仲間の功績や情報をリアルタイムで追うことができる。気になるプレイヤーをフォローすることで場所、ルアーなどの道具や 技術的なアドバイスなど有意義な情報を簡単に得ることができる。 ■Ranking-Place 釣果登録時にFishした場所を登録することで、場所ごとのBig Fishをランキング化。新しい記録を目指して仲間と競うことができる。 ■Ranking-Lure ルアーの種類、カラー毎に1番最初にFishした功績は未来永劫語り継がれる。また、種類、カラー毎にBig Fishをランキングするため 24時間/365日、場所や国を問わず競うことができる。 ■Awards ランキングやイベントによる報酬やタイトルの獲得だけでなく、釣果回数に応じた報酬など、熱量の差に関係なく楽しめる コンテンツを受け取れる。

About

Fishing Spots Map

Discover and log fishing spots worldwide with detailed maps, species info, and real-time conditions. Identify fish with AI, get bait recommendations, and access local regulations. Plan your perfect fishing trip and track your catches.

Highlights
  • Interactive fishing spot map
  • AI fish identification
  • Bait and lure recommendations
  • Real-time weather and solunar forecasts
  • Fishing regulations access
  • Personal catch log
  • Nearby amenities finder
Features
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Discover your next fishing spot from over 390,000 locations worldwide. WikiCatch helps you find the best fishing spots near you or anywhere in the world. Whether you fish in lakes, rivers, or the ocean, browse a detailed map of fishing locations with species information, real-time weather conditions, and solunar forecasts. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse fishing spots on an interactive map. Filter by water type — freshwater, saltwater, or streams. See what fish species have been reported at each location before you go. AI FISH IDENTIFIER Point your camera at any fish and instantly identify the species. Get confidence scores and detailed species information linked directly to the fish database. BAIT & LURE RECOMMENDATIONS Find out what bait and lures work best for each species. Get practical recommendations for live baits, artificial lures, and fishing techniques. REAL-TIME FISHING CONDITIONS Check wind speed, barometric pressure, temperature, and cloud cover for any spot. View solunar major and minor feeding periods, moon phase, and sunrise/sunset times to plan the perfect fishing trip. NEARBY AMENITIES Find marinas, boat ramps, and bait & tackle shops near any fishing spot with distances and one-tap directions. FISHING REGULATIONS Access official fishing regulations for your region directly from the spot detail. Links to government agency websites for license requirements, catch limits, and seasonal rules. FISH SPECIES DATABASE Explore thousands of fish species with details including size, weight, and conservation status. See which species are found at each fishing spot. LOG YOUR CATCHES Keep a personal catch log with photos, species, and notes. Track your fishing history and rate your favorite locations. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Bookmark the spots you love for quick access. Add a home screen widget to see today's solunar forecast for your favorite spot at a glance. GET DIRECTIONS Open directions to any fishing spot in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze with one tap. WIKICATCH PRO Pro adds depth and contour maps, bite chances for every species at every spot, weather, solunar times and tides, a 7-day forecast, offline maps and unlimited fish ID. Free users keep the full map, species and baits, the Daily Bite, 3 free fish IDs, catch logging and favorites. No account is needed to subscribe. Whether you're a weekend angler or a dedicated fisherman, WikiCatch gives you the tools to find fish, plan trips, and keep track of every catch. The app offers auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock WikiCatch Pro: - WikiCatch Pro Monthly - WikiCatch Pro Annual Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wikicatch.app/privacy

Screenshots

BCL3 screens
Fishing Spots Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BCL at none against Fishing Spots Map's 2. BCL also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Fishing Spots Map's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Fishing Spots Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BCL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCL ships an update monthly, Fishing Spots Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BCL versus Fishing Spots Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCLFishing Spots Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer株式会社ブロックチェーンルアーズAkos Komuves

Customer experience

BCL

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fishing Spots Map

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BCL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fishing Spots Map

Subscriptions2
  • WikiCatch Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WikiCatch Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BCL free?
BCL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fishing Spots Map free?
Fishing Spots Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BCL or Fishing Spots Map have ads?
Neither BCL nor Fishing Spots Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BCL or Fishing Spots Map?
BCL ships an update monthly, and Fishing Spots Map weekly. Most recently, BCL was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fishing Spots Map on November 9, 2026.

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