Comparison

GFAA vs Fishsabi

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

Head to head
About

GFAA

Features
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The Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA) app is designed to be used to find current Australian, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory & Western Australia Game Fishing Records and GFAA Rules.

About

Fishsabi

This app analyzes historical catch data and effort to generate CPUE heatmaps, identifying genuine fishing opportunities. It offers species-specific insights and collaborative features for anglers seeking to improve their success offshore.

Highlights
  • CPUE Heatmaps
  • Grid-Based Spatial Analysis
  • Species-Specific Heatmaps
  • Data-Driven Confidence
  • Game Fishing Focus
  • Trusted Mates Sharing
Features
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Fishsabi: Your edge in the hunt for success applied fisheries science, engineered for the open ocean. If you believe success offshore is earned through preparation, data, and discipline – Fishsabi was built for you How Fishsabi Works: Fishsabi continuously analyses historical catch data against recorded effort to generate CPUE (Catch Per Unit Effort) heat maps. Each ocean grid cell runs its own statistical model, working quietly in the background identifying genuine opportunity. Effort tracking automatically pauses when you return to port. This protects data quality, eliminates false effort, and maintains predictive integrity What You Get: • CPUE Heat maps – See true hotspots, not just where people fish most • Grid Based Intelligence – Fine-scale spatial analysis for tactical decisions • Fish Species Specific Heat maps – Dedicated heat maps built around your chosen target • Data-Driven Confidence – Travel less, catch more • Game Fishing Focused – Built for pelagic and blue water anglers • Trusted Mates Sharing – Combine datasets to increase sample size and accelerate success Fishsabi offers a one-month free trial for new subscribers. During this period, you receive full access to all features at no charge. After the trial ends a monthly paid subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. settings. Read the EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.

Screenshots

GFAA3 screens
Fishsabi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GFAA at none against Fishsabi's 1. GFAA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Fishsabi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. GFAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GFAA ships an update weekly, Fishsabi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
GFAA versus Fishsabi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGFAAFishsabi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGAME FISHING ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INCDANIEL STEVE BARROW

In-app purchases

None

GFAA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fishsabi

Subscriptions1
  • Fishsabi Monthly Plan1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is GFAA free?
GFAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fishsabi free?
Fishsabi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GFAA or Fishsabi have ads?
Neither GFAA nor Fishsabi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GFAA or Fishsabi?
GFAA ships an update weekly, and Fishsabi every 2 weeks. Most recently, GFAA was updated on September 12, 2026 and Fishsabi on September 7, 2026.

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