# Catchr vs FishLogic

The clearest difference is monetization model: FishLogic at freemium against Catchr's subscription. FishLogic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Catchr's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catchr sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and FishLogic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catchr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catchr has 5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Catchr ships an update weekly, FishLogic every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catchr | FishLogic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchr-fish-identifier/id6744193660/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishlogic/id6758115326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 199 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [JOHN RILEY MC LAUGHLIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869128619) |

## What reviewers say

### Catchr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchr-fish-identifier/id6744193660)

Instantly identify fish species, weight, and length by snapping a photo. Log your catches with detailed notes, track personal bests, and compete on leaderboards. Build a digital collection of your fishing memories.

**Highlights:** Fast fish identification from photos, Detailed catch logging (weight, length, bait, notes), Personal bests and catch statistics, Leaderboards and friendly challenges, Digital collection of fishing memories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fishdexx Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Catchr Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Catchr Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Catchr Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Catchr Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Catchr Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Catchr Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Catchr Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Catchr Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Catchr Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for tracking catches
- 👍 Friendly and helpful community
- 📊 Accurate fish analysis with AR update
- 💾 Convenient way to store and view past catches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate weight and length measurements
- 💰 Paid features after 3 scans

**Reported bugs**

- Fish identification errors
- Camera issues with only using 1 of 3 cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually input weight and length
- Swipe to view other caught fish
- Improved camera integration for better fish framing


### FishLogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishlogic/id6758115326)

This AI-powered fishing guide provides personalized recommendations for where to fish, optimal depths, and lure suggestions based on real-time conditions and fish behavior science. It offers interactive maps with GPS coordinates and a dashboard for weather and water temperature.

**Highlights:** AI-powered fishing guidance, Interactive fishing maps with GPS, Conditions dashboard (water temp, weather), Lure recommendations, Catch logging, Probability zones for fishing spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single State Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Nationwide Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Single State Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Nationwide Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catchr free?

Catchr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FishLogic free?

FishLogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catchr or FishLogic?

Catchr is rated higher. Catchr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while FishLogic averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Catchr or FishLogic have ads?

Neither Catchr nor FishLogic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catchr or FishLogic?

Catchr ships an update weekly, and FishLogic every 5 days. Most recently, Catchr was updated on October 24, 2026 and FishLogic on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*