Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies vs Laughin' Fly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies
This app helps anglers improve their success by providing intelligent fly recommendations, tracking catches, and offering a comprehensive fly pattern database. It functions as a digital fishing journal and an interactive map to visualize fishing success and identify patterns.
- Personal fly fishing logbook
- Interactive catch map
- Smart fly recommendations
- Fly database with 300+ patterns
- AI-powered fly suggestions
- Unlimited catch logging (Pro)
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Fly Guide helps anglers choose the right fly, track catches, and discover patterns that improve success on the water. Whether you are fishing rivers, lakes, reservoirs or streams, Fly Guide combines a powerful fly fishing logbook, an intelligent recommendation system, and a large fly pattern database to help you catch more fish. Personal Fly Fishing Logbook Create your own digital fishing journal and build a complete history of your catches. Record: Fly used Hook size Species caught Location Date and time Photos Your fishing trips become a structured fly fishing log that helps you track what works and improve your results over time. Interactive Catch Map Visualise your fishing success. See every catch on an interactive fishing map, filter by species or date, and identify patterns in your fishing. Discover productive waters, seasonal trends and the locations where fish are most active. Smart Fly Recommendations Not sure which fly to tie on? Fly Guide provides fly fishing recommendations based on: Weather conditions Season Location Time of day Each recommendation includes a performance score so you can quickly select the best fly. Fly Database - Nearly 300 Fly Patterns Browse a large fly fishing fly database with almost 300 proven fly patterns. Each fly includes images, descriptions and practical fishing guidance. Save favourites and build your own digital fly box for easy access while fishing. AI-Powered Fly Suggestions Enter a water body and target species and Fly Guide generates highly targeted fly suggestions using environmental conditions. Perfect when exploring new rivers, lakes or fishing spots. Fly Guide Pro Upgrade to Fly Guide Pro for advanced tools: Unlimited catch logging Unlimited AI recommendations Personalised fly suggestions Catch analysis and performance insights Community catch data where available Start with a 7-day free trial. Fly Guide is built for fly anglers who want to track their fishing, learn patterns, and make better decisions on the water.
Laughin' Fly
This AI-powered companion helps fly fishermen select the best flies for their location and conditions. It identifies insects and suggests matching fly patterns, offering a comprehensive digital fly box with detailed information.
- AI-powered fly recommendations
- Real-time location and weather data integration
- Insect and fly pattern identification via phone camera
- Comprehensive fly pattern library
- Personalized suggestions for various fishing scenarios
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Laughin' Fly — The AI-Powered Fly Fishing Companion Built by Fly Fishermen, for Fly Fishermen. Say goodbye to endless guesswork and hello to more time on the water actually catching fish. Laughin' Fly takes the science (and stress) out of fly selection so you can focus on what matters: the cast, the drift, and the fight. Powered by advanced AI and deep learning models, the app delivers hand-crafted, hyper-local fly recommendations tailored to your exact location, current weather conditions, time of year, and regional hatch activity. No more memorizing entomology textbooks or flipping through outdated hatch charts — just open the app and get smart, proven suggestions instantly. Key Features: Smart Fly Suggestor - Get personalized fly pattern recommendations (dry flies, nymphs, streamers, emergers & more) based on real-time data — so you're always one step ahead of the fish. Bug & Fly Identification - Point your phone at a live insect crawling on a rock or floating by — Laughin' Fly instantly identifies it and tells you the best-matching fly pattern to tie on. Caught a mystery fly in your box? Snap a photo and get the exact name, style, and when/where it shines. Fly Archive & Pattern Library - Browse a beautifully curated collection of hundreds of classic and modern fly patterns with high-quality images, detailed descriptions, tying notes, and when/where each one performs best. Your digital fly box — always in your pocket. Whether you're stalking wary browns on a spring creek, chasing rising trout during a evening hatch, or swinging streamers for big migratory fish, Laughin' Fly gives you the edge — backed by data, refined by experience. Download Laughin' Fly today and spend less time second guessing... and more time Laughin' when that fish eats.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies at 4.5 against Laughin' Fly's 3.0. Laughin' Fly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Laughin' Fly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies ships an update every 8 days, Laughin' Fly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies | Laughin' Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Pullen | Laughin' Fly LLC |
In-app purchases
Fly Guide By HookedOnFlies
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Laughin' Fly
No in-app purchases
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