Comparison

Fishfy vs Fish Cast

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

Head to head
About

Fishfy

Features
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Fishfy is your guide for a day of fishing. Choose between perch, pike, or walleye, and see hourly updates on when it’s worth heading out, plus specific tips on bait, technique, and depth. LIVE AVAILABILITY See in real time whether your spot is free or taken. With an account, you can share your status on the water—optionally automatically via a shortcut. The Pro version shows availability live on the map. You can monitor spots and get notified when they’re taken or become available again. This is a visibility tool, not a reservation system. FORECAST INCL. TACTICS Hourly activity levels from low to peak, based on over 15 factors: weather, water level, turbidity, water temperature, air pressure, wind, moon phase, time of day, and season. Plus clear guidance on bait, technique, depth, and line presentation. The activity forecast applies to freshwater in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. For coastal and ocean fishing, weather and trip planning remain available. SPOTS, MAP, AND ROUTES Save fishing spots with water data, notes, target species, and prime months. Filter by wind, precipitation, occupancy, and more. View activity by spot and start navigation with a single tap. Route planner for shore and boat fishing, with multiple spots in sequence. CATCH LOG Log catches in seconds with a photo, even directly from the lock screen using the “Log Catch” control. You can add conditions and tactics later. Statistics show patterns related to time, temperature, baits, and months. The more you log, the better your predictions will be. WEATHER Current weather, history, and forecast at the spot. Live wind map with wind and precipitation plus hourly 24-hour forecast. FREE AND AD-FREE Filters, sorting, and many features are available for free. Without Pro: 3 spots, 5 catches, limited bait selection. With Pro, you can see other anglers’ catches. FISHFY PRO 3-day forecast, unlimited catches and spots, all lures and alternatives, wind map, activity at the spot, live occupancy on the map, similar catches, push notifications, cloud backup, PDF export, catch and spot transfer, import historical catches, up to 3 devices. Fishfy helps you make better decisions. There is no catch guarantee. SUBSCRIPTION Fishfy Pro is available as an automatically renewing subscription (monthly or yearly). New subscribers may be eligible for a 14-day trial with the monthly subscription. See the App Store for pricing. Payment is processed through your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before it expires. To manage or cancel: Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. You can find the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use in the app under “More.”

About

Fish Cast

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FishCast is your all-in-one fishing companion that helps you plan the perfect fishing trip using science-backed data and real-time forecasts. FISH HEATMAP Discover where fish are on the map with color-coded heatmap zones. Green, yellow, orange and red circles show fish density based on species, season and region. Tap fish markers to see species details instantly. 116 SPECIES FISH GUIDE Browse the world's most popular fishing species with detailed information for each: natural baits with effectiveness ratings, artificial lures with techniques, seasonal calendar, fishing methods, legal size limits, and closed seasons. Fish names available in 18 languages. FISH ACTIVITY PREDICTIONS Know exactly when fish are most likely to bite. Our hourly fish activity chart combines solunar data with barometric pressure trends to give you accurate feeding predictions throughout the day. SOLUNAR FORECASTS Access precise major and minor solunar periods calculated for your exact location. Track moon phases, moonrise/moonset times, and sunrise/sunset data. TIDE CHARTS & PREDICTIONS View detailed 24-hour tide charts with high and low tide times, current height, tide trend direction, and current strength indicators. WAVE & MARINE DATA Real-time wave height, swell data, wave period and direction, ocean current speed, and sea surface temperature for coastal anglers. WEATHER INTELLIGENCE Hyperlocal forecasts including temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure with trend analysis, humidity, precipitation, and hourly breakdowns. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get alerted before weather changes - storm warnings, rain alerts, and wind increase notifications. Season alerts tell you when your favorite species enter peak season. Customize alert hours and turn off from the notification itself. INTERACTIVE MAP & SAVED SPOTS Tap anywhere on the map for instant forecasts. Long-press to save your favorite fishing spots. Compare conditions across multiple locations. 7-DAY FORECASTS All tabs update dynamically when you change the date. Find the best day to fish before you leave the house. AVAILABLE IN 18 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, and Hebrew. FISHCAST PRO Unlock the full experience: detailed fish guide with baits and lures, tide charts, wave data, 7-day extended forecast, unlimited saved spots, OpenSeaMap overlay, and species heatmap selection. KEY FEATURES - 116 fish species guide with baits, lures, and seasons - Fish heatmap on interactive map - Hourly fish activity predictions - Solunar clock with feeding periods - Detailed tide charts - Wave and ocean current data - Complete weather forecasts - Smart weather and season notifications - Interactive map with saved spots - 7-day forecasts for all data - Dark and light theme - 18 languages supported Stop guessing, start catching. Download FishCast today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fishfy4 screens
Fish Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fish Cast at every 2 weeks against Fishfy's every 2 months. Fish Cast also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fishfy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fish Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishfy ships an update every 2 months, Fish Cast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Fishfy versus Fish Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishfyFish Cast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApzuraAtilla KURT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fishfy

Subscriptions2
  • Fishfy Pro Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fishfy Pro Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Fish Cast

Subscriptions2
  • Fish Cast Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fish Cast Premium1 Year trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Fishfy free?
Fishfy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fish Cast free?
Fish Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fishfy or Fish Cast have ads?
Neither Fishfy nor Fish Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fishfy or Fish Cast?
Fishfy ships an update every 2 months, and Fish Cast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fishfy was updated on October 10, 2026 and Fish Cast on October 16, 2026.

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