Comparison

FishingBuddy Co vs BobberX

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

Head to head
About

FishingBuddy Co

Features
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Fishing Buddy: Catch Log & Weather Tracker Fish smarter, plan better, and catch more. Fishing Buddy is the ultimate fishing companion app for every angler. Log your catches, explore fishing spots, and get real-time weather, tide, and solunar forecasts — all in one beautifully designed app. - Track Every Catch Record all your fishing adventures with detailed catch logs — add photos, species, weight, length, bait used, and notes. Each entry helps you learn what works best, when, and where. Capture and save your fishing moments Automatically link catches to weather and water conditions Organize catches by trip, location, or date - Discover & Manage Fishing Spots Find and save your favorite fishing spots across lakes, rivers, and coasts. With interactive maps powered by Mapbox, you can view all your spots, track your movements, and even share locations with trusted friends. Add and edit spots directly on the map Access saved locations offline Share or keep spots private — your data, your choice Real-Time Weather & Water Conditions Never get caught off guard again. Fishing Buddy delivers up-to-date conditions to help you decide when and where to fish. Live weather forecasts with temperature, wind, and pressure Tide charts and solunar data for best fishing times Sea surface temperature from Stormglass River discharge, flow, and water temperature via USGS Monthly weather insights for long-term planning - Smart Fishing Insights Our AI-powered engine analyzes data from your catches and local conditions to give you personalized fishing recommendations — helping you fish smarter, not harder. - Analyze Your Progress Turn your data into insights with built-in fishing statistics and charts. Track your best species, top spots, and seasonal performance. Catch trends by species and time Weather impact analysis Spot performance ranking Beautiful, interactive graphs - Achievements & Gear Management Make fishing fun with progress tracking and personal milestones. Unlock achievements as you fish, and manage your gear inventory to stay organized for every trip. - Privacy & Security Fishing Buddy is built with privacy in mind. All your data is stored securely using Supabase, and you control what’s shared. GDPR-compliant Export and back up your data anytime Granular privacy settings for location and usage data - Designed for Every Angler Built with care using React Native and Expo, Fishing Buddy offers a smooth, responsive experience on any device. Offline support for remote fishing trips Customizable push notifications for ideal fishing times Light, modern design with clean navigation Regular updates and new features - Go Pro for More Upgrade to Fishing Buddy Pro to unlock premium tools: Extended forecasts and water condition data Advanced analytics and weather insights Exclusive achievements and customization options - Why Anglers Love Fishing Buddy Fishing Buddy brings everything together — fishing log, weather forecasts, tide data, solunar insights, water temperature, and maps — so you can focus on what you love most: catching fish. Whether you’re fishing rivers, lakes, or saltwater, Fishing Buddy is your trusted companion on every trip. Start your smarter fishing journey today — download Fishing Buddy and make every cast count! Customer Support: info@fishingbuddy.io Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fishingbuddy.io/privacy-policy.html

About

BobberX

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BobberX starts with a 14-day free trial so anglers can check bite conditions, log catches, and try BobberAI Fish ID before choosing BobberX Pro. Use BobberX to: - get a personal fishing forecast with bite-score drivers like moon, wind, pressure, light, water, and user history - keep a private catch log with photos, location, measurements, bait, notes, and personal stats - identify fish from photos with BobberAI Fish ID and manual confirmation fallback when a photo is unclear - review water clarity, temperature, lake-level, coastal, tide, and current context where data is available - export your catch data and open regulations/reference links quickly from inside the app BobberX is built for real fishing days: - fast launch and simple navigation - a native iPhone experience with dependable offline handling - 14 days free to try the full app before choosing monthly or yearly BobberX Pro billing - manual control when a fish photo is not safe to auto-label - privacy-first design: your catch log is personal by default, not a public community map BobberX does not promise certainty when a photo is unclear. If the app is not confident enough, it keeps species selection manual so you stay in control of your catch log. Privacy Policy: https://appsforprivacy.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FishingBuddy Co4 screens
BobberX4 screens

Verdict

The call

FishingBuddy Co and BobberX are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FishingBuddy Co sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BobberX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FishingBuddy Co versus BobberX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishingBuddy CoBobberX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIMS Handmade Lures dooApps For Privacy LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FishingBuddy Co

Subscriptions2
  • Fishing Buddy Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Fishing Buddy annually$29.991 Year
4 purchases

BobberX

Subscriptions4
  • StrikeCast Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • StrikeCast Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • StrikeCast Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • StrikeCast Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FishingBuddy Co free?
FishingBuddy Co is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BobberX free?
BobberX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FishingBuddy Co or BobberX have ads?
Neither FishingBuddy Co nor BobberX shows ads.

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