Comparison

FishCastPro 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

FishCastPro

Features
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FishCastPro is a fishing app built for you. Built around your locations, your catch history, and real-world conditions — not just generic sun, moon, and tide forecasts. Log catches in seconds, manage fishing spots, and see how marine and weather conditions line up over time. As you use the app, your fishing history helps score fishing times and locations based on what has worked for you. Whether you fish regularly or only when conditions are right, FishCastPro helps you plan trips and review results using your own data and current conditions. Key Features Fast, Complete Catch Logging Record species, size, weight, location, time, and conditions in seconds - right on the water. Fishing Times & Scored Windows Fishing times and locations are scored using your data and real-world conditions, helping you focus on higher-probability windows rather than generic averages. Locations & Waypoints Save GPS waypoints, mark hotspots, and see how changing conditions affect each spot over time. Weather & Marine Conditions View tide, wind, pressure, and marine forecasts together in clear, time-based blocks. Groups & Sharing Create or join fishing groups to share catches and compare results - or keep everything private. Regulations & Conservation Access local marine rules and regulations, with a focus on responsible fishing. Offline Support Keep essential data available even when you’re off-grid. Fishing Assistant (Finn) Get help with fish identification, conditions, regulations, techniques, locations, and your fishing data. Built for Real Fishing Designed to be fast, practical, and usable on the water and back at home. Import historic locations from your fishfinder or plotter (GPX files), along with historic weather and catch data, to build out your fishing database. Built for the South Pacific and beyond, with worldwide marine data coverage.

About

Fish Cast

Features
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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

FishCastPro4 screens
Fish Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FishCastPro at none against Fish Cast's 2. 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. Fish Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FishCastPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FishCastPro ships an update every 3 weeks, Fish Cast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FishCastPro versus Fish Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishCastProFish Cast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJared BettridgeAtilla KURT

In-app purchases

None

FishCastPro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fish Cast

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

Questions

Is FishCastPro free?
FishCastPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fish Cast free?
Fish Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FishCastPro or Fish Cast have ads?
Neither FishCastPro nor Fish Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FishCastPro or Fish Cast?
FishCastPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fish Cast every 2 weeks. Most recently, FishCastPro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Fish Cast on October 16, 2026.

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