Comparison

FishBud vs FishCatch Pro

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

Head to head
About

FishBud

Features
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FishBud Find your fishing buddy Looking for someone to fish with? FishBud helps anglers find fishing partners, discover fishing spots, and build an active fishing community directly on your phone. Whether you fish from shore, boat, or kayak, FishBud makes it easy to connect with like minded anglers nearby. Features Find anglers near you Discover anglers in your area using GPS. Match with people who share your fishing interests, experience level, and fishing style. Chat and plan fishing trips Send direct messages to your matches, share fishing tips, and plan fishing trips together. Discover fishing spots Find popular fishing locations near you. Share your favorite spots and get inspired to explore new waters. Create a personal angler profile Show your fishing experience, preferences, and gear. Upload photos of your catches. Smart notifications Receive alerts for new matches and messages so you never miss a connection. Premium subscription Unlock unlimited matches, advanced filters, and see who liked your profile. FishBud is built for anglers who want to fish together and be part of a growing fishing community. Download FishBud today and find your next fishing buddy. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FishCatch Pro

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FishCatch helps you track your fishing catches, compete with friends, and build your personal fishing log. • Log your catches • Track species and stats • Join competitions • View leaderboards Simple, social, and built for anglers.

Screenshots

FishBud3 screens
FishCatch Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FishCatch Pro at none against FishBud's 6. FishCatch Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). FishBud's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FishBud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FishCatch Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FishBud ships an update monthly, FishCatch Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FishBud versus FishCatch Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishBudFishCatch Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB33 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperA2 VisionAndreas Ingebrigtsen

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FishBud

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Veckovis$2.997 Days
  • Guld Veckovis$5.997 Days
  • Premium Månadsvis$8.991 Month
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  • Guld Månadsvis$13.991 Month
  • Premium Årsvis$39.991 Year
  • Guld Årsvis$59.991 Year
None

FishCatch Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FishBud free?
FishBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FishCatch Pro free?
FishCatch Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FishBud or FishCatch Pro have ads?
FishBud shows ads; FishCatch Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, FishBud or FishCatch Pro?
FishBud ships an update monthly, and FishCatch Pro every 3 months. Most recently, FishBud was updated on October 13, 2026 and FishCatch Pro on October 19, 2026.

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