FishBud vs FishKo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FishBud
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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/
FishKo
This social network connects anglers worldwide. Share your fishing achievements, discover new spots, and watch videos from other users. Communicate directly with fellow anglers and plan your next fishing adventure.
- Share catches with photos and videos
- Discover fishing videos worldwide
- Direct messaging with other anglers
- Share temporary fishing day moments
- Discover and share fishing spots
- Post fishing tours and business offers
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What can you do on FishKo? Share your catches — Upload photos and videos of your best catches and show them to the community. Video feed — Discover fishing videos from anglers around the world. Learn new techniques and find amazing places. Direct messages — Connect with other anglers, share tips, and plan fishing trips together. Stories of the day — Share moments from your fishing day that last 24 hours. Fishing spots — Discover and share the best spots. Add your own favorite places. Tours and businesses — Do you run a fishing business? Post your tours and reach thousands of anglers directly, with no middlemen. FishKo is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FishKo at none against FishBud's 6. FishKo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. FishBud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FishKo asks for nothing beyond the download.
FishBud ships an update every 3 weeks, FishKo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | FishBud | FishKo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A2 Vision | Juan Gudiel |
In-app purchases
FishBud
- 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
FishKo
No in-app purchases
