Comparison

Empire Fish vs FishON! Pro

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

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About

Empire Fish

Features
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Discover your next great fishing spot with Empire Fish—the comprehensive fishing intelligence app that puts verified data and expert recommendations in your pocket. EXPLORE 20,000+ VERIFIED FISHING LOCATIONS Access fishing spots across 9 states including Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Alaska, Utah, Manitoba, California, and Missouri. Each location includes detailed information about access points, regulations, and local species. LIVE WATER CONDITIONS Make informed decisions with real-time water data including temperature, flow rates, and weather conditions. Know exactly what to expect before you hit the road. SPECIES-SPECIFIC INSIGHTS Get verified species information for each location, complete with behavior patterns and preparation tips. From aggressive predators like Northern Pike to trophy-worthy Largemouth Bass, understand what you're fishing for. SMART BAIT RECOMMENDATIONS Stop guessing what works. Receive AI-powered bait recommendations tailored to the species, location, and current conditions. Fresh cut, live bait, specialized lures—whatever works best for your target. WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS Stay ahead of the season with detailed weekly reports covering the best conditions and species activity. Filter reports by region to focus on your favorite waters. TRIP PLANNING MADE EASY Map your entire fishing trip with waypoints for everything: boat launches, parking, camping spots, and fish-here markers. Find nearby bait shops so you never run out of tackle. TROPHY WATERS DATABASE Discover Pennsylvania's best trophy bass waters and other premium locations marked with verified trophy catch data and expert recommendations. FISHING JOURNAL Document your adventures with trip photos, catch details, and ratings. Build your personal fishing log and track your favorite spots over time. WHAT MAKES EMPIRE FISH DIFFERENT • Real-time data integration from USGS water monitoring and official state fisheries • Verified information from trusted government sources, not crowdsourced guesses • Comprehensive coverage spanning 18,000+ locations across multiple states • Expert intelligence combining species knowledge with local water conditions • Always updated with the latest conditions, regulations, and seasonal patterns Whether you're a casual weekend angler or a serious fisher planning trophy hunts, Empire Fish gives you the intelligence to catch more fish. Stop wasting time on unpredictable spots. Start fishing smarter. Download Empire Fish today and turn data into your competitive advantage.

About

FishON! Pro

Features
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FishON! Pro combines live conditions from five federal data sources with your personal catch history to build a fishing intelligence system that's uniquely yours. LIVE CONDITIONS AT A GLANCE Link your fishing spots to USGS river gauges, Bureau of Reclamation sites, NOAA tide stations, NDBC buoys, and NWS weather stations. See flow, water temp, gage height, tide predictions, wave height, wind, barometric pressure, and multi-day forecasts — all in one place. YOUR SPOTS, YOUR WAY Save up to 5 fishing locations for free. Pin them on a map, organize by river and section, and set ideal conditions for each spot — preferred flow ranges by season, water temperature, tide stage, and more. SMART RATINGS FishON! Pro compares current conditions against your preferences to rate each location: Prime, Good, Fair, or Poor. Open the app and instantly see where to fish today. CATCH JOURNAL WITH CONDITIONS SNAPSHOTS Log a catch and the app automatically records every available data point — flow, trend, water temp, weather, tides, waves — at that exact moment. Over time, your catch history reveals the conditions that produce results for you. FIELD OBSERVATIONS & TRIP REPORTS Note hatches, water clarity, crowding, and other on-the-water intel. Log trip reports with section-level detail and session stats. BUILT ON REAL DATA No proprietary algorithms or crowd-sourced guesses. FishON! Pro reads directly from: • USGS Water Services — river flow, gage height, water temperature • Bureau of Reclamation — dam and reservoir conditions • National Weather Service — weather, wind, pressure, forecasts • NOAA CO-OPS — tide predictions • NDBC — buoy observations (waves, sea surface temp, wind) WORKS ANYWHERE IN THE US From Alaska rivers to Florida flats to Great Lakes tributaries. If there's a federal gauge or station near your spot, FishON! Pro can use it. SCOUT (FREE) • 5 locations with full live data from all 5 sources • 2 sections per location • GPS mapping and navigation • Flow charts with 5-day history • Catch logging with auto conditions snapshots • Field observations and trip reports • Condition ratings and preferences ANGLER ($12.99/year or $34.99 lifetime) • Everything in Scout + • Up to 25 locations • 15 sections per location • Offline maps (up to 5) • iCloud sync across devices • CSV import/export and backup GUIDE ($24.99/year or $74.99 lifetime) • Everything in Angler + • Unlimited locations and sections • Unlimited offline maps ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://fishonpro.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fishonpro.app/privacy

Screenshots

Empire Fish4 screens
FishON! Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Empire Fish at none against FishON! Pro's 4. Empire Fish also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, 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. FishON! Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Empire Fish asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Empire Fish versus FishON! Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpire FishFishON! Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn CarterMOONSHINERXWERKS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Empire Fish

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FishON! Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Angler Annual$12.991 Year
  • Guide Annual$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Angler Lifetime$34.99
  • Guide Lifetime$74.99

Questions

Is Empire Fish free?
Empire Fish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FishON! Pro free?
FishON! Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Empire Fish or FishON! Pro have ads?
Neither Empire Fish nor FishON! Pro shows ads.

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