FishingLog vs HookLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FishingLog
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[Fishing Log - Record & Analyze Your Catches] Save your fishing memories with photos. Easy Catch Recording - Log species size and weight - Save location weather and water temp - Note lures and tackle used - Attach photos to preserve memories Detailed Statistics - View monthly catches in charts - Analyze trends by species and location - Discover patterns by weather and time - Track personal bests for size and weight Data Management - Filter past records easily - Backup your important data - Export to CSV for other apps Simple and intuitive design to support your fishing life.
HookLog
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#### Overview FishLog is a simple fishing diary designed for anglers. Log when and where you fish, what the weather and water conditions were like, and what you actually caught, so you can learn from every trip. - Clean interface focused on trips and catches - Record date, time, location, weather, water temperature, notes and more - View basic statistics to see which spots and conditions work best for you All records are stored locally on your device. You stay in control of your own data. #### Trial and Lifetime Access - New users get a **full 1‑day trial** with all features unlocked - No account is required during the trial - After the trial, a one‑time purchase unlocks all features for lifetime access (non‑subscription, no auto‑renewals) - Your purchase is linked to your Apple ID, so you can restore access after reinstalling the app or switching devices #### Privacy and Permissions We carefully limit how permissions and network access are used: - **Location**: used to record fishing spots, pick a location on the map, and launch navigation in a third‑party maps app; it is not used to continuously track your movements - **Camera and Photos**: used only when you choose to add photos or videos to a trip or catch, so you can visually review your best moments - **Network access**: used only to retrieve necessary online data (such as weather information) and to securely validate access to premium features; it is not used for advertising or behavioral tracking The app does not upload your logs to advertising networks and does not collect personal data unrelated to the core fishing log features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HookLog at none against FishingLog's shown. FishingLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price and in-app purchases 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. FishingLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HookLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FishingLog | HookLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kota tada | 军 沈 |
In-app purchases
FishingLog
- Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium (1 year)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
HookLog
- Permanent Membership$0.99









