Comparison

FishingLog vs Hatch Now

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

Head to head
About

FishingLog

Features
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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.

About

Hatch Now

Features
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HatchNow reads the water for you. Enter any fishing spot, and HatchNow immediately tells you which insect is most likely hatching right now — and exactly which fly to tie on. Water temperature, air temperature, cloud cover, wind and the time of day are weighed together to give you one clear, confident recommendation. HATCH FORECAST Ten species tracked: Baetis (BWO), Caddis, Midge, March Brown, Sulphur, Stonefly, Mayfly, Ant, Beetle and Sedge. For each, you get the predicted status (Hatching Now, Starting Soon, Possible), the best fly pattern with hook size, the likely peak time, and a plain-language explanation of why the conditions point that way. FORECAST TIMELINE Scroll forward through the day and see how the hatch picture shifts hour by hour — so you can plan exactly when to be on the water. INSECT IDENTIFICATION Photograph an insect on the stream bank or in your hand. The on-device ML model identifies the species and immediately suggests a matching fly pattern and hook size. AI FISHING GUIDE (subscription) Ask the guide anything. What fly do I start with? When does the evening rise begin? What's the best approach for this cloud cover? The guide knows your location, the current weather, and the latest hatch forecast — so every answer is grounded in what's actually happening on your water right now. QUIET HATCH MONITORING Setting up on a pool and don't want to keep checking the app? Start a 15, 30 or 60-minute monitoring window and get a quiet push notification if a hatch begins during your session. You'll get at most two calm alerts — then it stops. COMMUNITY REPORTS See what other anglers are observing on the water near you. Add your own sightings — insect, stage, notes — and contribute to a shared picture of what's hatching across your region. SAVED SPOTS Build a private library of your fishing spots. Your exact coordinates never leave your device. Save a favourite fly for each spot so you always remember what worked. DESIGNED FOR THE RIVERBANK HatchNow is built for one-hand use at the water's edge. Large text, a calm heritage colour palette and clear illustrations — no clutter, no subscriptions required for the core forecast. Privacy: Community reports use a randomised anonymous ID. Your saved spots and field notes stay on your device only. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FishingLog3 screens
Hatch Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hatch Now at none against FishingLog's shown. Hatch Now also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). FishingLog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. FishingLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hatch Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FishingLog ships an update every 4 months, Hatch Now weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FishingLog versus Hatch Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishingLogHatch Now
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaPatrick Lindborg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FishingLog

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Hatch Now

Subscriptions2
  • Hatchnow Guide Montly$1.991 Month
  • Hatchnow Guide$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FishingLog free?
FishingLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hatch Now free?
Hatch Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FishingLog or Hatch Now have ads?
FishingLog shows ads; Hatch Now does not.
Which is updated more often, FishingLog or Hatch Now?
FishingLog ships an update every 4 months, and Hatch Now weekly. Most recently, FishingLog was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hatch Now on October 15, 2026.

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