Fishing Spots Map vs HookLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fishing Spots Map
Discover and log fishing spots worldwide with detailed maps, species info, and real-time conditions. Identify fish with AI, get bait recommendations, and access local regulations. Plan your perfect fishing trip and track your catches.
- Interactive fishing spot map
- AI fish identification
- Bait and lure recommendations
- Real-time weather and solunar forecasts
- Fishing regulations access
- Personal catch log
- Nearby amenities finder
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Discover your next fishing spot from over 390,000 locations worldwide. WikiCatch helps you find the best fishing spots near you or anywhere in the world. Whether you fish in lakes, rivers, or the ocean, browse a detailed map of fishing locations with species information, real-time weather conditions, and solunar forecasts. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse fishing spots on an interactive map. Filter by water type — freshwater, saltwater, or streams. See what fish species have been reported at each location before you go. AI FISH IDENTIFIER Point your camera at any fish and instantly identify the species. Get confidence scores and detailed species information linked directly to the fish database. BAIT & LURE RECOMMENDATIONS Find out what bait and lures work best for each species. Get practical recommendations for live baits, artificial lures, and fishing techniques. REAL-TIME FISHING CONDITIONS Check wind speed, barometric pressure, temperature, and cloud cover for any spot. View solunar major and minor feeding periods, moon phase, and sunrise/sunset times to plan the perfect fishing trip. NEARBY AMENITIES Find marinas, boat ramps, and bait & tackle shops near any fishing spot with distances and one-tap directions. FISHING REGULATIONS Access official fishing regulations for your region directly from the spot detail. Links to government agency websites for license requirements, catch limits, and seasonal rules. FISH SPECIES DATABASE Explore thousands of fish species with details including size, weight, and conservation status. See which species are found at each fishing spot. LOG YOUR CATCHES Keep a personal catch log with photos, species, and notes. Track your fishing history and rate your favorite locations. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Bookmark the spots you love for quick access. Add a home screen widget to see today's solunar forecast for your favorite spot at a glance. GET DIRECTIONS Open directions to any fishing spot in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze with one tap. WIKICATCH PRO Pro adds depth and contour maps, bite chances for every species at every spot, weather, solunar times and tides, a 7-day forecast, offline maps and unlimited fish ID. Free users keep the full map, species and baits, the Daily Bite, 3 fish IDs a day, catch logging and favorites. No account is needed to subscribe. Whether you're a weekend angler or a dedicated fisherman, WikiCatch gives you the tools to find fish, plan trips, and keep track of every catch. The app offers auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock WikiCatch Pro: - WikiCatch Pro Monthly - WikiCatch Pro Annual Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wikicatch.app/privacy
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
Fishing Spots Map and HookLog are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Fishing Spots Map 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 | Fishing Spots Map | HookLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akos Komuves | 军 沈 |
In-app purchases
Fishing Spots Map
- WikiCatch Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- WikiCatch Pro - Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
HookLog
- Permanent Membership$0.99









