Comparison

Fishing Spots Map vs CASTRS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CASTRS

Features
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A fishing app built to give anglers a competitive platform to share and compare their catches. Log your catches, get AI verification, and earn points that unlock gear, titles, and bragging rights.   Climb local and provincial leaderboards, open gear cases for rods and lures that boost your catches, and show off your best fish on your Angler ID profile. Join fishing clubs, compete in club battles, enter tournaments, and build your friend group - all in one place built for serious anglers. Terms of Use: https://castr-nation.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Fishing Spots Map4 screens
CASTRS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fishing Spots Map at none against CASTRS's shown. CASTRS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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. Fishing Spots Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CASTRS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishing Spots Map ships an update weekly, CASTRS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fishing Spots Map versus CASTRS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing Spots MapCASTRS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAkos KomuvesGianluca Casullo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fishing Spots Map

Subscriptions2
  • WikiCatch Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WikiCatch Pro - Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

CASTRS

Subscriptions1
  • CASTRS Pro$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Fishing Spots Map free?
Fishing Spots Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CASTRS free?
CASTRS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fishing Spots Map or CASTRS have ads?
CASTRS shows ads; Fishing Spots Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Fishing Spots Map or CASTRS?
Fishing Spots Map ships an update weekly, and CASTRS every 3 days. Most recently, Fishing Spots Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and CASTRS on October 9, 2026.

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