Comparison

Fishing Spots Map vs SickiBoat SonarControl

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

SickiBoat SonarControl

Features
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SickiBoat SonarControl ist die Begleit-App für die SickiBoat SonarControl Hardware. Mit der App kannst du eine kompatible SonarControl Einheit per Bluetooth verbinden, den Verbindungs- und Gerätestatus anzeigen und unterstützte Steuerungs- und Konfigurationsfunktionen nutzen. Außerdem kann die App Firmware-Updates für die externe SonarControl Hardware bereitstellen, sofern ein Update verfügbar ist. Funktionen: • Verbindung mit kompatibler SickiBoat SonarControl Hardware • Anzeige von Verbindungs- und Gerätestatus • Steuerungsfunktionen für die externe SonarControl Einheit • Konfiguration unterstützter Gerätefunktionen • Firmware-Update-Funktion für die externe Hardware • Bedienoberfläche für den Einsatz am Wasser Hinweise: Für die Nutzung der Steuerungsfunktionen ist eine kompatible SickiBoat SonarControl Hardware erforderlich. Die App kann ohne verbundene Hardware geöffnet werden, die eigentlichen Steuerungsfunktionen stehen jedoch erst nach erfolgreicher Verbindung zur Verfügung. Bluetooth wird ausschließlich zur Verbindung mit der externen Hardware verwendet. Firmware-Updates betreffen nur die externe SonarControl Hardware und verändern nicht die iOS-App selbst.

Screenshots

Fishing Spots Map4 screens
SickiBoat SonarControl1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SickiBoat SonarControl at none against Fishing Spots Map's 2. SickiBoat SonarControl also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Fishing Spots Map's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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. Fishing Spots Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SickiBoat SonarControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishing Spots Map ships an update weekly, SickiBoat SonarControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fishing Spots Map versus SickiBoat SonarControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing Spots MapSickiBoat SonarControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkos KomuvesStefan Sicklinger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fishing Spots Map

Subscriptions2
  • WikiCatch Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WikiCatch Pro - Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
None

SickiBoat SonarControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fishing Spots Map free?
Fishing Spots Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SickiBoat SonarControl free?
SickiBoat SonarControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fishing Spots Map or SickiBoat SonarControl have ads?
Neither Fishing Spots Map nor SickiBoat SonarControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fishing Spots Map or SickiBoat SonarControl?
Fishing Spots Map ships an update weekly, and SickiBoat SonarControl fortnightly. Most recently, Fishing Spots Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and SickiBoat SonarControl on October 4, 2026.

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