Comparison

HookLog vs Catchory

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

Head to head
About

HookLog

Features
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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.

About

Catchory

Features
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Your private fishing log for every catch, spot and season. Catchory is a clean, offline fishing log and catch tracker for anglers of every kind. Record each catch with the species, length, weight, a photo, the bait or lure, the water and air temperature, the weather and even the moon or tide, then watch your personal records grow over the season. If you have been looking for a simple fishing app or a private catch log that works without an account, this is it. Every trip tells a story, and the details fade fast. Catchory keeps them for you: what you caught, where, on which lure, in what conditions. Over time those notes become an edge, showing the baits, spots and weather that put fish on the line. Because everything is stored on your device, your catch log and your secret spots stay private and work even with no signal at the water. LOG EVERY CATCH - Record species, length, weight, bait or lure, rig and technique in seconds. - Attach a photo to each catch and mark it released or kept. - Capture water and air temperature, weather and a moon or tide note. PRIVATE FISHING SPOTS - Save your favourite spots with a water type, colour and optional GPS pin. - Each spot shows its catch history and the best species and bait for it. - Open any spot in Maps and log a new catch there in one tap. PERSONAL RECORDS & STATS - Automatic personal-best badges for the biggest fish of each species. - A biggest-catch leaderboard ranks your trophies by length and weight. - See catches by species, month, weekday, hour and bait at a glance. PATTERNS & INSIGHTS - A consistency heatmap shows your most active fishing days like a calendar. - Compare this week with last week and spot your best day and hour. - Find which baits and conditions produce the most fish for you. TACKLE BOX - Keep an inventory of rods, reels, lures, lines, hooks and accessories. - Add brand, specs and quantity so you always know what you own. - Group your gear by category for a tidy, searchable tackle box. ACHIEVEMENTS - Unlock dozens of tiered achievements as you fish more and land bigger fish. - Track your progress toward each goal and share your milestones. - Stay motivated across the whole season with fresh targets to chase. OFFLINE & PRIVATE - Everything works fully offline with no account and no sign-up. - Export or import your full log as JSON, or export catches as CSV. - Choose centimetres or inches, kilograms or pounds, Celsius or Fahrenheit. Catchory is perfect for bass, carp, pike, trout and salmon anglers, fly fishers and lure fishers, sea, lake and river fishing fans, kayak and shore anglers, and anyone who wants a tidy catch log and fishing diary. Whether you fish for sport or keep the catch, it is the fishing journal for people who love time on the water. Your privacy comes first. Catchory stores your catches, spots and gear on your device and asks for no account. Your location is only used when you choose to pin a catch or spot, and your data never leaves your phone unless you export it yourself. Because Catchory keeps everything on your device, your catch log, photos and saved spots load instantly and keep working when you are out of range at the lake, river or coast. Add as many fishing spots as you like, switch between them in a tap and build a season-long picture of what works. The stats screen turns your raw log into clear charts: catches by species and month, a weekday and time-of-day breakdown, a consistency heatmap, a biggest-catch leaderboard and your longest streak of fishing days. Set your default to released or kept, log catch-and-release responsibly, and keep your tackle box organised so you never buy the same lure twice. Catchory is built for planning and personal record-keeping, not for sharing your private spots, so the waters you find stay yours. Always follow local fishing regulations, licences and catch limits wherever you fish. Download Catchory and turn every fishing trip into a record you will keep for years.

Screenshots

HookLog4 screens
Catchory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catchory at none against HookLog's 1. Catchory also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). HookLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. HookLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Catchory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 1 level
HookLog versus Catchory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookLogCatchory
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军 沈Ferran Espuna

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HookLog

One-time1
  • Permanent Membership$0.99
None

Catchory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HookLog free?
HookLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catchory free?
Catchory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HookLog or Catchory have ads?
Catchory shows ads; HookLog does not.

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