Fishsabi vs Salt Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fishsabi
This app uses applied fisheries science and historical catch data to generate CPUE heat maps, identifying genuine fishing opportunities. It offers grid-based intelligence and species-specific insights for tactical decisions, aiming to help anglers travel less and catch more.
- CPUE Heat maps
- Grid Based Intelligence
- Species Specific Heat maps
- Data-Driven Confidence
- Game Fishing Focused
- Trusted Mates Sharing
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Fishsabi: Your edge in the hunt for success applied fisheries science, engineered for the open ocean. If you believe success offshore is earned through preparation, data, and discipline – Fishsabi was built for you How Fishsabi Works: Fishsabi continuously analyses historical catch data against recorded effort to generate CPUE (Catch Per Unit Effort) heat maps. Each ocean grid cell runs its own statistical model, working quietly in the background identifying genuine opportunity. Effort tracking automatically pauses when you return to port. This protects data quality, eliminates false effort, and maintains predictive integrity What You Get: • CPUE Heat maps – See true hotspots, not just where people fish most • Grid Based Intelligence – Fine-scale spatial analysis for tactical decisions • Fish Species Specific Heat maps – Dedicated heat maps built around your chosen target • Data-Driven Confidence – Travel less, catch more • Game Fishing Focused – Built for pelagic and blue water anglers • Trusted Mates Sharing – Combine datasets to increase sample size and accelerate success Fishsabi offers a one-month free trial for new subscribers. During this period, you receive full access to all features at no charge. After the trial ends a monthly paid subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. settings. Read the EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.
Salt Diary
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Salt diary is a simple, easy to use app that allows you to log and track your pelagic fishing. (Premium subscription required). Log each fish within seconds of it happening whether it be Raised, Hooked or Caught. With each entry into your personal Salt Diary crucial information like water temperature, currents, tide and moon phases, altimetry and much more are automatically logged privately and securely. The Salt Diary app is not just a logbook but also a tool in your arsenal that takes the guess work out, teaches you what to look for to become more consistent and ultimately catch more fish. By the way, there are many more features to come each as cool and informative as the last. Never rely on memory alone. With our streamlined logging system, you can instantly record fish activity based on three critical stages: Raised: “You can learn a lot from the fish you didn’t catch” Learn from fish that enter your spread, hit your baits or inspect your lures, never to be seen again. Hooked: Track your strikes and hook-up ratios to optimise your tackle, speed, and techniques. Caught: Keep a detailed record of every fish you land, including size, weight, location and photos. Combined with environmental data, Salt Diary helps you build a lifetime archive while uncovering the patterns behind your most successful catches. Precise Location & Environmental Data(Premium Feature) Salt Diary does the heavy lifting for you. Every time you log a fish the app captures precise GPS coordinates alongside vital environmental data. Track Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Currents, Moon Phases, Tides Phases, Altimetry, Barometric Pressure and Chlorophyll Concentration to identify patterns that lead to your high-yield fishing spots. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://saltdiary.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Salt Diary at every 2 weeks against Fishsabi's monthly. Fishsabi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Fishsabi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Salt Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fishsabi ships an update monthly, Salt Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fishsabi | Salt Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DANIEL STEVE BARROW | Salt Diary Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Fishsabi
- Fishsabi Monthly Plan1 Month trial$5.991 Month
Salt Diary
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$79.991 Year








