Comparison

Fish Cast vs CastCreel

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

Head to head
About

Fish Cast

Features
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FishCast is your all-in-one fishing companion that helps you plan the perfect fishing trip using science-backed data and real-time forecasts. FISH HEATMAP Discover where fish are on the map with color-coded heatmap zones. Green, yellow, orange and red circles show fish density based on species, season and region. Tap fish markers to see species details instantly. 116 SPECIES FISH GUIDE Browse the world's most popular fishing species with detailed information for each: natural baits with effectiveness ratings, artificial lures with techniques, seasonal calendar, fishing methods, legal size limits, and closed seasons. Fish names available in 18 languages. FISH ACTIVITY PREDICTIONS Know exactly when fish are most likely to bite. Our hourly fish activity chart combines solunar data with barometric pressure trends to give you accurate feeding predictions throughout the day. SOLUNAR FORECASTS Access precise major and minor solunar periods calculated for your exact location. Track moon phases, moonrise/moonset times, and sunrise/sunset data. TIDE CHARTS & PREDICTIONS View detailed 24-hour tide charts with high and low tide times, current height, tide trend direction, and current strength indicators. WAVE & MARINE DATA Real-time wave height, swell data, wave period and direction, ocean current speed, and sea surface temperature for coastal anglers. WEATHER INTELLIGENCE Hyperlocal forecasts including temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure with trend analysis, humidity, precipitation, and hourly breakdowns. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get alerted before weather changes - storm warnings, rain alerts, and wind increase notifications. Season alerts tell you when your favorite species enter peak season. Customize alert hours and turn off from the notification itself. INTERACTIVE MAP & SAVED SPOTS Tap anywhere on the map for instant forecasts. Long-press to save your favorite fishing spots. Compare conditions across multiple locations. 7-DAY FORECASTS All tabs update dynamically when you change the date. Find the best day to fish before you leave the house. AVAILABLE IN 18 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, and Hebrew. FISHCAST PRO Unlock the full experience: detailed fish guide with baits and lures, tide charts, wave data, 7-day extended forecast, unlimited saved spots, OpenSeaMap overlay, and species heatmap selection. KEY FEATURES - 116 fish species guide with baits, lures, and seasons - Fish heatmap on interactive map - Hourly fish activity predictions - Solunar clock with feeding periods - Detailed tide charts - Wave and ocean current data - Complete weather forecasts - Smart weather and season notifications - Interactive map with saved spots - 7-day forecasts for all data - Dark and light theme - 18 languages supported Stop guessing, start catching. Download FishCast today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CastCreel

This app uses AI to automatically log your fishing catches. It identifies species, estimates size, and records environmental conditions like weather and tides. Compete with friends, discover new spots, and track your progress with badges and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • AI species identification
  • Automatic condition capture
  • Personalized AI predictions
  • CreelDex species collection
  • Fishing sessions and party mode
  • Community feed and spot map
Features
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CastCreel is the AI-powered fishing log built for serious anglers. Snap a photo of your catch — CastCreel identifies the species, estimates the size, and automatically captures weather, tide, moon phase, and water temperature. No manual entry. No paperwork. FEATURES - AI species identification powered by Google Gemini - Automatic conditions capture — weather, solunar, tide, and pressure - Personal AI predictions — best time, place, and technique based on your own catch history - CreelDex — collect every species in your region - Fishing sessions and party mode — log trips solo or with a crew - King of the Hill — compete for the top catch at every fishing spot - Community feed — share catches with nearby anglers - Fishing spots map — discover public access points near you - Badges and leaderboards — track your progress Your data stays yours. Location is fuzzed on public catches to protect your spots. Free to download and use.

Screenshots

Fish Cast4 screens
CastCreel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CastCreel at none against Fish Cast's 2. Fish Cast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fish Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CastCreel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fish Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, CastCreel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fish Cast versus CastCreel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish CastCastCreel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAtilla KURTBima Prastya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fish Cast

Subscriptions2
  • Fish Cast Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fish Cast Premium1 Year trial$14.991 Year
None

CastCreel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fish Cast free?
Fish Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CastCreel free?
CastCreel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fish Cast or CastCreel have ads?
Neither Fish Cast nor CastCreel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fish Cast or CastCreel?
Fish Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, and CastCreel every 3 months. Most recently, Fish Cast was updated on November 9, 2026 and CastCreel on October 31, 2026.

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