Whatfish vs Wayfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whatfish
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Ever found yourself underwater (or on a remote beach) wondering exactly what just swam past? Meet Whatfish, the ultimate digital field guide designed for divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts who don’t want to wait for a signal to satisfy their curiosity. Why You’ll Love It: Massive Database: Identify over 1,300 marine species at your fingertips. Offline Access: No signal? No problem. The entire database lives on your phone, making it the perfect companion for remote dive boat trips or offshore adventures. Smart Search: Forget complex Latin names. Find what you’re looking for instantly using simple keyword searches based on what you see. Whether you're a pro diver or a casual snorkeler, Whatfish turns your iPhone into a powerful marine encyclopedia. Download Whatfish today and put the world’s oceans in your pocket. Explore. Identify. Learn. Anywhere.
Wayfolio
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Your personal map of favorite places. Wayfolio helps you save, organize and discover the best places around the world—all in one beautiful app. Whether you find a restaurant on Instagram, a hidden café on TikTok, a travel blog, YouTube video or a screenshot from your camera roll, Wayfolio turns inspiration into organized collections you can actually use. Save places from anywhere • Import from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and websites • Paste any link to automatically extract locations • Save places from screenshots using AI • Add places manually from Google Maps • Keep personal notes for every location Discover amazing places nearby • Find restaurants, cafés, bars, attractions and hidden gems • Explore what's open right now • Filter by category, rating and distance • View everything directly on the map Follow curated lists • Discover travel guides created by real people • Follow creators and local experts • Save entire collections with one tap • Never lose recommendations again Everything about a place in one card • Photos • Ratings • Opening hours • Website & social links • Directions • Personal notes • Community notes Whether you're planning your next vacation, building your own city guide, or simply saving recommendations from friends, Wayfolio keeps every place organized and ready whenever you need it. Never lose a recommendation again. Wayfolio Plus • Wayfolio Plus (Annual) — $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial • Wayfolio Plus (Annual) — $3.99 for the first 30 days, then $49.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://wayfolio.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://wayfolio.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wayfolio at 16.4 against Whatfish's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Whatfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wayfolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Whatfish | Wayfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | thomas demesmaeker | Patchy Home Services Inc. |
In-app purchases
Whatfish
- WhatFish, Marine Species ID$9.99
Wayfolio
- Wayfolio Plus Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Wayfolio Plus Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year









