Comparison

LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes vs LakeLore

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

Head to head
About

LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes

This app provides Minnesota anglers with detailed information on over 1700 lakes, including fish species, water clarity, and real-time water temperature. It features a bite activity score and moon phase tracking to help users fish smarter.

Highlights
  • 1700+ Minnesota lakes with detailed info
  • Live water temperature data
  • Bite Activity Score
  • Moon phase tracking
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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LakeTracker Pro is the ultimate fishing companion for Minnesota anglers. Whether you're chasing walleye on Mille Lacs or bass on a hidden gem up north, LakeTracker Pro gives you the intel you need before you ever leave the dock. FEATURES: • 1700+ Minnesota lakes with fish species, water clarity, and detailed lake info • Live water temperature data powered by USGS • Bite Activity Score — know when the fish are most likely to bite • Moon phase tracking for smarter fishing decisions • Clean, easy-to-use interface built for anglers on the go Stop guessing and start catching. LakeTracker Pro puts real data in your hands so you can fish smarter every time out.

About

LakeLore

Access detailed fish population data for publicly surveyed lakes across 38 US states. Search by species, location, and lake characteristics to maximize your fishing success. View historical catch data and stocking records.

Highlights
  • Search lakes by species, county, and size
  • View catch-per-unit-effort and average size
  • Access stocking history
  • Compare lakes side-by-side
  • Data from 38 US states
  • Free Minnesota data
Features
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The #1 thing you can do to maximize your fishing success is to fish bodies of water that have high quantities of the fish you are targeting. LakeLore makes this information easy to access and affordable for the average angler. It's a field guide to fish populations in publicly surveyed lakes. Decades of state fisheries netting surveys, electrofishing data, and stocking records, gathered into one atlas. No accounts. No ads. Minnesota is free. NOT A GOVERNMENT APP LakeLore is an independent app. It does not represent any government entity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government agency. All fisheries data in LakeLore is public information republished from the official state agency sources listed below. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Search lakes by species, county, gear type, lake size, year, and stocking density. • View catch-per-unit-effort and average size for a given lake over time, broken out by gear type. • View stocking history — fry, fingerlings, yearlings, adults — with an estimated 'adult fish per 100 acres' overlay derived from a survival model. • Compare lakes side-by-side in a scatter plot. DATA COVERED • 38 US states, assembled from each state fish and wildlife agency's published surveys, forecasts, and stocking records. • Minnesota — free, no subscription. • Every other state is included in the LakeLore All-States subscription — and browsable in preview before you subscribe. OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES The fisheries data in LakeLore comes from these official state agency websites: • Minnesota: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us • South Dakota: https://gfp.sd.gov • North Dakota: https://gf.nd.gov • Iowa: https://www.iowadnr.gov • Wisconsin: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov • Washington: https://wdfw.wa.gov • Montana: https://fwp.mt.gov • Missouri: https://mdc.mo.gov • Illinois: https://dnr.illinois.gov • Indiana: https://www.in.gov/dnr • Ohio: https://ohiodnr.gov • Florida: https://myfwc.com • Georgia: https://georgiawildlife.com • Alabama: https://www.outdooralabama.com • Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/twra • North Carolina: https://www.ncwildlife.org • Virginia: https://dwr.virginia.gov • Oregon: https://myodfw.com • Idaho: https://idfg.idaho.gov • Wyoming: https://wgfd.wyo.gov • Utah: https://wildlife.utah.gov • Colorado: https://cpw.state.co.us • New Mexico: https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov • Nevada: https://www.ndow.org • California: https://wildlife.ca.gov • Oklahoma: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com • Texas: https://tpwd.texas.gov • New York: https://dec.ny.gov • Pennsylvania: https://www.fishandboat.com • Arkansas: https://www.agfc.com • Louisiana: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov • Maine: https://www.maine.gov/ifw • Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/deep • Maryland: https://dnr.maryland.gov • New Hampshire: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov • Mississippi: https://www.mdwfp.com • West Virginia: https://wvdnr.gov • New Jersey: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw WHAT IT IS NOT LakeLore is informational only. It does not grant access to any water or replace any fishing regulation. Always consult the relevant state agency for the authoritative current rules and licensing requirements. SUBSCRIPTION LakeLore All-States — US$4.99 per year, auto-renewing. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your device's subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.lakeloreapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.lakeloreapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes4 screens
LakeLore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes at none against LakeLore's 1. LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). LakeLore's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. LakeLore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes against 5.0 for LakeLore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes ships an update every 3 weeks, LakeLore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes versus LakeLore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLakeTracker Pro MN LakesLakeLore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEVIN DAVID HAGENLakeLore App LLC

In-app purchases

None

LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LakeLore

Subscriptions1
  • LakeLore All-States$4.991 Year

Questions

Is LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes free?
LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LakeLore free?
LakeLore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes or LakeLore?
LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes and LakeLore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes or LakeLore have ads?
LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes shows ads; LakeLore does not.
Which is updated more often, LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes or LakeLore?
LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes ships an update every 3 weeks, and LakeLore every 2 months. Most recently, LakeTracker Pro MN Lakes was updated on October 3, 2026 and LakeLore on October 10, 2026.

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