Weighbook vs spIRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weighbook
This app simplifies bass fishing tournaments for directors and anglers. It handles everything from registration and weigh-in to results, even in areas with no cell service. Anglers can track their performance and view live standings.
- Tournament creation and management
- Offline weigh-in functionality
- Multiple weigh-in modes
- Live leaderboards
- Stripe-powered registration
- Angler tournament history tracking
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WeighBook — Tournament Fishing, Simplified WeighBook is the all-in-one platform for bass fishing tournament directors and anglers. From registration to weigh-in to results — run your entire tournament from your phone. For Directors: Create and manage tournaments, seasons, divisions, and tours Offline-first weigh-in — works at boat ramps with no cell service Multiple weigh-in modes: Traditional, Big Bass, Marshall Mode, MC Mode, and more Bump Station for streamlined two-person weigh-in workflows Live leaderboards your anglers can follow in real time Stripe-powered registration and entry fee collection Print payout checks directly from the app Guided tournament creation wizard — set up an event in minutes For Anglers: Browse and register for tournaments near you View live leaderboards and real-time standings Track your tournament history, stats, and payouts Manage your team, partnerships, and club memberships Built for the Ramp: WeighBook is designed to work where tournaments happen — boat ramps, lakes, and rural areas with unreliable connectivity. The offline-first architecture ensures your weigh-in never stalls, syncing automatically when signal returns. Whether you run a 10-boat Monday night club or a 200-boat open, WeighBook scales with you.
spIRL
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Say goodbye to the frustration of disorganized pickup games. spIRL is the premier platform designed to help you find your local sports community, commit to a game, and get on the field with zero friction. Whether you're looking for a 5v5 basketball run, a soccer match, or a pickleball partner, spIRL makes it happen. KEY FEATURES: Sport Discovery: Find local games for Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, and Pickleball in seconds. "Game On" Automation: Never drive to an empty court again. spIRL automatically notifies all players via SMS as soon as the minimum player threshold is reached. Real-Time Chat: Coordinate with your roster directly in the app. Share location details, jersey colors, or a bit of pre-game hype. Personal Shopper: Get smart gear recommendations tailored to your specific playing history. The more you play, the better the gear picks. Zero Commitment: No monthly fees, no club memberships. Just find a game and play. PRO SOCIAL: Join the local community of athletes who are tired of group-chat chaos. Commit your spot, see who’s coming, and get ready for the win.
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Verdict
Weighbook and spIRL are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Weighbook ships an update weekly, spIRL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weighbook | spIRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Weber | Zach Raderstorf |
In-app purchases
Weighbook
No in-app purchases
spIRL
No in-app purchases









