Comparison

TackleCache vs TackleBox Manager

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

Head to head
About

TackleCache

Features
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Know what you own. Know what you use. TackleCache is a fishing tackle inventory app, tackle box organizer, and barcode scanner built to help anglers catalog and manage their gear faster. SCAN FIRST. TYPE LESS. Adding tackle shouldn’t feel like work. Scan a product barcode and TackleCache will use known product information to help fill in the item details. If the barcode isn’t recognized, photograph the front and back of the package and let TackleCache read the label instead. Review and edit the information before adding it to your inventory. TackleCache can help capture: • Product and brand names • Colors and sizes • Model numbers and SKUs • Package quantities • Notes and other useful information You can also enter tackle manually whenever you prefer. ORGANIZE YOUR FISHING TACKLE Build a searchable inventory that reflects how your gear is actually stored. Track quantities, attach photos, add notes, and organize tackle by inventory. Premium containers let you mirror your real tackle boxes, bags, and other storage while keeping everything connected to the correct inventory. Use TackleCache to: • Record detailed tackle information • Track how many of each item you own • Search and sort your inventory • Add item and package photos • Organize gear by inventory and container • Move tackle between storage locations • Receive low-stock alerts when it may be time to restock CHECK WHAT IS ACTUALLY ON HAND Inventory Check helps you physically count your tackle using barcode scans, NFC tags, or manual selection. Add newly found items while you count, then review, edit, accept, or ignore each suggested adjustment before anything changes. Premium members can check a single container, an entire inventory, or every inventory and container in one session. Smart move detection can suggest when tackle has moved between boxes instead of showing confusing quantity mismatches. TAP TO FIND YOUR GEAR Assign NFC tags to tackle, inventories, and Premium containers. Tap your phone to a tag to instantly pull up the linked gear—ideal for homemade tackle, custom items, storage boxes, and equipment without manufacturer barcodes. TRACK WHAT YOU USE ON THE WATER Trip Mode connects your fishing log and catch tracker directly to your tackle inventory. During a trip, mark tackle as used, record catches, and track which baits produced results. Afterward, review what you used and apply approved quantity adjustments. Over time, learn not only what you own, but which tackle you actually use and which baits produce catches. FREE FEATURES Get started with the tools needed to build and manage a personal tackle inventory: • One inventory with up to 50 items • Barcode and package-label scanning • NFC tag scanning and assignment • Inventory Check • Editable item details • Item and package photos • Search and sorting tools • Default low-stock alerts • Basic Trip Mode • Trip and catch tracking • Export selected items TACKLECACHE PREMIUM Premium adds more capacity, organization, and insight: • Unlimited tackle items • Multiple inventories • Transfers between inventories • Containers for tackle boxes, bags, and storage • Container-aware transfers and filtering • Full Inventory Check with smart move suggestions • Advanced sorting and item rankings • Item locking • Custom low-stock thresholds • Expanded trip summaries • Monthly, yearly, and custom-date analytics • Lake-based trip data filtering • Rankings based on use, catches, and inventory adjustments • Recommended bait insights • Enhanced export options Whether your tackle is stored in one box or spread between your boat, garage, bags, and tackle boxes, TackleCache helps you add it faster, find it more easily, and understand what you use. Scan first. Type less. Know what you own. Know what you use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TackleBox Manager

Features
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TackleBox Manager helps you organize all your fishing gear by category, all in one place. Ever forgotten which lures you already own? Bought the same lure twice by mistake? With TackleBox Manager, you can check your entire collection at a glance. Just take a photo of your fishing gear and the AI will automatically detect the item names and register them all at once. No manual input needed — add new gear instantly after every fishing trip. Features: ・AI Scanning — Take a photo and Gemini 2.5 Flash automatically detects and registers your fishing gear ・Category Management — Drag and drop to reorder categories freely ・Item Tracking — Record item name, quantity, purchase price, and date ・Japanese / English Support — Automatically follows your device language setting ・Local Storage — All data saved securely on your device. Works offline.

Screenshots

TackleCache3 screens
TackleBox Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TackleBox Manager at none against TackleCache's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. TackleCache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TackleBox Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TackleCache ships an update every 3 days, TackleBox Manager every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TackleCache versus TackleBox Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTackleCacheTackleBox Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChamp CaldwellRyoma Watanabe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TackleCache

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
None

TackleBox Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TackleCache free?
TackleCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TackleBox Manager free?
TackleBox Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TackleCache or TackleBox Manager have ads?
Neither TackleCache nor TackleBox Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TackleCache or TackleBox Manager?
TackleCache ships an update every 3 days, and TackleBox Manager every 4 days. Most recently, TackleCache was updated on September 17, 2026 and TackleBox Manager on September 18, 2026.

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