TackleCache vs Fish Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TackleCache
Read full descriptionHide full description
Know what you own. Know what you use. TackleCache is a fishing tackle inventory app, tackle box organizer, barcode scanner, and fishing log 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 uses known product information to help fill in the details. If the barcode isn’t recognized, photograph the front and back of the package and let TackleCache read the label. Review and edit everything before adding it to your inventory. TackleCache can help capture: • Product and brand names • Colors and sizes • Model numbers and SKUs • Package quantities • Notes You can also enter tackle manually. 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 tackle boxes, bags, and other storage. 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 CHECK WHAT IS ACTUALLY ON HAND Inventory Check helps you physically count tackle using barcode scans, NFC tags, or manual selection. Add newly found items as you count, then review, edit, accept, or ignore suggested adjustments before anything changes. Premium members can check a 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 YOUR TRIPS AND CATCHES 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. MAP YOUR CATCHES See every catch with a saved location on an interactive map in Trip Mode, Trip Log, and trip summaries. Switch between satellite imagery and a USGS land-map view, then filter catches by date range or lake. Premium members can save private custom waypoints anywhere on the map. Mark structure, rock piles, brush, points, and other locations with color-coded categories, fine-tune pin placement, and filter which spots appear. Your saved waypoints are visible only to you. FREE FEATURES • One inventory with up to 50 items • Barcode and package-label scanning • NFC tag scanning and assignment • Inventory Check • Editable item details and photos • Search and sorting tools • Default low-stock alerts • Basic Trip Mode • Trip and catch tracking • Interactive Catch Map • Export selected items TACKLECACHE PREMIUM • Unlimited tackle items • Multiple inventories and transfers • Containers for tackle boxes, bags, and storage • Container-aware transfers and filtering • Full Inventory Check with smart move suggestions • Private custom map waypoints • Advanced sorting and item rankings • Item locking • Custom low-stock thresholds • Expanded trip summaries • Monthly, yearly, and custom-date analytics • Lake-based trip filtering • Rankings based on use, catches, and 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/
Fish Log
This app helps anglers track their fishing trips and catches to identify patterns and improve their success. It automatically logs environmental data and provides personalized insights based on your catch history. Plan your next outing with a 7-day outlook based on historically successful conditions.
- Log catches with GPS, species, weight, and lure details
- Automatic weather and water condition logging
- AI-powered insights on successful techniques and baits
- 7-day fishing outlook based on historical data
- Detailed statistics on patterns and productive conditions
- Offline functionality with data syncing
- Private data with export and import options
Read full descriptionHide full description
Fish Log turns your catches into an edge on the water. Most fishing apps are either a social feed or a generic forecast that tells every angler the same thing. Fish Log is different. It learns from your catches and tells you what actually works for you. LOG EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Record your catches with GPS, species, weight, length, lure, technique, depth, and structure. Fish Log automatically pulls weather, water temperature, and barometric pressure so you are not fumbling with your phone. Log a full trip or a quick catch in seconds, even by voice. MEET LUNKER, YOUR PERSONAL READ Lunker studies your entire catch history and finds the days that looked just like today. Then it tells you what worked on those days. Same time of year, similar pressure, similar conditions. The more you log, the sharper Lunker gets. You also get a 7-day outlook so you can plan trips around the days that have historically fished best for you. SEE YOUR PATTERNS Detailed stats break down your best baits, colors, techniques, and the lure-and-technique combos putting fish in the boat at each lake. Spot your most productive depths, structures, and conditions at a glance. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - A tackle box to save your go-to setups - A trophy room for your personal bests - A full map of every catch you have logged - Official structure and habitat markers - Log a skunk to track the tough days too, because what does not work is data - Works offline on the water and syncs when you reconnect YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU Fish Log is private by default. No public feeds, no leaderboards, no shared spot maps. Nobody can see where you fish or what you catch. Export your entire catch log to a spreadsheet anytime, and import your history from other apps so switching does not mean starting over. Built by an angler, for anglers. Download Fish Log and start turning your time on the water into your sharpest tool.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fish Log at none against TackleCache's 2. TackleCache's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. TackleCache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fish Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
TackleCache ships an update every 3 days, Fish Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TackleCache | Fish Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Champ Caldwell | Nicholas Mason |
In-app purchases
TackleCache
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
Fish Log
No in-app purchases









