Comparison

TackleCache vs PatternLab

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, 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/

About

PatternLab

This app generates personalized fishing game plans for California lakes based on seasonal patterns, weather, and proven strategies. It provides detailed insights on bass positioning, lure selections, and adjustments to make on the water. The goal is to help anglers make informed decisions and improve their fishing success.

Highlights
  • Lake-specific game plan generation
  • Seasonal bass behavior analysis
  • Lure selection with depth ranges
  • Weather and pressure considerations
  • Saved plans for future trips
  • Informed starting point for fishing
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PatternLab is a bass fishing planning app for California lakes, with more states and lakes coming soon. Choose your lake, fishing date, and expected weather to generate a lake-specific game plan for the conditions you expect to face. YOUR LAKE. YOUR CONDITIONS. YOUR GAME PLAN. PatternLab turns seasonal bass behavior, proven strategies, and lake-specific information into a structured pre-trip plan. Review where to start, how deep to fish, which lures fit the day, and what changes to watch for once you are on the water. HOW PLANS ARE BUILT Plans are built from guide reports, fishing articles, and angler-verified data. EACH GAME PLAN INCLUDES: - Seasonal phase and bass positioning - Primary and secondary (backup) patterns with depth ranges - Lure recommendations for each pattern, with tips - How your weather, timing, and fishing pressure affect the bite FREE WITH THE DOWNLOAD - 3 plans per month with a free PatternLab account - Core plan sections: snapshot, primary and secondary patterns, fish positioning, and seasonal guidance PATTERNLAB PLUS - 30 plans per month - Full access to every plan section - Bait recommendations for your primary and secondary patterns BUILT TO HELP YOU MAKE FASTER DECISIONS PatternLab is not a generic fishing forecast. It helps you narrow the water and arrive with an informed starting point based on the lake, date, and conditions you choose. PATTERNLAB PLUS SUBSCRIPTION PatternLab Plus is an auto-renewable subscription available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PatternLab Terms of Service: https://www.patternlab.fish/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.patternlab.fish/privacy

Screenshots

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PatternLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TackleCache at none against PatternLab's shown. TackleCache also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TackleCache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PatternLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TackleCache ships an update every 3 days, PatternLab fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TackleCache versus PatternLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTackleCachePatternLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChamp CaldwellPatternlab LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TackleCache

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

PatternLab

Subscriptions2
  • PatternLab Plus" (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • PatternLab Plus (yearly)$69.991 Year

Questions

Is TackleCache free?
TackleCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatternLab free?
PatternLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TackleCache or PatternLab have ads?
PatternLab shows ads; TackleCache does not.
Which is updated more often, TackleCache or PatternLab?
TackleCache ships an update every 3 days, and PatternLab fortnightly. Most recently, TackleCache was updated on October 31, 2026 and PatternLab on October 31, 2026.

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