Comparison

Current vs Fish Factor

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

Head to head
About

Current

This AI-powered companion helps anglers fish smarter by identifying lures and catches. It offers personalized recommendations, tracks your tackle, and logs your fishing success. Share your achievements and discover new spots with a community of fellow anglers.

Highlights
  • AI Lure Detection
  • AI Fish Identification
  • Smart Species Recommendations
  • Massive Lure Database
  • Tackle Box Inventory
  • Angler Log
  • Fishing Spots Map
Features
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Current is the AI-powered fishing companion that helps you fish smarter, not just longer. Snap a photo of any lure and Current identifies it instantly — type, color pattern, ideal conditions. Snap your catch and it logs the species automatically into your personal Angler Log. No more guessing, no more lost notes in your camera roll. KEY FEATURES • AI Lure Detection — Point your camera at any lure and get an instant breakdown: type, action, when to use it. • AI Fish Identification — Photograph your catch and Current logs the species, size estimate, and conditions to your Angler Log. • Smart Species Picks — Real-time recommendations based on your local weather, time of day, and season. See what's biting before you tie on. • Massive Lure Database — Browse 8,200+ real lure products from across the industry, filter by species, technique, and conditions. • Tackle Box — Track everything you own. Know what's working, what's collecting dust, and what to grab next trip. • Angler Log — A Pokémon-style fish collection. Catch every species, unlock rarity tiers, and build a trophy room of personal bests. • Fishing Spots Map — Save your honey holes privately. See nearby community catches if you want the social side. • Catch Feed — Share your wins, follow other anglers, get tactics from people fishing the same waters. • Achievements — Streaks, species milestones, "first fish of the season" badges. The reasons to keep casting stack up. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're a weekend bass angler, a kid catching their first bluegill, or a tournament regular tracking patterns — Current turns every cast into data and every catch into a story. PRIVACY FIRST Your spots are yours. Location data stays on-device unless you explicitly share a catch. No ads. No selling your fishing data. Ever. Tight lines. Terms of Use: https://jbradfield44.github.io/current-legal/terms.html

About

Fish Factor

Log fishing catches with AI-powered species and size estimation from photos. Discover community hotspots, get bite forecasts, and track your gear and trips. Connect with other anglers and access fishing regulations.

Highlights
  • AI catch logging
  • Interactive hotspot map
  • Daily bite forecast
  • Species profiles
  • Gear and trip tracking
  • Fishing regulations access
  • Community features
Features
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FishFactor is the fishing logbook that actually helps you catch more fish. LOG A CATCH IN SECONDS Snap a photo and FishFactor estimates the species, length, and weight for you. Tag the lure, water body, and GPS spot — time, weather, and moon phase are captured automatically. COMMUNITY HOTSPOTS An interactive map shows where anglers are catching. Tap a hotspot to see the top three species and top three baits logged there. BITE FORECAST A daily forecast combining solunar periods, weather, and pressure trends so you know when to go. SPECIES HUB Detailed profiles for dozens of freshwater species, with the lures and conditions that actually produced catches in your area. YOUR GEAR AND TRIPS Track your tackle box, log trips, and see personal stats and a leaderboard among anglers you follow. REGULATIONS Quick links to state fishing regulations and private storage for your license details. COMMUNITY Share catches, like and comment, host meetups, and message other anglers directly. Privacy-first: you control whether each catch shows an exact, fuzzy, or hidden location. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getfishfactor.app/privacy

Screenshots

Current4 screens
Fish Factor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fish Factor at every 2 days against Current's every 9 days. Fish Factor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Current's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Current sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fish Factor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fish Factor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Current has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current ships an update every 9 days, Fish Factor every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Current versus Fish Factor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrentFish Factor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin BradfieldMatthew Gall

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Current

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Elite Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Elite Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Fish Factor

Subscriptions2
  • FishFactor Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FishFactor Premium - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Current free?
Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fish Factor free?
Fish Factor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Current or Fish Factor?
Fish Factor is rated higher. Current averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fish Factor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Current or Fish Factor have ads?
Neither Current nor Fish Factor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current or Fish Factor?
Current ships an update every 9 days, and Fish Factor every 2 days. Most recently, Current was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fish Factor on October 31, 2026.

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