Comparison

LinkFish vs FischApp

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

Head to head
About

LinkFish

Connect with local anglers, buy and sell fishing gear, and get AI-powered bait recommendations. This app helps you fish smarter, travel lighter, and discover people who know your waters best.

Highlights
  • Buy and sell fishing gear
  • Connect with local anglers and guides
  • Book fishing charters
  • AI-powered bait recommendations
  • In-app messaging
  • Fishing profile creation
Features
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LinkFish is the all in one fishing app: know when and where to fish, identify what you catch, and buy or sell gear with anglers near you. Whether you fish farm ponds, big lakes, rivers or the coast, LinkFish puts live data, AI and a real angler community in your pocket. LINKFISH MAPS Ask for fishing spots near you and get turn by turn directions right in the app. Tap any lake or river to see the fish that live there. Explore hot fish zones, depth contours, boat ramps, piers, public access, live weather radar and water conditions. Save map areas for offline use on no-signal waters. KNOW WHEN TO FISH Bite forecasts built from live weather, pressure, moon and tide data. A daily briefing tells you the best window and the best spot. Strike window alerts let you know when it's time to go. Storm and weather warnings keep you safe. ASK LINKFISH Ask anything about fishing and get answers backed by live conditions and your own catch history. Bait Lab and Gear Advisor recommend the exact setup for your target species today. AI FISH SCANNER Snap a photo or video of your catch to identify the species, estimate length, log it and get bait tips. Read your sonar screen with AI. Check fishing regulations for where you're standing. YOUR FISHING LOG Log catches with weather snapshots, track patterns that actually work for you, earn passport stamps for every water you fish, level up your Angler Journey and complete seasonal challenges. Export your log as PDF or CSV. TRIPS & TOOLS Plan trips with a shared checklist and cost split. Species Playbook, offline Field Guide, animated Knot Assistant, Line Calculator, Tackle Box, Ice Fishing toolkit and Lost Gear Network. COMMUNITY Share catches and reels, join competitions, find anglers near you, message and call friends, and hop on Angler Radio or live video to talk fishing in real time. MARKETPLACE Buy and sell rods, reels, tackle, bait and charter trips with local anglers. Sellers pay a flat $0.99/month and keep 100% of every sale, no commission. Secure checkout, in app shipping labels and a built in negotiation assistant. Available in 29 languages. Download LinkFish and spend less time guessing and more time catching. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FischApp

Features
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FischApp – Your Smart Fishing Companion FischApp helps anglers plan fishing trips, record catches and analyse their fishing success. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, all your essential fishing tools are available in one app. Bite Forecast Plan your next fishing trip with detailed bite forecasts based on your current location. Unlike many fishing apps, FischApp provides forecasts not only for your location but also individually for each fish species. Forecasts are calculated using weather conditions, air pressure, temperature, precipitation, time of day and other environmental factors. Fishing Log Record every catch with detailed information, including: Fish species Length and weight Date and time Fishing location Water body Bait Weather conditions Photos Personal notes All entries can be edited at any time. Share Your Catch Photos Create attractive catch photos with automatically generated overlays showing information such as fish species, length, location and catch date. Share your photos directly via WhatsApp or your favourite social media apps. Fishing Spots Save and organise your favourite fishing spots and locations for quick access whenever you plan your next trip. Statistics Discover valuable insights from your fishing history. The statistics section includes: Personal bests by species Best fishing times Most successful months Most successful fishing locations Average catch sizes Most frequently caught species Closed Seasons View closed seasons for Germany and Austria, organised by federal state, helping you stay informed about local fishing regulations. Find Photos Faster Quickly find your catch photos using filters instead of searching through your phone's photo gallery. FischApp combines bite forecasts, catch management and fishing statistics in one easy-to-use application.

Screenshots

LinkFish4 screens
FischApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FischApp at none against LinkFish's 3. LinkFish's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LinkFish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FischApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkFish ships an update weekly, FischApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LinkFish versus FischApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkFishFischApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRakesBiz LLCThomas Brugger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LinkFish

Subscriptions2
  • LinkFish Seller Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LinkFish Seller Access2 variants$0.991 Month
None

FischApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkFish free?
LinkFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FischApp free?
FischApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkFish or FischApp have ads?
Both LinkFish and FischApp show ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkFish or FischApp?
LinkFish ships an update weekly, and FischApp fortnightly. Most recently, LinkFish was updated on October 19, 2026 and FischApp on October 10, 2026.

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