# BaitIQ vs CrowdStarts

The clearest difference is device support: BaitIQ at 3 against CrowdStarts's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BaitIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CrowdStarts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BaitIQ ships an update every 3 days, CrowdStarts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaitIQ | CrowdStarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baitiq/id6768169415/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mike Gomez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896545262) | [CrowdStarts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791297606) |

## What reviewers say

### BaitIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baitiq/id6768169415)

This app enhances fishing trips by providing real-time bait recommendations based on local conditions. Log your catches with photos, track their rarity, and compete with friends in custom tournaments. It offers smart insights to help you catch more fish.

**Highlights:** Real-time bait recommendations, Catch logging with photos, Trophy fish rarity rating, Head-to-head fishing matches, Custom tournament hosting, Activity timeline insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BaitIQ Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BaitIQ Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### CrowdStarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdstarts/id6791297604)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrowdStarts Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| CrowdStarts Pro - Annual | $38.99 | per year |
| Boost Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Credits (3) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaitIQ free?

BaitIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CrowdStarts free?

CrowdStarts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BaitIQ or CrowdStarts have ads?

Neither BaitIQ nor CrowdStarts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BaitIQ or CrowdStarts?

BaitIQ ships an update every 3 days, and CrowdStarts every 5 days. Most recently, BaitIQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrowdStarts on October 16, 2026.

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