TackleBox Manager vs Fish Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TackleBox Manager
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TackleBox Manager helps you organize all your fishing gear by category, all in one place. Ever forgotten which lures you already own? Bought the same lure twice by mistake? With TackleBox Manager, you can check your entire collection at a glance. Just take a photo of your fishing gear and the AI will automatically detect the item names and register them all at once. No manual input needed — add new gear instantly after every fishing trip. Features: ・AI Scanning — Take a photo and Gemini 2.5 Flash automatically detects and registers your fishing gear ・Category Management — Drag and drop to reorder categories freely ・Item Tracking — Record item name, quantity, purchase price, and date ・Japanese / English Support — Automatically follows your device language setting ・Local Storage — All data saved securely on your device. Works offline.
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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TackleBox Manager at every 4 days against Fish Log's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TackleBox Manager ships an update every 4 days, Fish Log fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | TackleBox Manager | 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 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryoma Watanabe | Nicholas Mason |
In-app purchases
TackleBox Manager
No in-app purchases
Fish Log
No in-app purchases
Questions
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