Fish Log vs Hook IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fish Log
This app helps anglers track their fishing trips and catches, providing personalized insights based on historical data and environmental conditions. It learns your patterns to suggest effective techniques and lures, helping you plan future outings for better success. All your data is private and exportable.
- Log catches with GPS, species, and conditions
- AI-powered personalized fishing insights
- 7-day fishing outlook
- Detailed pattern analysis of baits and techniques
- Offline functionality
- Private data with export options
- Tackle box and trophy room
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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.
Hook IQ
This app provides personalized fishing forecasts based on your location and current conditions. It suggests the best lures, colors, and retrieval techniques to help you catch more fish. Get insights into bite windows and strike scores to maximize your fishing success.
- Personalized fishing game plan
- Recommended lures and baits
- Lure color recommendations
- Target fishing depth
- Strike Score (0-100)
- Best bite window
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STOP GUESSING. START CATCHING. You already know where you're fishing. Hook IQ helps you figure out what to throw when you get there. Enter your fishing location and Hook IQ builds a personalized game plan around your water and current conditions — giving you the information you need to make your first cast with confidence. KNOW WHAT TO THROW Not sure whether to grab the topwater, drop shot, jig, or something else? Hook IQ helps take the guesswork out of your tackle box. Your forecast includes: • Recommended lures and baits • Lure color recommendations • Target fishing depth • Presentation and retrieval guidance • Species-specific recommendations KNOW WHEN THEY'RE BITING Every forecast includes a Strike Score from 0–100, giving you a quick look at how favorable the current conditions are. You'll also get: • Best bite window • Weather conditions • Water temperature • Wind conditions • Fishing depth recommendations YOUR WATER. YOUR CONDITIONS. YOUR GAME PLAN. Just tell Hook IQ where you're fishing. Want to get more specific? Add your target species and the time you're fishing. Both are optional. No clutter. No complicated setup. Just the information you need to help answer the question every angler asks: What should I throw today? KNOW WHAT FISH WANT BEFORE YOU CAST. HOOK IQ PREMIUM Unlock full access to Hook IQ forecasts, Strike Scores, lure recommendations, bite windows, and more. Start with a 3-day free trial and cancel anytime. • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $39.99 (save ~33%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms and Conditions: https://hookiq-mobile-version.base44.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hookiq-mobile-version.base44.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fish Log at none against Hook IQ's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Hook IQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fish Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fish Log against 5.0 for Hook IQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Fish Log ships an update weekly, Hook IQ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fish Log | Hook IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Mason | F & S Capital LLC |
Customer experience
Fish Log
Hook IQ
In-app purchases
Fish Log
No in-app purchases
Hook IQ
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year









