Comparison

First Cast 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

First Cast

Features
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First Cast tells you where to fish — and whether today is worth it. Tap any spot on the live map for a conditions score, the reasons behind it, and the day's feeding windows. No account, no sign-up, no ads. A MAP BUILT FOR WATER - Tens of thousands of fishing spots with live river flow and gauge readings - Lakes and ponds, plus public boat ramps with one-tap driving directions - Air temperature, drought, rain and wind layers you can toggle on and off - Live severe-weather warnings — free for everyone, always KNOW WHEN TO GO - Best Times to Fish: the day's major and minor feeding windows in an hourly bite meter - A live rating from Excellent to Slow, and moon phase through the day - A 7-day bite outlook so you can pick the right morning before you go EVERY SPOT, SCORED - One score for the day, with the conditions behind it spelled out - Hourly and 3-day forecasts for the spot itself, not the nearest city - Save your spots and get alerted when conditions turn in your favor FISH GUIDE - Species profiles: habitat, where to find them, and what they're hitting YOUR LOGBOOK — FREE, FOREVER - Log a catch in seconds; the weather attaches itself - Build a private record of what actually worked - Every catch makes the map better for the next angler, so we'll never charge for it FIRST CAST PRO Unlimited spots and alerts, the 7-day bite outlook, and every map layer. Weekly with a 3-day free trial, annual, or pay once for lifetime access. PRIVACY No accounts. No ads. No trackers. Catch reports are anonymous. Built by the Snoflo team · snoflo.org Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://snoflo.org/products/firstcast#terms Privacy Policy: https://snoflo.org/products/firstcast#privacy

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

First Cast4 screens
Fish Factor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fish Factor at every 2 days against First Cast's every 2 weeks. Fish Factor also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. First Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, Fish Factor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
First Cast versus Fish Factor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst CastFish Factor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnoflo.org LLCMatthew Gall

In-app purchases

2 purchases

First Cast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Fish Factor

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

Questions

Is First Cast free?
First Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fish Factor free?
Fish Factor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Cast or Fish Factor have ads?
Neither First Cast nor Fish Factor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Cast or Fish Factor?
First Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fish Factor every 2 days. Most recently, First Cast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fish Factor on October 31, 2026.

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