# iBobber vs YakTrack

The clearest difference is rating: YakTrack at 5.0 against iBobber's 4.0. iBobber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (256 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YakTrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. iBobber asks for nothing beyond the download.

YakTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBobber has 256 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBobber | YakTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaktrack/id6795790703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReelSonar, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/794673336) | [Marc Batangan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795787614) |

## What reviewers say

### iBobber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333)

This app pairs with a wireless bobber to act as a portable fishfinder. It displays fish locations, depth, and water temperature on your smartphone or smartwatch. Log your catches, map underwater contours, and track your fishing trips.

**Highlights:** Fish detection and depth, GPS hotspot tagging, Waterbed mapping, Trip logging and social sharing, Lunar calendar, Fish and strike alarms

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎣 Good for dock fishing
- 💡 Innovative product
- 💰 Great value for price
- 🗺️ Mapping feature works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 False readings/inaccurate data
- 🐛 Annoying pop-ups (purchase date)

**Reported bugs**

- Screen auto-locks during waterbed mapping
- App crashes upon connecting
- iBobber disconnects frequently
- False readings (fish in swimming pool, incorrect depth)
- Purchase date pop-up appears repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Keep screen from auto-locking during mapping
- Toggle sensitivity and range for flasher mode
- Add more fish types to log (walleye, crappie, trout)
- Allow editing of trip log entries (date, time, weight, etc.)
- Add a 'don't ask again' option for purchase date prompt


### YakTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaktrack/id6795790703)

This app provides anglers with advanced tools for planning and logging fishing trips. It features satellite maps, real-time bite windows, and weather telemetry to enhance your fishing success.

**Highlights:** Satellite maps, Real-time solunar bite windows, Barometric lure matching, Weather and pressure telemetry, Catch logging, PRO subscription for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YakTrack Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBobber free?

iBobber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YakTrack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBobber or YakTrack?

YakTrack is rated higher. iBobber averages 4.0 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while YakTrack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iBobber or YakTrack have ads?

Neither iBobber nor YakTrack shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*