# iBobber vs Shot Caddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Caddy at 100% against iBobber's 47%. Shot Caddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). iBobber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (255 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Caddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBobber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Caddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBobber has 255 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iBobber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shot Caddy's.

iBobber ships an update every 5 months, Shot Caddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBobber | Shot Caddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibobber/id794673333/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-caddy/id6805974014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReelSonar, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/794673336) | [Precision Sports Ai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805974016) |

## 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


### Shot Caddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-caddy/id6805974014)

This training log simplifies recording target sports sessions, allowing users to track progress and identify trends in their performance. It consolidates data across disciplines like rifle, pistol, and shotgun, providing insights into equipment, loads, and shot consistency.

**Highlights:** Effortless session logging, Consolidated log for all disciplines, Automated performance analysis, Track equipment and ammunition, Monitor group size and trends, Data validation and clean logs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shot Caddy Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shot Caddy Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 50 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 AI Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBobber free?

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

### Is Shot Caddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBobber or Shot Caddy?

Shot Caddy is rated higher. iBobber averages 4.0 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Shot Caddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iBobber or Shot Caddy have ads?

Neither iBobber nor Shot Caddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBobber or Shot Caddy?

iBobber ships an update every 5 months, and Shot Caddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBobber was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shot Caddy on October 29, 2026.

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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.*