Comparison

Kayak Session Magazine vs LinkFish

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kayak Session Magazine

Experience the world's leading whitewater kayaking magazine, featuring stunning photography and insightful articles. Discover inspiring content from top outdoor photographers and writers, presented with a creative layout.

Highlights
  • Stunning whitewater kayaking photography
  • In-depth articles from acclaimed writers
  • Creative layout and fresh content
  • Inspiring visuals of kayakers
  • Essential reading for kayakers
Features
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The International Whitewater Magazine. The biggest whitewater kayaking magazine in the world. If a photo speaks a thousand words, then Kayak Session is an encyclopedia. Dubbed the ‘National Geographic’ of whitewater kayaking, we collaborate with some of the best photographers and most acclaimed writers in the outdoor industry. Our photo concept is to show stunning images of kayakers in their element. This photos-first idea is coupled with a creative layout and fresh content, sure to inspire our readers with every issue. Kayak Session is the essential reading for whitewater kayakers worldwide. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue = 5.99 € • 1 year subscription = 19.99 €, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy & Terms of Service : https://www.kayaksession.com/wp-content/themes/gonzo/images/KSP-Privacy-policy.pdf

About

LinkFish

Connect with local anglers, buy and sell fishing gear, and get AI-powered bait recommendations. This app helps you fish smarter, travel lighter, and discover people who know your waters best.

Highlights
  • Buy and sell fishing gear
  • Connect with local anglers and guides
  • Book fishing charters
  • AI-powered bait recommendations
  • In-app messaging
  • Fishing profile creation
Features
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LinkFish is the all in one fishing app: know when and where to fish, identify what you catch, and buy or sell gear with anglers near you. Whether you fish farm ponds, big lakes, rivers or the coast, LinkFish puts live data, AI and a real angler community in your pocket. LINKFISH MAPS Ask for fishing spots near you and get turn by turn directions right in the app. Tap any lake or river to see the fish that live there. Explore hot fish zones, depth contours, boat ramps, piers, public access, live weather radar and water conditions. Save map areas for offline use on no-signal waters. KNOW WHEN TO FISH Bite forecasts built from live weather, pressure, moon and tide data. A daily briefing tells you the best window and the best spot. Strike window alerts let you know when it's time to go. Storm and weather warnings keep you safe. ASK LINKFISH Ask anything about fishing and get answers backed by live conditions and your own catch history. Bait Lab and Gear Advisor recommend the exact setup for your target species today. AI FISH SCANNER Snap a photo or video of your catch to identify the species, estimate length, log it and get bait tips. Read your sonar screen with AI. Check fishing regulations for where you're standing. YOUR FISHING LOG Log catches with weather snapshots, track patterns that actually work for you, earn passport stamps for every water you fish, level up your Angler Journey and complete seasonal challenges. Export your log as PDF or CSV. TRIPS & TOOLS Plan trips with a shared checklist and cost split. Species Playbook, offline Field Guide, animated Knot Assistant, Line Calculator, Tackle Box, Ice Fishing toolkit and Lost Gear Network. COMMUNITY Share catches and reels, join competitions, find anglers near you, message and call friends, and hop on Angler Radio or live video to talk fishing in real time. MARKETPLACE Buy and sell rods, reels, tackle, bait and charter trips with local anglers. Sellers pay a flat $0.99/month and keep 100% of every sale, no commission. Secure checkout, in app shipping labels and a built in negotiation assistant. Available in 29 languages. Download LinkFish and spend less time guessing and more time catching. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kayak Session Magazine4 screens
LinkFish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kayak Session Magazine at none against LinkFish's shown. Kayak Session Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). LinkFish's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kayak Session Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year and LinkFish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kayak Session Magazine against 5.0 for LinkFish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Kayak Session Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of LinkFish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kayak Session Magazine ships an update every 8 months, LinkFish weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kayak Session Magazine versus LinkFish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKayak Session MagazineLinkFish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKAYAK SESSION PUBLISHINGRakesBiz LLC

Customer experience

Kayak Session Magazine

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

LinkFish

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kayak Session Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year subscription$18.491 Year
One-time9
  • KS#51 (fall 2014)$4.99
  • KS#53 (spring 2015)$4.99
  • KS#55 (fall 2015)$4.99
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  • KS#56 (winter 2015)$4.99
  • Summer 2016$4.99
  • Fall 2016$4.99
  • summer 2017$4.99
  • Fall 2018$4.99
  • Winter 2024$4.99
2 purchases

LinkFish

Subscriptions2
  • LinkFish Seller Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LinkFish Seller Access2 variants$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Kayak Session Magazine free?
Kayak Session Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkFish free?
LinkFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kayak Session Magazine or LinkFish?
Kayak Session Magazine and LinkFish are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Kayak Session Magazine or LinkFish have ads?
LinkFish shows ads; Kayak Session Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Kayak Session Magazine or LinkFish?
Kayak Session Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and LinkFish weekly. Most recently, Kayak Session Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and LinkFish on November 5, 2026.

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