Comparison

Precision Trolling vs Musky Metrics

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

Head to head
About

Precision Trolling

This app provides anglers with precise lure depth data for effective trolling. It helps predict lure running depths, target fish accurately, and avoid snags. Easily find productive lure and lead length combinations to maximize your time in the strike zone.

Highlights
  • Predict lure running depths
  • Target fish at specific depths
  • Avoid costly snags
  • Duplicate productive lure combinations
  • Search for lures at similar depths
  • Data Wheels for feet down/back calculation
Features
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The fishing information contained in the popular publication Precision Trolling is a troller’s dream come true. Dubbed “the Troller’s Bible” by the tens of thousands of anglers who use this information to target fish at specific depths, Precision Trolling is just what the name implies. Precision Trolling is a method of fishing that allows anglers to accurately predict the running depths of their favorite lures and diving devices! By manipulating lead length anglers can easily “aim” their favorite fishing lures at specific depths, accurately target fish they are seeing on their sonar while avoiding costly snagged lures. Even better, once a productive lead length is determined, it’s easy to duplicate that lure and lead length combination with other lines, putting more lures in the strike zone! The Precision Trolling Data App goes a step further. Once an angler has determined that a particular lure and lead length are effective at catching fish, it’s easy to search for other lures in the list of Precision Trolling App that achieve similar depths. Once a productive depth is determined where fish are biting, it’s a logical step to try different lures at the same depth to determine which lure or lures fish react best to. The new Precision Trolling Data App allows anglers to access a wealth of trolling data. The familiar “Dive Curves” made popular in the Precision Trolling book are now incorporated into easy to use “pickers” or “wheels”. The Data Wheels let you adjust the “feet down” to determine the “feet back”. This is particularly useful if you want to target fish at a certain depth that you are seeing on your sonar unit. The Data Wheel also allows anglers to adjust the “feet back” to determine the “feet down” that the lure will dive. This a fast and effective way of zeroing in on a target depth with any of the lures or diving devices included in the Precision Trolling app. For more information on Precision Trolling and how to become a better troller click here: www.precisiontrollingdata.com Precision Trolling Data LLC owns a patent U.S. Patent No. 7,113,449 entitled “Marine Electronics With Lure Depth Analyzer” issued September 26, 2006 which prevents other companies/individuals from providing lure data on an electronic device. All of the data provided in or by this app is also copyrighted by Precision Trolling Data LLC. Privacy Policy: https://www.precisiontrollingdata.com/privacy-notice Terms Of service: https://www.precisiontrollingdata.com/end-user-license

About

Musky Metrics

This app uses a proprietary algorithm to predict musky mood and activity levels in lakes across the USA and Canada. It analyzes environmental factors, moon phases, and weather to identify feeding windows and provides educational content for anglers.

Highlights
  • Musky mood and activity prediction algorithm
  • Environmental factor analysis
  • Real-time moon information
  • Detailed weather and radar
  • Cloud-based fish log
  • Educational content for anglers
Features
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BIOMETRICS - the latest frontier in freshwater fishing predicts the musky's attitude on any lake in the USA and Canada. - Proprietary, state of the art algorithm for predicts musky mood and activity level. - Formerly known as the Musky Hunter TV App - Identifies hidden changes to musky environments that trigger feeding windows. - Easy to use Activity Gauge is easy to read and easy to understand. - Underlying algorithm detects hundreds of thousands of scenarios. - Continuously monitor and predict the musky Biometrics for any Musky lake. - Drill into the underlying factors driving the Musky's Biometrics. - Real-Time moon information, including: - Moon Phase - Moon Event Times - Unlimited forward view Moon Calendar - Detailed weather information including radar wherever you fish. - Plots daily trends in weather factors such as humidity, barometer, wind & Temp. - In-Depth Education content on Musky location, lure selection, and forage base. - Cloud based Fish Log. Terms of Use: https://www.muskymetrics.com/eula/

Screenshots

Precision Trolling4 screens
Musky Metrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Musky Metrics at every 6 days against Precision Trolling's every 6 weeks. Precision Trolling's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (940 vs 25). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Precision Trolling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Musky Metrics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Precision Trolling holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Trolling has 940 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Precision Trolling's written reviews are positive against 70% of Musky Metrics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, Musky Metrics every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Precision Trolling versus Musky Metrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision TrollingMusky Metrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (940 ratings) — better4.1 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings940 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRECISION TROLLING DATA, LLCBlue Sky Invention Company

Customer experience

Precision Trolling

All ratings917 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative4.4%

Musky Metrics

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Precision Trolling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Duplicate data entries
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more lures and line/weight options
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Add visual dive curve graphs
  • Allow transfer of purchases between devices
  • Provide trolling speed data for lures

Musky Metrics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Precision Trolling

One-time10
  • Flicker Shad 5$2.99
  • Deep Husky Jerk DHJ-12$2.99
  • Deep Diver Model 800$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Flicker Minnow 9$2.99
  • Flicker Minnow 7$2.99
  • Bandit Deep Walleye 5/8 oz$2.99
  • Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue$2.99
  • Berkley Flicker Minnow 11$2.99
  • Snap Weight 2 oz.$2.99
  • Lifetime Package$109.99
10 purchases

Musky Metrics

Subscriptions3
  • Basic - Virtual Musky Guide$8.991 Month
  • Premium - Virtual Musky Guide$8.991 Month
  • Basic - Virtual Musky Guide$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • S14 E1 - Biometrics$2.99
  • S14 E2 - Muskies on the Fringe$2.99
  • S14 E5 - First Day of Fall$2.99
Show 4 more
  • S15 E5 - Heat Wave$2.99
  • Season 14 - All Episodes$14.99
  • Season 15 - All Episodes$14.99
  • Season 16 - All Episodes$14.99

Questions

Is Precision Trolling free?
Precision Trolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Musky Metrics free?
Musky Metrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Precision Trolling or Musky Metrics?
Precision Trolling is rated higher. Precision Trolling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while Musky Metrics averages 4.1 from 25 ratings.
Do Precision Trolling or Musky Metrics have ads?
Neither Precision Trolling nor Musky Metrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precision Trolling or Musky Metrics?
Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, and Musky Metrics every 6 days. Most recently, Precision Trolling was updated on November 11, 2026 and Musky Metrics on November 3, 2026.

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