Comparison

Precision Trolling vs PacMotor

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

PacMotor

Control your dual-motor system with GPS navigation, spot lock anchoring, and real-time battery monitoring. Seamlessly steer your boat for cruising, fishing, or anchoring directly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Waypoint navigation
  • Spot lock anchoring
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Wireless iPhone control
  • Dual-motor system management
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Take full control of your PacMotor dual-motor system right from your iPhone. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, or anchoring, the app gives you the ability to make it happen. KEY FEATURES • Waypoint Navigation: Drop GPS coordinates and steer with confidence • Spot Lock: Maintain your boat’s position with advanced GPS anchoring • Battery Monitoring: Check motor power and battery levels in real time • Wireless Connectivity: Seamless pairing and control right from your iPhone

Screenshots

Precision Trolling4 screens
PacMotor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PacMotor at 5.0 against Precision Trolling's 4.5. PacMotor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Precision Trolling's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (939 vs 1). On price and ads 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. PacMotor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PacMotor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Trolling has 939 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, PacMotor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Precision Trolling versus PacMotor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision TrollingPacMotor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (939 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings939 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRECISION TROLLING DATA, LLCMatthew Becker

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

PacMotor

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
None

PacMotor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Precision Trolling free?
Precision Trolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacMotor free?
PacMotor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Precision Trolling or PacMotor?
PacMotor is rated higher. Precision Trolling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while PacMotor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Precision Trolling or PacMotor have ads?
Neither Precision Trolling nor PacMotor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precision Trolling or PacMotor?
Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, and PacMotor every 8 months. Most recently, Precision Trolling was updated on November 6, 2026 and PacMotor on October 29, 2026.

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