Comparison

Precision Trolling vs Hook & Rig Identifier

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

Hook & Rig Identifier

Identify fishing lures and hooks by taking a photo. Get practical advice on how to use them, target species, and common mistakes to avoid. Save your discoveries to a personal library for easy reference before your next fishing trip.

Highlights
  • Photo identification of fishing tackle
  • Guidance on usage and conditions
  • Target species and bite expectations
  • Fishing techniques and safety notes
  • Personal library for saved results
Features
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Hook & Rig Identifier There’s always that one mystery hook or lure in the box. With Hook & Rig Identifier, snap a quick photo and get clear, friendly guidance on what it is and how to fish it - no jargon. What you’ll see in seconds: • The name of your tackle and when it truly shines • Freshwater vs. saltwater cues and simple conditions to look for • Target species and the kind of bite to expect • A straightforward technique to try on your next cast • Common mistakes to avoid, plus quick safety notes Use it when you’re sorting old gear, prepping for a trip, or deciding what to tie on at the ramp. Save each result to your personal library so it’s easy to revisit before you hit the water. Great for: • Beginners making sense of a first setup • Anglers cleaning out inherited or mixed tackle • Anyone who wants fewer guesses and more bites Anglers love it because the info is plain, fast, and practical. No buzzwords - just the right nudge to pick the right rig, tie it right, and fish it with confidence. Turn “what is this?” into “let’s go catch something” with Hook & Rig Identifier. Subscribe for unlimited scans. Manage anytime in Settings. Terms of Use - https://pipsapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://pipsapps.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Precision Trolling4 screens
Hook & Rig Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hook & Rig Identifier at 5.0 against Precision Trolling's 4.5. Precision Trolling's advantage is ratings volume (917 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hook & Rig Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hook & Rig Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Trolling has 917 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, Hook & Rig Identifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Precision Trolling versus Hook & Rig Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision TrollingHook & Rig Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (917 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings917 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRECISION TROLLING DATA, LLCAlona Nesterenko

Customer experience

Precision Trolling

All ratings917 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews268 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%

Hook & Rig Identifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hook & Rig Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Precision Trolling

One-time11
  • Flicker Shad 5$2.99
  • Deep Husky Jerk DHJ-12$2.99
  • Deep Diver Model 800$2.99
Show 8 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
  • Snap Weight 1 oz.$2.99
  • Lifetime Package$109.99
2 purchases

Hook & Rig Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Precision Trolling free?
Precision Trolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hook & Rig Identifier free?
Hook & Rig Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Precision Trolling or Hook & Rig Identifier?
Hook & Rig Identifier is rated higher. Precision Trolling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Hook & Rig Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Precision Trolling or Hook & Rig Identifier have ads?
Neither Precision Trolling nor Hook & Rig Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precision Trolling or Hook & Rig Identifier?
Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hook & Rig Identifier every 4 months. Most recently, Precision Trolling was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hook & Rig Identifier on October 5, 2026.

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