# Precision Trolling vs Boat Speedometer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boat Speedometer at every 4 days against Precision Trolling's every 6 weeks. Boat Speedometer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Precision Trolling's advantage is ratings volume (917 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Precision Trolling sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Boat Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boat Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Trolling has 917 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of Boat Speedometer's.

Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, Boat Speedometer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Precision Trolling | Boat Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (917 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precision-trolling/id873119178/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-speedometer-hull-speed/id6767308591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **917** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRECISION TROLLING DATA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/873119181) | [Catspaw Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412342440) |

## What reviewers say

### Precision Trolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precision-trolling/id873119178)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flicker Shad 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deep Husky Jerk DHJ-12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deep Diver Model 800 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flicker Minnow 9 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flicker Minnow 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bandit Deep Walleye 5/8 oz | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow 11 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snap Weight 2 oz. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snap Weight 1 oz. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Package | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Accurate data
- 👍 Helpful for trolling
- 👍 Expands library of lures
- 👍 Useful even without cell service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Requires restoring purchase after update
- 🐛 Slow to update with new lures
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Limited line and weight options
- 🐛 Hard to see in bright sunlight

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Duplicate data entries
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- 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


### Boat Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-speedometer-hull-speed/id6767308591)

This marine speedometer offers a clear, easy-to-read display of your boat's current speed, designed for quick checks while sailing or boating. It records voyages, tracks key metrics, and integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

**Highlights:** High-contrast live speed display, Apple Watch and Live Activity support, Voyage recording with detailed metrics, Route history and CSV/KMZ export, Apple Health integration for heart rate, Simple, clutter-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hullspeed Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Precision Trolling free?

Precision Trolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boat Speedometer free?

Boat Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Precision Trolling or Boat Speedometer?

Boat Speedometer is rated higher. Precision Trolling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Boat Speedometer averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Precision Trolling or Boat Speedometer have ads?

Neither Precision Trolling nor Boat Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Precision Trolling or Boat Speedometer?

Precision Trolling ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boat Speedometer every 4 days. Most recently, Precision Trolling was updated on September 27, 2026 and Boat Speedometer on September 11, 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.*