# CMonster vs Angler U

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Angler U at 88% against CMonster's 13%. Angler U also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CMonster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (101 vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Angler U sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. CMonster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Angler U holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMonster has 101 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of CMonster's written reviews are positive against 88% of Angler U's.

CMonster ships an update every 3 months, Angler U monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMonster | Angler U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmonster/id938407650/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-u/id6737628292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JL Marine Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/938407649) | [Angler U, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777272624) |

## What reviewers say

### CMonster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmonster/id938407650)

Control your Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor with this app via Bluetooth LE. It offers advanced boat control for sport fishing. Requires ownership of compatible Power-Pole devices.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LE control, Power-Pole device operation, Advanced boat control, Sport fishing enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Angler U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angler-u/id6737628292)

Learn saltwater fishing from expert anglers through interactive webinars, videos, and community discussions. Access exclusive discounts at major retailers and participate in product giveaways.

**Highlights:** Expert-led saltwater fishing instruction, Live interactive webinars, Extensive video library, Member community forums, Exclusive retailer discounts, Random product giveaways

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $25.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMonster free?

CMonster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Angler U free?

Angler U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMonster or Angler U?

Angler U is rated higher. CMonster averages 2.1 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Angler U averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do CMonster or Angler U have ads?

Neither CMonster nor Angler U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CMonster or Angler U?

CMonster ships an update every 3 months, and Angler U monthly. Most recently, CMonster was updated on September 2, 2026 and Angler U on July 22, 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.*