Comparison

RipCharts vs FishTracker Gulf

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

Head to head
About

RipCharts

Access industry-leading satellite fishing maps for offshore fishermen. Evaluate recent satellite imagery to find favorable fishing conditions. View, download, and navigate with detailed data layers for informed decision-making at sea.

Highlights
  • Satellite imagery analysis
  • Near real-time data layers
  • Offline map downloads
  • Multi-touch map navigation
  • Customizable SST color ranges
  • GPS navigation
  • Pre-loaded fishing hotspots
Features
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Welcome to RipCharts, an industry leader in satellite fishing maps. This app is free to download for existing RipCharts Premium subscribers. If you are new to RipCharts, then we allow you to purchase a new RipCharts subscription via an In App Purchase. Please contact us if you have questions or would like a complementary demo The RipCharts mobile app is a powerful tool that enables offshore fishermen to evaluate recent satellite imagery in order to determine favorable fishing conditions. Search for, view, and download maps of near realtime satellite imagery onto your device to take with you offshore. View the latest imagery datasets: Raw SST orbit scans Composite SST (1day, 3day) Multi-Res/Cloud Free SST Sub-Surface SST. 0m, -25m, -50m, -100m 5 day SST forecast models Chlorophyll Chlorophyll/Cloud mashups Chlorophyll composites True Color Altimetry Currents Salinity Bathymetry Map Features: Use the multi touch map to zoom, pan, view waypoints, and overlay additional data layers to gain insight into where the most favorable fishing zones are located. Mapping Tools: Measure distances and headings between points Dynamically customize temp/color ranges on SST maps to identify subtle breaks - powerful feature! Overlay bathymetry, altimetry, currents, and Loran layers Tap the map to receive point information (lat, lon, depth, SST) Popular waypoints and fishing hotspots come pre-loaded Manage your personal waypoints (add, edit, delete) Save imagery to your device for offline/offshore use Show your position and navigate on saved imagery using GPS satellites "Go Here" navigation with bearing, ETA, and speed displays Floater oil rig positions updated twice daily (Gulf of Mexico only)

About

FishTracker Gulf

Features
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FishTracker Gulf is the fishing log built specifically for anglers who fish the Gulf of Mexico — from Texas to Florida. LOG EVERYTHING, AUTOMATICALLY One tap captures your GPS coordinates, weather, barometric pressure, wind, tide state from 8 NOAA stations, sea conditions from 13 NOAA buoys, moon phase, and solunar feeding periods. Add your species, bait, depth, photos, and companions. Every trip builds your personal database. DEDICATED BAIT SCOUTING LOG The only fishing app with a full bait log. Track where you find pogies, threadfin, cigar minnows, and more. Log collection method, quantity, and conditions. Know where the bait is before you leave the dock. GPS DRIFT & TRIP TRACKING Record your drift tracks and trolling routes with continuous GPS — works fully offshore with no cell signal needed. See your routes on the map with color-coded polylines and catch markers. 23 GULF SPECIES GUIDES Detailed guides written by anglers who fish your water. Seasons, tackle, baits, and techniques with regional breakdowns from Texas to Florida. Inshore, nearshore, offshore, and deep drop species covered. KNOW WHAT WORKS Your data builds a picture of what produces fish. See your top baits, best spots, and peak months for every species. Find which wind direction, moon phase, and tide state produce your biggest days. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS Export PDF trip summaries, species reports, spot histories, season reviews, and bait scouting reports. Export your full log to CSV with 23 columns of data. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your data stays on your device with iCloud backup. No account required. No social media. No ads. No tracking. SUBSCRIPTION FishTracker Gulf offers a free tier with 1 fishing log entry per month and the Sheepshead species guide. Subscribe for $29.99/year to unlock unlimited logging, all 23 species guides, bait scouting log, GPS drift tracking, PDF reports, and full statistics. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you subscribe. Privacy Policy: [YOUR_PRIVACY_POLICY_URL] Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RipCharts4 screens
FishTracker Gulf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RipCharts at 11.0 against FishTracker Gulf's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. RipCharts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FishTracker Gulf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RipCharts versus FishTracker Gulf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipChartsFishTracker Gulf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (488 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings488 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRipChartsAndrew Banker

Bugs and requests

RipCharts

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Pinch-to-zoom causes errors and app exit
  • App freezes when moving around maps
  • Pixelated and inaccurate display on newer devices
  • Current information fails to load on selected spots
  • Manual latitude/longitude input numbers not visible
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  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Altimetry chart fails to update for days

Requested features

8 requests
  • Free trial period before purchase
  • Money-back guarantee within 30 days
  • Expanded coverage for Western Australia
  • Hawaii harbor and location data
  • More frequent chart updates (real-time preferred)
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  • Better resolution for close-range fishing areas
  • Improved map display quality and clarity
  • Faster satellite imagery delivery

FishTracker Gulf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RipCharts

One-time10
  • US - Gulf of Mexico$169.99
  • US - East Coast$169.99
  • US - West Coast$169.99
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  • MX - Baja$169.99
  • AU - Queensland/Cairns$169.99
  • AU - Queensland/NSW/Brisbane$169.99
  • AU - NSW/Sydney$169.99
  • NZ - New Zealand North$169.99
  • NZ - New Zealand South$169.99
  • US / Baja Package$229.99
1 purchases

FishTracker Gulf

Subscriptions1
  • FishTracker Gulf Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RipCharts free?
RipCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FishTracker Gulf free?
FishTracker Gulf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RipCharts or FishTracker Gulf have ads?
Neither RipCharts nor FishTracker Gulf shows ads.

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