RipCharts vs Catchmark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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)
Catchmark
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Catchmark helps you keep the fishing stories worth remembering. Take or import a photo of your catch for AI-assisted fish identification. Review the match, correct it if needed, then save the details: photo, date, private location, length, weight, water and notes. With Catchmark, you can: • Identify fish from a catch photo • Keep a private fishing journal • See your catches on a personal map • Track new species, first catches and personal bests • Explore regional collections and a 500-species illustrated global guide • Create photo-led catch cards to share without revealing your exact location Catchmark is built for anglers who want more than a camera roll full of fish photos. Your original catch photos, private notes and exact locations stay on your device. When you request identification, Catchmark sends a resized, metadata-stripped copy of your photo for analysis. Exact locations are never included in shared catch cards. Fish identification and measurement results are AI-assisted suggestions, not guarantees. Do not rely on Catchmark for fishing regulations, species safety, consumption advice or conservation decisions. Always use your judgment and current local guidance. Catchmark includes one complimentary identification. Catchmark Pro is an auto-renewable monthly or annual subscription required for continued fish identification and access to Catchmark’s features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://catchmark-app.pages.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://catchmark-app.pages.dev/terms/ Support: https://catchmark-app.pages.dev/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: RipCharts at 3 against Catchmark's 1. RipCharts also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. RipCharts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Catchmark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RipCharts | Catchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (491 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 491 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RipCharts | Nik Senekovic |
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
Catchmark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RipCharts
- 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
Catchmark
- Catchmark Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Catchmark Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
Questions
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