--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "Fishing Points & Spices" developer_entity: "Growup Infosoft" bundle_id: "grow.rahfishingsporttf.com" app_store_id: "6747383067" category: "Navigation" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Subscription" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2025-06-21" report_date: "2026-08-15" last_verified: "2026-08-15T00:00:00.000Z" report_version: "1.0" total_reviews: 0 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.2 data_age_days: 2 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 3 tags: ["navigation", "subscription", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "anglers", "ranging", "beginners"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/fishing-points-spices" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # Fishing Points & Spices Intelligence Report ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Navigation · Subscription > **TL;DR:** Fishing Points & Spices is a navigation app by Growup Infosoft, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** Fishing Points & Spices is a navigation app by Growup Infosoft. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Category** | Navigation | | **Developer** | Growup Infosoft | | **Pricing** | Subscription | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.2/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 2d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Growup Infosoft - **Category:** Navigation - **Target Audience:** Anglers ranging from beginners to professionals seeking to track catches and discover new fishing locations. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Reviewed:** 1.0 - **Report Date:** 2026-08-15 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.2/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 6747383067 - **Bundle ID:** grow.rahfishingsporttf.com - **Performance Trend:** Declining - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-15 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** Fishing Points & Spices is a mobile navigation and logging tool for anglers to record catches and discover fishing spots on iOS. **Why users hire it:** The app removes the cognitive load of manual paper logging by using GPS and weather data to build a digital history of fishing performance. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] GPS-based Fishing Spot Discovery:** Exploration of fishing locations using device GPS coordinates, gated by a premium subscription. * *User Intent:* Users want to quickly find relevant content or features. - **[Standard] Catch Logging:** Recording of fish type, bait, weather conditions, and photos to maintain a personal fishing history. * *User Intent:* Users expect intelligent, adaptive experiences that learn from their behavior. - **[Standard] Community Reporting:** Real-time sharing of fishing updates and tips with other users. * *User Intent:* Users want real-time communication within the app experience. ## Market Position {#market-position} Fishing Points & Spices occupies a stagnant position in the Navigation category with zero updates in 14 months. The high annual price point relative to the lack of active community engagement signals a disconnect between the monetization model and the current product state. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Subscription - **Tiers:** Free tier with ads, Premium subscription at $6.99/week, Premium subscription at $44.99/year - **Analysis:** Subscription model anchored at $44.99/year, gating ad-free usage and specific location discovery features. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Focused utility for personal catch logging **Growth Levers:** - Pivot to one-time purchase model ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} Strategic guidance shifted from proposing a pricing pivot to recommending a full sunset of the subscription model. This change reflects the realization that the 14-month development silence makes recurring revenue models unsustainable. **Overall trend**: Declining **Compared at**: 2026-08-15 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Subscription Sunset Recommendation** (pricing) ### Medium-impact changes - **[Shifted] SWOT Analysis Consolidation** (swot) ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - Zero updates since June 2025 launch. - Development remains in dormant state. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 1 majors in last 6 months · 420 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} Fishing Points & Spices is a navigation app. > **Bottom Line:** Fishing Points & Spices requires a pivot to a one-time purchase model to extract value from its existing feature set, as the current annual subscription cost is unsustainable for a product in maintenance mode. **Best for:** Anglers ranging from beginners to professionals seeking to track catches and discover new fishing locations. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [SUNSET] Sunset the subscription model because the 14-month development gap prevents recurring value delivery → reduce user churn. ### Outlook: Declining Users report: The navigation and outdoor hobbyist market is consolidating around apps with high-frequency live-ops and real-time community data. Fishing Points & Spices is currently exposed, as its lack of development activity makes it unable to compete with rivals that provide fresh location data and active social features. - 🔴 The 14-month update silence indicates the product is in maintenance mode, which erodes user trust and long-term retention potential. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Total Reviews | 0 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Subscription | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Declining | | Outlook | Declining | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Fishing Points & Spices** (this app) | N/A/5 | N/A | Growup Infosoft | | [Google Maps](https://marlvel.ai/apps/google-maps) | 4.0/5 | Excited | Google | | [전국 시외버스 승차권 통합 예매(버스타고)](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-ebcard-bustago) | 1.6/5 | N/A | EZL Corp. | | [손편지 - 내 손안에 편의점 지도](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--288) | N/A/5 | N/A | GEONJU CHOI | | [탐나는맵](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-tamnann-tamnannmapapp) | 3.3/5 | N/A | hyunseo Jung | | [10-4 by WEX](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-wex-backoff) | 4.8/5 | N/A | WEX, Inc. | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Growup Infosoft - **Website:** [https://growupinfosoft.com/](https://growupinfosoft.com/) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fishing-points-spices/id6747383067?uo=4) - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://growupinfosoft.com/) - **Sources:** Developer website content, App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Google Maps*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/google-maps) (Google) · 4.0/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*전국 시외버스 승차권 통합 예매(버스타고)*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-ebcard-bustago) (EZL Corp.) · 1.6/5 Rating - [*손편지 - 내 손안에 편의점 지도*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--288) (GEONJU CHOI) · N/A Rating - [*탐나는맵*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-tamnann-tamnannmapapp) (hyunseo Jung) · 3.3/5 Rating - [*10-4 by WEX*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-wex-backoff) (WEX, Inc.) · 4.8/5 Rating - [*13:20:Sync*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-redhouseamsterdam-mayaapp) (The RedHouse Apps) · 4.9/5 Rating - [*3D Earth Map Street View*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-naikurrehman-globeapp) (Naik Ur Rehman) · 4.7/5 Rating - [*3D GIS Digital Elevation Model*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-ladesignes-3dgis) (Andres Narvaez) · 3.0/5 Rating - [*3D Map New Zealand*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-mappendix-3dmapnz) (Mappendix Limited) · 5.0/5 Rating - [*3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker) (SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH) · 4.6/5 Rating ## Frequently Asked Questions {#faq} ### Is Fishing Points & Spices still being updated? No, the app has not received any updates since its initial release in June 2025. ### Is the premium subscription worth the cost? Given the 14-month development silence, the $44.99 annual subscription fee is difficult to justify for most users. ### What are some alternatives to Fishing Points & Spices? Users should look for fishing apps that demonstrate an active update cadence and a large, verified community of active anglers. ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes). 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.2/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** developer website, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 2 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/apps/fishing-points-spices) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.