Big Sport Fishing 2017 is a motion-controlled fishing simulation game for iOS that uses device sensors to replicate casting and reeling mechanics.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The game removes the cognitive friction of complex menus by mapping physical phone movements to in-game actions, serving users who prioritize tactile immersion.
For Mobile gamers interested in sports simulation and casual fishing experiences.
What does it look like?
Key features
Uses phone sensors to simulate casting and reeling mechanics.
360-degree visual rendering of 20 distinct fishing locations.
Inventory system with 35+ rods, 70+ lures, and 35+ reels for equipment combinations.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model relies on ad-supported gameplay and IAP for accelerated progression.
Velocity
Dormant developmentnew contentShow more...
Big Sport Fishing 2017 has been inactive for 3,142 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. The latest release, which introduced a new location and content, dates back to early 2018. There is no evidence of ongoing support, maintenance, or live operations for this title.
Who built it?
Tapinator
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Burn It DownUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads thrilled. Users appreciate realistic motion controls for casting and setting the hook create an immersive fishing experience and high-fidelity graphics and detailed environments provide a relaxing and visually rewarding simulation experience.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Realistic motion controls for casting and setting the hook create an immersive fishing experience
- High-fidelity graphics and detailed environments provide a relaxing and visually rewarding simulation experience
- Addictive progression loop through unlocking new tackle, rods, and reels keeps players engaged
- Game stability issues following the latest update render the application unplayable for some users
24 of 24 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Thrilled overall
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Competitive landscape for Big Sport Fishing 2017
How's the Games market?
Big Sport Fishing 2017 maintains a 4.5-star rating across 140 ratings, though the lack of updates for over 3,000 days indicates a stagnant market position [1, 2].
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Key takeaways for Big Sport Fishing 2017
Where is it heading?
The mobile sports simulation category is shifting toward high-frequency live-ops and social competition, leaving Big Sport Fishing 2017 isolated in a static state. Without a return to active development, the title will likely see continued erosion of its user base as technical instability compounds.
- The 8-year development silence indicates the title is in maintenance mode, which prevents the app from competing with modern, content-rich fishing simulators.
- Reports of launch failures in the latest update suggest that technical decay is accelerating, which will likely lead to further rating compression.
The SWOT
- Motion-based control scheme provides a tactile loop that differentiates the title from tap-based rivals
- Implementing a seasonal live-ops calendar could revitalize the stagnant progression loop
Next best moves
Audit stability on modern iOS versions because recent reports flag launch failures → restore baseline playability
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a weakness but a retention barrier…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Technical risk has escalated from isolated launch failures to a broader threat of OS-level incompatibility, while the SWOT analysis now identifies missing cloud-save functionality as a specific retention barrier.
Bottom line
Big Sport Fishing 2017 rests on a unique motion-control mechanism that retains a dedicated core, but the multi-year development silence creates a technical risk that threatens to erode the remaining user base.
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Does Big Sport Fishing 2017 work on modern phones?
Is Big Sport Fishing 2017 free to play?
Sources
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