| Core Identity |
| Developer | RipCharts | Elemental Methods, LLC | Ultimate Games | Deep Dive Technologies LLC | Open Ocean Apps Inc. | Sergii Nesterenko | Swedfishing AB |
| Category | Sports | Sports | Games | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 470 | 2 | 1 | 5,908 | 5,956 | 1 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 5, 2012 | Dec 23, 2023 | Jan 22, 2022 | Oct 31, 2012 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Dec 8, 2023 | Apr 23, 2026 | Dec 23, 2023 | May 12, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | - | - | negative | positive | - | - |
| Score | 75/100 | - | - | 35/100 | 75/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - Satellite imagery and sea temperature data provide actionable insights for offshore fishing success
| - | - | - Detailed wind effect and water clarity mapping tools provide actionable insights for planning fishing trips
| - Detailed local fishing reports provide actionable intelligence for planning successful outings on the water
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| Complaints | - Lack of a free trial period creates significant friction for potential new subscribers
| - | - | - High subscription costs create significant friction for casual users who only fish a few times monthly
| - Inconsistent map functionality and search glitches prevent users from accessing location data during active sessions
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| Requests | - Implementation of a short-term trial period to allow evaluation of mapping features
| - | - | - Integration of detailed depth contour maps is requested to improve the utility of location planning features
| - Expansion of local fishing data and ramp coverage to include more diverse geographic regions
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Offline GPS navigation enables remote-sea utility
- Customizable SST thermal-break mapping provides professional-grade analytical depth
| - Institutional research partnerships provide a unique B2B data-collection moat
- Direct catch-reporting mechanism serves as a specialized niche for conservation-minded anglers
| - Relaxing, non-monotonous core loop
- Clean, low-clutter UI
- Focused, non-aggressive monetization
| - Proprietary tournament-winning patterns provide a distinct tactical advantage
- Satellite-powered water clarity mapping creates a high-barrier data moat
| - 110,000+ GPS locations function as a B2B distribution barrier
- Expert-led weekly reports create a high-frequency content retention loop
| - AI Fishing Assistant provides specific technique advice
- Gamified 87-species collection drives long-term retention
| - Local-only data storage eliminates privacy concerns
- Automated environmental capture reduces manual entry
- Ad-free interface maintains focus
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| Weaknesses | - Absence of a free trial period
- Opaque pricing structure prevents informed purchase decisions
- Intermittent application stability on mobile devices
| - 1.0★ Android rating indicates severe stability issues
- Manual entry requirement creates high friction compared to automated competitors
- No recent feature expansion in the latest release
| - No social infrastructure
- Limited live-ops cadence
- Small Android review base
| - Premium tier pricing creates high churn for casual users
- Water clarity data refresh latency triggers negative sentiment
- Absence of offline map support limits remote utility
| - Map navigation instability causes session abandonment
- Premium subscription value questioned due to generic data accuracy
| - Zero monetization strategy limits development capital
- 1 total rating indicates low market penetration
| - No predictive AI features
- Manual logging requires active user input
- Lacks social sharing or community features
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| Pricing | subscription | free | freemium | subscription | free | free | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Maintenance | Zombie | Active | Maintenance | Zombie | Zombie |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~763d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~1129d avg | 2 versions, ~251d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg | 1 versions, 1 majors/6mo | 1 versions | 1 versions |
