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| Category | Item | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics | Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Apple Watch |
| Price | Core app 100% free (Android shows ads). FishAngler VIP monthly unlocks 14-day forecast + animated weather, Navionics 3D bathymetric maps, exact catch GPS, advanced solunar bite windows, private waypoints and ad-free. | $9.9 USD one-time purchase for Pro (not a subscription) | |
| Fishing Style | Lure, Fly Fishing | Fly Fishing, Lure, General | |
| Language | EN | ZH, EN, JA | |
| Core Features | Social Sharing | ||
| Catch Log | |||
| Personal Spot Log | |||
| Weather | |||
| Fish ID | |||
| Standout Features | Public Spot Map | ||
| Offline Maps | |||
| Regulations Lookup | |||
| Tide & Almanac | |||
| Badge Collection | |||
| Auto Capture | |||
| Gear Marketplace | |||
| Tournament Mode | |||
| Guide Booking | |||
| Hardware Integration | |||
| Wearable Support | |||
| Privacy First | |||
| AI Data Analysis | |||
| AI Spot Finder | |||
| User Feedback | Pros | Most comprehensive free fishing app — maps, spots, 7-day forecast, catch log, AI fish ID all free. Strong local community: angler groups, catch feed, regional intel. Integrates Navionics/Garmin bathymetric depth charts (VIP). AI fish ID recognizes 866+ species (powered by Fishial.AI). 45+ attribute catch logging with auto weather/moon tagging. | Unsure |
| Cons | 2026 redesign widely criticized as overly complicated UI/UX, hard to navigate. Features moved behind VIP paywall (e.g. solunar feeding windows) frustrated long-time free users. Perceived as 'too commercialized with less free information' after monetization push. Spot/forecast data skews US-centric (NOAA buoys, USGS stations are US-only). No built-in regulations/limits reference — users must switch apps for bag & size limits. | Unsure |