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FishAngler

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FishAngler has a long history of positive ratings, but recent updates have introduced significant paywalls, leading to widespread user frustration and a decline in perceived value, despite some users still finding the free version useful for community and basic logging.

4.8★ lifetime (13,564) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by FishAngler, LLC updated 1.9 mo ago recent negative 28% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Paywalls & Monetization User Interface & Experience Community & Social Features App Performance & Bugs Accuracy & Usefulness
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

FishAngler is a fishing app that allows users to log catches, find fishing spots, and view forecasts, but recent updates have moved many previously free features behind a paywall. While some users appreciate the social aspects and basic functionality, others are frustrated by the cost and changes to the app's core offerings. The app's lifetime rating is high, but recent reviews indicate a negative trajectory.

What users like

  • Effective for logging catches and tracking fishing spotsR16R79R87R99
  • Provides a social platform to connect with other anglers and share experiencesR16R56R60R84
  • Offers useful information like weather and prime fishing times, though many now require paymentR13R41R69R340
  • Some users find the app accurate and helpful for improving fishing skillsR11R13R70
  • The free version still offers some valuable features for new usersR98

What users complain about

  • Many core features, previously free, are now locked behind a paywall, including fish forecasts, lunar data, and seeing others' catch locationsR3R8R12R17
  • Users report issues with signing in, app crashing, and general instabilityR2R31R68R131
  • The app's new interface is considered busy, difficult to use, and a step backward by many long-time usersR10R15R19R28
  • Customer support is criticized for being unhelpful, especially regarding refunds for accidental chargesR1R29R44
  • Concerns about deceptive practices regarding free trials and subscription chargesR21R24R29R57
  • Lack of detailed information for certain regions (e.g., Canada, England) and specific fishing types (e.g., shore fishing, kayak access)R7R135R161R283
  • Annoying ads and frequent notifications detract from the user experienceR4R235R176R354
  • Some users report fake profiles and scammers on the platformR63R75

Latest update · v5.1.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

FishAngler keeps getting better. This update is all about stability, speed, and a smoother experience on the water. - Faster FishForecast We've made meaningful performance improvements to FishForecast, so scrolling through your daily and monthly forecasts feels smoother and more responsive than ever. - Stability & Crash Fixes We squashed several crashes reported by the community, including fixes for list scrolling, the media picker, Post Insights, registration on poor connections, and video ad muting. The app is more reliable across the board. Thanks for being part of the community. More improvements are always on the line. Tight lines!

Recurring themes

Paywalls & Monetization negative
Many users are upset that features previously available for free, such as fish forecasts, lunar data, and the ability to see other users' catch locations, are now behind a paywall. This has led to accusations of greed and has caused long-time users to delete the app. The developer's notes mention 'stability, speed, and a smoother experience,' but do not address the removal of free features, which directly contradicts user experience.R3R8R12R17
App Performance & Bugs negative
Users report issues with the app crashing, getting stuck on infinite loading screens during sign-in, and glitches when trying to log bodies of water. The developer's notes claim 'Stability & Crash Fixes,' but recent reviews indicate these issues persist for some users.R2R31R68R131
User Interface & Experience negative
Many long-time users dislike the new app interface, describing it as 'too busy,' 'difficult to understand and use,' 'terrible,' and a 'step backwards'. Specific complaints include the removal of barometric pressure graphs and an overall less intuitive layout.R10R15R19R28
Community & Social Features positive
Users appreciate the ability to connect with other anglers, share catches, and see what others are catching. This social aspect is a strong positive for many, fostering a sense of community.R16R56R60R78
Accuracy & Usefulness mixed
Some users find the app's weather and prime fishing times accurate and helpful, even calling it the 'best app ever' for finding fish. However, others state that the forecasts were 'never correct anyways' and that the app is not accurate enough to justify payment. There are also complaints about outdated catch reports and insufficient detail for certain locations or species.R11R13R25R41

Who it's for

This app is for anglers who value a social platform to share catches and connect with other fishermen, and who are willing to pay for premium features like detailed forecasts and specific fishing spot information R16R60. It could also be for new anglers looking for an in-depth app, provided they are comfortable with the interface and potential costs R98. It is NOT for users who expect all core fishing forecast features to be free, or who are frustrated by complex interfaces, frequent ads, or potential login issues R3R15R25.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are heavily skewed towards negative sentiment, primarily due to the introduction of paywalls for previously free features and interface changes. While the lifetime rating is very high, the recent negative reviews indicate a significant shift in user satisfaction. The developer's notes for the latest update do not address the core complaints about paywalls or interface changes, focusing instead on stability and speed, which are still reported as issues by some users.

Frequently asked

What features are now behind a paywall in FishAngler?
Many previously free features are now behind a paywall, including detailed fish forecasts, lunar data, prime fishing times, and the ability to see exact locations of other users' catches R3R8R12R17.
Are there issues with FishAngler's customer support and refunds?
Yes, several users report poor customer service, particularly regarding refunds for accidental charges, with support often blaming Apple instead of taking responsibility R1R29.
Is the FishAngler app difficult to use after recent updates?
Many users find the new app interface to be 'too busy,' 'difficult to understand,' and less intuitive than previous versions, leading to frustration and some users deleting the app R15R19R28R33.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R16] 5/5 · US W app: Amazing app lets you talk to other anglers and helps me track my catches plus my fishing spots 100/10!
  2. [R79] 5/5 · US Fishing: I really like how you can log your gear and how you can upload fish pictures, 5/5
  3. [R87] 5/5 · US This app is amazing: Love this app so good for fishing and finding new spots and is a good way to share your catches
  4. [R99] 5/5 · US Fishing: It’s a great app it lets me show people my catches and lets me see others and overall just great
  5. [R56] 5/5 · US Amazing: Fish angler amazing cause you can communicate with all types of different anglers about out of fish and you can log and see the forecast on everything. It is a 10 out of 10 perfect app and better than fish brain 100%.
  6. [R60] 5/5 · US Great app: App is great it has a lot of users and can be like a fishing social media app and you can connect with other anglers as well as post your catches and see others also can see a bunch of extra stuff if you are bored
  7. [R84] 5/5 · US Amazing: It is a good way to connect millions of fishermen and women and it is so fun to share your experience fishing
  8. [R13] 5/5 · US Love this app!: I have found this app to be very accurate. Especially with the weather and the prime fishing times of the day.
  9. [R41] 5/5 · US FishAngler: Great app, shows the percent chance and clearly shows charts. Also shows a wide variety of ways to catch fish and what lures/baits.Keep it going FishAngler!
  10. [R69] 5/5 · US Mr D Best app ever! Accurate.: Can always count on the information.
  11. [R340] 3/5 · CA Good: Easy to use, friendly community, useful fish forecast to tell when fish will be biting better
  12. [R11] 5/5 · US Made me a pro: Best app ever it’s fish AI. It’s the best. Let’s go fish.
  13. [R70] 5/5 · US Boricua Angler: I’ve been fishing since the eighth since the age of eight from the Caribbean because I moved to Tennessee. I’ve been Lake fishing in River fishing and I could catch all kinds of fishes, but I’ve been having problems with trout and with this app I learn how to catch them .
  14. [R98] 5/5 · US Even the Basic Version is 🔥: Just got into fishing, not a clue on anything. I did some research and downloaded a few apps to try out. This one by far offered the most with it’s free version. Definitely worth looking into the subscription 🔥
  15. [R3] 1/5 · US Paywalls have ruined FishAngler: After years of contributing and using FishAngler as a community tool for anglers all over the world, the March 2026 update that paywalls seeing other peoples catches has killed the app for me. FishAngler still allows you to log your catches but now they own that data and sell it to other users as a ‘premium’ feature. I’m very sad to be deleting all my data and the
  16. [R8] 1/5 · US Fees, fees, fees: They ruined a good thing by charging for the fish forecast. Greedy.
  17. [R12] 1/5 · US Latest free version removed lunar: This app was great until they stripped lunar from the free version, now it’s worthless to me.
  18. [R17] 1/5 · US Used to use religiously: They want to charge for the core function of this app now?!? I get having advanced features to offer at a premium, but to take the basic function of this app and lock behind a paywall is ridiculous. Such a shame.
  19. [R2] 1/5 · US Day 6 of trying to get past the sign in page: Cant sign in. Infinite loading screen. Fix it. Is this app abandoned or something?
  20. [R31] 3/5 · US My app keeps crashing: I can’t log in
  21. [R68] 4/5 · US logging body of water is glitched: Please fix the glitch where when I pick a body if water it doesn’t let me click next. Extremely frustrating. It’s been happening for months now.
  22. [R131] 3/5 · US New User: App was not working correctly while signing up. Sent a service request. Answer next morning. Still not sure if the App is working, but all things deserve a chance that includes if I did something to cause the issue.
  23. [R10] 1/5 · US App was ok now it sucks: Incredibly bad graphics and now you want to make money on fish forecasts I’m dropping the app
  24. [R15] 1/5 · US I am too dumb to use this app: I was completely lost using this app maybe I am too dumb but there was no fish id that I could find every screen was over loaded with stuff I was not interested in and I had to pay for Like I said I am just too dumb for this app 🤣 Good luck to all you smart fishermen out there
  25. [R19] 1/5 · US Disappointed: Do not like this new version. The tide charts allowed me to plan ahead all in one place, now a tide book is my best friend.
  26. [R28] 1/5 · US Update bad: Finding another app, due to this app is nothing like before
  27. [R1] 1/5 · US Terrible support: Talk about trash. These people claim to support veterans but when a vet accidentally was charged for a full year 59.99 for their app they wouldn’t even offer a refund after it was immediately deleted and u used. No customer service. They just blamed Apple. Apple isn’t the owner of the company. They are. They are a joke. Shame on you
  28. [R29] 1/5 · US Terrible: This app is awful. It’s not easy to use and very redundant compared to other similar apps. Also be careful when signing up, they will not refund your money even if you cancel the trial subscription.
  29. [R44] 1/5 · US Why did you do this: Take everything away why. All you want is money. It was not a bad app. And no one writes back to you
  30. [R21] 1/5 · US Terrible: This is not a good app. Don’t waste your time. And if you miss the free trial deadline you’re absolutely screwed. They will hit you HARD for $$$.
  31. [R24] 1/5 · US Paid app.: It’s a free app but you get deep into registration and you have to pay a subscription. Kindof shady and deceptive.
  32. [R57] 2/5 · US Fish Angler Free Trial: I didn’t receive my free trial as I was charged when I initially signed up.
  33. [R7] 2/5 · US kayak access points don’t work: It would be nice to be able to filter and see where all the “ez dock kayak launch” platforms are located. The “kayak access” pin and filter does not work at all. All the public boat ramps do not show up either.
  34. [R135] 3/5 · US Remotedly-in: I find it very difficult to locate places I’ve never been in Northern Ontario without some kind of lake name or lat/long search capability
  35. [R161] 3/5 · US Not too easy to find shore fishing: So far not bad but i am trying to find an apps that help spot shore or pier fishing spot and it was mentioned that this apps does but haven’t found any. Also the cancellation isn’t as easy as other apps on the free trial. You have to send an email which I did so I will not be charge after the free trial.
  36. [R283] 3/5 · GB Good app to use: It’s great to log your catches and see others catches. Only thing I would say to improve would be to update it a bit more f the locations of fishing spots, it doesn’t shall a lot of main lakes here in England
  37. [R4] 1/5 · US Do not use this app: This app plays dumb commercials out loud while you scroll through the feed. This app is garbage just trying to force people to pay. Good luck
  38. [R235] 3/5 · US Bassman2000: So the forecast works great but the pop ups are annoying. Would t mind paying for the ap but also get so annoyed by popups that I’m reluctant to take the plunge.
  39. [R176] 3/5 · US Pretty good: Overall pretty good because you can put exact spots unlike Fishbrain one thing I really don’t like is how many notifications I get because I get about 40 a day
  40. [R354] 3/5 · CA Too many adds: I had this app for about two years and it was great but they just started putting in ads every time you switch screens going to delete the app now
  41. [R63] 2/5 · US Developers Suck: Luterally fake women profiles all over the place , they took away the fish forecast unless you pay and ive been using the app for years .. they slowly take everything away so you can pay for alot of things that was already free so no delete the app you can find your fish forecast online Lost someone using the app for years because of such an idiotic move by the developers
  42. [R75] 5/5 · US Scammers: I’ve noticed lately there are a lot of fake female profiles on here. They’re asking anglers to go out on dates. Is there anyway you guys can sit here and do more of a background check on these people before they download the app and start asking us out on dates
  43. [R78] 5/5 · US Incredible!!!!: So easy to use and shows what people cause what they used and where they were. It is so convenient!!
  44. [R25] 1/5 · US Was good before the update: Could see peak times before update. Wasn’t exactly accurate but used it as a guide. I absolutely will not pay for this. Isn’t accurate enough to make me pay for it. Absolutely stupid. I’ve used this app for 2+ years now and again. Good but not good enough to pay for any information from this.
  45. [R33] 1/5 · US Really?!: Another example of putting dollars before sense. Instead of understanding your users and discovering creative methods of monetization, you remove your most popular features, add a redesign no one asked for, then paywall a previously free feature while trying to pretend you “improved” the app. I hope the short burst of money is worth it! I had some great ideas on how to use your data in

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store