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Fishing Calendar & Tide Times

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While some users find the app accurate for predicting fishing times, recent updates have introduced significant paywall restrictions, removed previously free features, and caused technical issues like broken tide charts and a forced 24-hour clock, leading to widespread user frustration and a decline in satisfaction.

4.4★ lifetime (11,914) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by TOP APP d.o.o. updated 0.4 mo ago recent negative 47% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Paywall & Pricing Accuracy Technical Issues User Experience & Interface
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.4★ lifetime average

Fishing Calendar & Tide Times is an app designed to predict optimal fishing times based on solunar charts and tide data. While some long-term users praise its accuracy, recent updates have shifted many core features behind a paywall, causing considerable backlash and technical problems for both free and previously paid users.

What users like

  • Often accurate in predicting peak fishing times and daysR3R5R8R11
  • Provides useful information like sunrise/sunset timesR4
  • Easy to use interface for some usersR12R80R102R103
  • Includes a new Fish Library featureR96

What users complain about

  • Many core features, including future predictions and solunar tables, are now behind a paywall, even for users who previously purchased the appR7R16R28R29
  • Tide charts are frequently reported as not working or displaying incorrectlyR6R10R12R166
  • App is stuck on 24-hour (military) time with no option to change to 12-hour formatR30R42
  • Some users report the app is not accurate or provides inconsistent predictionsR15R18R23R71
  • Technical issues include freezing, crashing, inability to open, and difficulty changing locationsR15R29R32R78
  • Lack of clear instructions or help to understand the data presentedR35R89
  • Difficulty or inability to unsubscribe, with some users reporting being charged after deleting the appR20R36
  • The free version is considered largely useless, acting as a teaser for the paid subscriptionR16R62R64R65

Latest update · v5.03

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

New: Fish Library – Explore fish species with photos, descriptions, habitat maps, conservation status, and more.

Recurring themes

Paywall & Pricing negative
Many users are highly frustrated by the app's shift to a subscription model, with previously free or one-time purchase features now locked behind a paywall. This includes basic functionality like viewing future fishing predictions or tide charts. Some feel scammed, especially those who paid for the app previously and are now asked to subscribe again. The free version is widely criticized as being too limited to be useful, serving only as an advertisement for the paid version.R7R16R20R28
Accuracy mixed
There's a significant divide in opinions regarding the app's accuracy. Many users praise it for being 'spot on' and helping them catch more fish. However, a notable number of recent reviews claim the app is inaccurate, not always 100% correct, or even 'garbage'.R3R5R8R11
Technical Issues negative
Recent updates have introduced several technical problems. Users report that tide charts are no longer working. The app is stuck on military (24-hour) time with no option to change to AM/PM. Other issues include the app freezing, crashing, not opening, or getting stuck on subscription prompts. There are also complaints about inability to change or delete location.R6R10R12R15
User Experience & Interface negative
Beyond paywalls and bugs, users express dissatisfaction with the overall user experience. This includes a lack of clear instructions or explanation of data, constant pop-ups for upgrades, and a general feeling that the app has become less simple and user-friendly. The graph for best fishing times is described as needing more real-time updates and showing times only in good fishing spots.R1R2R12R30

Who it's for

This app is for experienced fishermen who prioritize solunar predictions and are willing to pay a subscription for potentially accurate fishing times . It is not for users seeking a truly free app, those who prefer a 12-hour clock, or individuals who rely heavily on functional tide charts or robust customer support R7R12R30R42.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, with a significant focus on the shift to a subscription model and various technical issues. While there are positive reviews praising accuracy, they are often from users who have used the app for a long time or are willing to pay, and some of these positive reviews predate the most recent, problematic updates. The developer's notes mention a 'Fish Library' which is positively noted by one user R96, but this new feature does not address the core complaints about paywalls and bugs.

Frequently asked

Is Fishing Calendar & Tide Times a free app?
No, while listed as free, the app functions primarily as a teaser, with most useful features like future predictions, tide charts, and solunar tables locked behind a paid subscription or in-app purchases R7R16R38R43.
How much does the paid version cost?
The paid version or subscription costs vary, with users reporting prices such as $3.49 a month, $6.00, $7.99, or $18.99 per year R28R30R39R44.
Are the tide charts working in the app?
No, many recent reviews indicate that the tide charts are not working or are displaying incorrectly, even for users with the pro version R6R10R12R166.
Can I change the time format from military to AM/PM?
No, users report that the app is currently stuck on a 24-hour (military) time format with no option to change it to a regular AM/PM clock R30R42.

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. [R3] 5/5 · US Review: Most of the time. Its actually on time
  2. [R5] 5/5 · US Accurate: The times it tells you to go and the days are pretty accurate when I go to the lake and the bar is all the way up. I catch fish, but when it’s down, I usually don’t
  3. [R8] 5/5 · US Toddy Fishermen year round: I enjoy information on my lake and summer and winter follow strength days and hours That are peak. Thank you, Kevin Curran
  4. [R11] 5/5 · US The fishing app: I like this app because it’s usually correct in choosing the best time to go fishing
  5. [R4] 5/5 · US Luv that it tells u when Sunset/Sunrise !: Sunset!
  6. [R12] 1/5 · US Want to love it, but …: Good simple app with simple interface. Too bad the tides don’t work and too bad the support team is non responsive. I won’t renew my subscription.
  7. [R80] 5/5 · US Excellent tool: Excellent tool for the fisherman. Easy to use and it provides good information.
  8. [R102] 5/5 · US Nice!: Love the interface
  9. [R103] 5/5 · US Easy to view: Great app!!
  10. [R96] 5/5 · US Fishing: I just started but so far this app is so amazingly designed es. It includes so many features. For example you can read about the species you are among for and find out how to fish for it.
  11. [R7] 1/5 · US NOT FREE: This app comes up when you type in free apps for fishing calendar, this is not a free app.
  12. [R16] 1/5 · US Not worth the time to download it as is.: Free version offers nothing enticing enough to even think about paying for it. Offers no information except the sun and moon calendar and an arbitrary success rate for fishing with no information on how it comes up with that rate. And the free version only allows you to see the current day and past dates. Downloaded it look for something/anything worth whi
  13. [R28] 1/5 · US Overpriced: They now charge $3.49 a month for fishing solar tables.
  14. [R29] 1/5 · US App is stuck on stupid: Was a 5 star app for almost a year until I couldn’t tap a future date. If I do it asks for subscription options and I already have one. So I can’t get past it. I can only see current day or previous days. The whole point of this app is to see future weather and fishing efficiency.
  15. [R6] 2/5 · US Tides problem: Tides not working
  16. [R10] 4/5 · US Michael Warpinski: The tide charts no longer work on this app,can you please fix that problem?
  17. [R166] 3/5 · AU Tide data not working: I have the pro version that I purchased a few years ago and the tide data doesn’t seem to work anymore. Not very helpful or reliable without tides being reflected on chart.
  18. [R30] 3/5 · US WHY ONLY MILITARY TIME!?: This app works, but no optuon to change settings from military ttime to regular AM and PM also you cant even see what time it is throughout the day on the spread sheet. It should include the the full hours of the day on the spreadsheet. Its annoying im constantly guessing what time the high peak is. And i payed 18$ for this app.
  19. [R42] 3/5 · US Fix the time please: Your last update is not allowing to change the time to a 12 hour clock, it’s stuck on a 24 hour clock.
  20. [R15] 1/5 · US App not working: So, do I a discount since the app isn’t working? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth going out this weekend and the app won’t even open. I most likely won’t renew my subscription after this. It’s not that accurate anyways.
  21. [R18] 1/5 · US Accuracy: It’s not always 100% accurate
  22. [R23] 1/5 · US Not what I expected: This app is a big disappointment…… not accurate or even close. I guide several times a year and have evidence this app is not accurate. Don’t waste your money😩
  23. [R71] 2/5 · US Good days.: Don’t know how you rate days , I look constantly , almost always backwards.
  24. [R32] 1/5 · US Calenader bs without premium: This app is terrible I deleted it because it would move me 23 years in the future
  25. [R78] 3/5 · US Alright: Not always accurate and freezes. Other than that, it’s a good app.
  26. [R35] 1/5 · US Do not understand: No place on the app for help, information or anywhere to understand what all the data beans.
  27. [R89] 1/5 · US Would like some instructions how to use the APP.: I think it’s hard to understand what the information means to me.
  28. [R20] 1/5 · US Made me buy year subscription: I just downloaded the app and when I was swiping through the page that advertises the year subscription poped up and I accidentally hit it. I didn’t even want to buy the subscription but I’m subscribed, the worst part is that their is no place to unsubscribe anywhere, I feel like I got scammed.
  29. [R36] 1/5 · US Deleted App, unsubscribes and they still charged me: Deleted App, unsubscribes and they still charged me
  30. [R62] 1/5 · US One day only: The free version is just s teaser to try to get you to pay $7.99 for the full version. It will only show you the current day. It would be fine if you are definitely going fishing one day and you get up really early to see what time to actually fish that day. You can store a few pictures but you can store thousands of pics on google pics so that part is basically useless.
  31. [R64] 2/5 · US Fishing app rating: Limited information on free version. Why make available.. Deceptive advertising...
  32. [R65] 1/5 · US Reel Custom: Looks like it has decent info upon first opening, got tired of closing out pop ups to purchase full version and to rate the app... decided to rate the app before deleting this garbage ad disguised as a usable free app. Two thumbs way down
  33. [R1] 1/5 · US C S Pillsbury: Sad on new changes
  34. [R2] 1/5 · US Why: Why did you remove the simple major and minor times.
  35. [R38] 1/5 · US Useless: Unless you upgrade to premium you can not use solunar tables. When I tried to look at a day ahead, it kept trying to get me to buy premium. Don’t waste your time. Not free!!
  36. [R43] 1/5 · US Deleted: This app used to be okay when it was actually free to use. Not worth the price for all of the stuff you used to be able to do for free that you have to pay for now. Used it for years, deleted it when it went “freemium.” Nothing on here that would give you any info that google doesn’t already have for free. Better yet, just go fishing when you feel like it and don’t worry about all the oth
  37. [R39] 1/5 · US Garbage: The single worst fishing app ever in existence. Seems like it throws out random stats with no explanation and it’s like $18 garbage just garbage
  38. [R44] 1/5 · US Total waste: If you want to pay for someone else to tell you it’s a good day to go fishing, go for it, it’s 18 bucks a month. If you don’t pay it’s worthless.

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