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Fishbox alternatives

Fishbox users often seek alternatives due to high subscription costs, deceptive trial practices, and a lack of detailed, accurate fishing information for specific locations and fish species. Alternatives like Fishbrain and Fishing Points offer more community data or reliable forecasts, though some also have paywalls.

Why users look for alternatives to Fishbox

The alternatives

Fishbrain
4.7★ · 67,284 ratings · Free

Fishbrain is an app that helps users find fishing spots and improve their catch rates by providing accurate 'BiteTime' forecasts and allowing them to see what others have logged in specific areas R52. It also serves as a community platform where anglers can share their experiences and track catches R52.

Better for: Fishbrain is better for anglers who want to leverage community-contributed data and detailed bite forecasts to improve their fishing success R52. It suits those who value a social aspect in their fishing app and are willing to pay for premium features like specific fish species information R53.

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Fishing Points
4.7★ · 30,604 ratings · Free

Fishing Points offers weather and fish activity forecasts to help users determine optimal fishing times, with some users finding its predictions very accurate R66. It also allows users to log their catches and has recently added a fish identification feature .

Better for: Fishing Points is better for anglers who prioritize accurate weather and fish activity forecasts and want a straightforward app for logging their catches R66. It may appeal to those who appreciate an app that doesn't constantly push premium upgrades, though many features are still behind a paywall R66R68.

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Fish AI
4.7★ · 19,005 ratings · Free

Fish AI is presented as an app that helps users find fishing spots and provides information, though many core features appear to be locked behind a subscription R81R82. Some users find it easy to set up .

Better for: Fish AI might be for users looking for a fishing app that promises to help them find spots and catch fish, especially if they are new to fishing and appreciate a simple setup R80. However, potential users should be aware of significant paywalls and reports of wrongful charges R79R81R82.

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FishAngler
4.8★ · 13,564 ratings · Free

FishAngler is a community-focused app that allows users to track their catches and fishing spots, and interact with other anglers . It also provides weather and prime fishing time forecasts, which some users find accurate .

Better for: FishAngler is better for anglers who value a community aspect, want to track their catches and spots, and appreciate accurate weather and prime fishing time forecasts . However, users should be aware that seeing other people's catches has been moved behind a paywall, which has alienated some long-time users .

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Fishing Calendar & Tide Times
4.4★ · 11,914 ratings · Free

This app provides fishing forecasts, including peak times and tide charts, which some users find accurate for planning their trips R108. It also shows sunrise and sunset times .

Better for: This app is better for anglers who primarily rely on tide charts and fishing calendars to plan their trips and appreciate a simple interface R108. It suits those who need to know when sunset/sunrise occurs . However, users should be aware of issues with military time display, lack of full hourly breakdowns, and reports of inaccurate or non-functional tides R109.

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Stick with Fishbox if

You should stick with Fishbox if you are a beginner angler who finds its forecasts helpful for learning when and where to fish and are satisfied with the information provided for your specific location . It may also be suitable if you find the app's interface and information 'good enough' to maintain a premium subscription .

Evidence note: Fish AI has a limited number of detailed reviews, making it harder to fully assess its long-term value and specific features beyond initial impressions and reported paywall issues.

Frequently asked

Is Fishbox free to use?
No, Fishbox is not free to use; while it may offer trials, many essential features, including fishing forecasts, public fishing spots, and maps, are locked behind a subscription R3R14R32. Users report being required to subscribe after a lengthy questionnaire or trial period, with charges ranging from $27 to $28 R1R18.
Does Fishbox have good saltwater fishing information?
Based on user reviews, Fishbox has very little saltwater fishing information and is probably better for freshwater anglers R4. Users report that it lacks proper options for world-famous local fish like striped bass, bluefish, and tuna, and doesn't provide enough insight for coastal anglers R4.
Are the tide charts in Fishbox accurate?
Some users report that the tide charts in Fishbox are inaccurate at best, particularly for shoreline fishing where reliable tide information is crucial R15R30. One user specifically mentioned issues with accuracy in Rhode Island R15.
Is it easy to cancel a Fishbox subscription?
Many users report significant difficulty canceling Fishbox subscriptions, with instructions being unhelpful, options not appearing in the app, and charges continuing even after cancellation attempts R16R18R22R26. Some describe the process as a 'subscription trap' with cumbersome loops for refunds R18.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Fishbox 1/5 · US It’s a scam: The app employs deceptive practices: after installing it, you have to complete a nonsensical 20-minute questionnaire, after which it demands a subscription. There is no way to skip this.
  2. [R16] Fishbox 1/5 · US Still charging my card after canceling subscription: Very shady and do not pay for the subscription they will keep charging you
  3. [R18] Fishbox 3/5 · US Subscription Trap: Be aware that it’s very easy to miss the details in the free trial and if you mess it up you will be charged $27 which is NON-REFUNDABLE without jumping through a series of cumbersome loops. If the app wen out and caught fish for me I wouldn’t use it just based on how exploitive the interactions with the team felt. UPDATE: After some back and forth with the team here they fu
  4. [R22] Fishbox 1/5 · US Beware: I bought the service and then 2 later found that they don’t provide meaningful info for rivers, which I primarily fish. I sent an email cancelling well within 7 day free trial. Guess what they continue to charge $27.99. I’ve sent a copy of my dated email cancelling to the owner and he still owning that his company isn’t honoring their trial offer. So now Amex is involved. Beware! Don’t bel
  5. [R3] Fishbox 3/5 · US Used to prefer this over Fishbrain: I’ve had this app for about a year if not a little longer, and loved it because of the fishing forecast it showed, now all of a sudden everything even where to go fishing is behind a subscription. It seemed like this happened overnight because I’ve even used these features this summer. I liked the forecast feature so much I used this over Fishbrain but reading o
  6. [R10] Fishbox 1/5 · US You broke it: All the previous public fishing spots have disappeared with version 30.0. The app is basically useless now. Well done
  7. [R14] Fishbox 4/5 · US I would give it 5 star: I would give it 5 stars but it cost money which I don’t blame them but to use the map that other people document it it’s just unfair in my opinion
  8. [R32] Fishbox 1/5 · US Not worth it at all.: Made me get a subscription before I could see anything. Turns out there’s zero reviews in my area. Lots of spots aren’t good for fishing or are illegal, private lands etc. all it showed was bodies of water. I can look that up on a map, not useful or worth the money at all.
  9. [R4] Fishbox 1/5 · US Eh. Would not rebuy this app: Probably better for freshwater people. No one on the coast uses it, or logs catches. Has terrible ‘insight’ for coastal anglers, and doesn’t even have enough proper options for world famous local fish like striped bass, bluefish, tuna, Black Sea bass, etc. Like for selecting bait. Or where/when to fish. Very little saltwater info, will be politely asking for my $35
  10. [R13] Fishbox 1/5 · US Does not support all locations: Tried the app but there was no information in the lake a was on. Explained this to Apple but refused to refund. Uninstalled the app immediately. I did not receive a trial period however the did not charge me for a week, but there was no way to end and cancel without being charged.
  11. [R15] Fishbox 3/5 · US Tide chart: Your listed tide chart is inaccurate at best. I fish the shoreline more than any other kinds of fishing. I rely on accurate tide charts for my best efforts. The charts you supply are not reliable. Is there anything you can do to rectify it. Rhode Island is where I fish the most.
  12. [R7] Fishbox 1/5 · US Bad: I tried signing in about 30 times it never let me sign in because apparently it couldn’t verify the verification code. I don’t know why it’s just stupid and I would not recommend buying this.
  13. [R19] Fishbox 1/5 · US Slow: Slow
  14. [R26] Fishbox 1/5 · US Terrible UI: I tried this app but couldn’t even login and I am in the trial period, i followed all the instructions but to no avail was I successful. I sent an email to cancel my trial, not sure if that will work. According to their documentation you can only cancel from within the app. Well i cant even get in and based on all the other reviews I dont want to be bombarded with ads. I just want t
  15. [R52] Fishbrain 5/5 · US Insane app: I shocked how good this app is it basically is a cheat code and has really helped me level up my game. Their BiteTime is actually very accurate and I’ve caught many more fish in days when the bitetime is high. Plus I love the fact you can check what people have logged in certain spots. This definitely deserves 5 stars.
  16. [R53] Fishbrain 3/5 · US Good but pay to get most things: It is good but if you are going to travel you would need the pro witch is 170$ per year and it only tells you stuff on bluegill so you can’t look at bass or catfish without pro
  17. [R54] Fishbrain 1/5 · US Everything is a paywall: Useless app unless you pay for the subscription
  18. [R55] Fishbrain 5/5 · US App review: Great app helping me catch fish
  19. [R65] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Not what I was looking for: Don’t be like me and pay for a year to find out it’s not worth the money and doesn’t give proper depths and charts
  20. [R66] Fishing Points 5/5 · US It’s good: The weather and fish activity make it very easy to know when to go fishing and I don’t need to spend money unless I want premium and they are never reminding me to buy premium its a very good app In general too.
  21. [R67] Fishing Points 3/5 · US Confused: I don’t know, I think it has fishing forecasts for next year I just am confused of it like changes as it gets closer or something.
  22. [R68] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Pay to use: Not worth your time or money. Everything is locked behind a paywall.
  23. [R79] Fish AI 1/5 · US THEY’ll STEAL YOUR MONEY: I signed up for a free trial and they charged me for an entire year wrongfully and won’t give me my money back they’re a JOKE
  24. [R80] Fish AI 5/5 · US idk: haven’t used it yet but i hope it’s good and i’m pretty sure it is
  25. [R81] Fish AI 3/5 · US It's ok but...: It made me put in like 10 questions and it said I had to pay "zero" extra money when you have to get the premium just to see fishing spots this is a scam
  26. [R82] Fish AI 1/5 · US Horrible: Money grab, useless to extremely limited information provided.
  27. [R93] FishAngler 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. [R94] FishAngler 5/5 · US Great: This is a great app for fishing though I wish it would help me with knots. Maybe you can add
  29. [R95] FishAngler 3/5 · US How to find the best lures to fish: It doesn’t say what to fish depending on where you are and that should be provided wether you have plus or not
  30. [R96] FishAngler 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?
  31. [R107] Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 1/5 · US C S Pillsbury: Sad on new changes
  32. [R108] Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 5/5 · US Review: Most of the time. Its actually on time
  33. [R109] Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 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.
  34. [R110] Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 1/5 · US Why: Why did you remove the simple major and minor times.
  35. [R30] Fishbox 1/5 · US Wrong info: I have never got a correct information from this app. They’ve been wrong about Tides. They have been wrong about whether they have been wrong about the fish bite. I’m no longer going to have this subscription as soon as I figure out how to do that.

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