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Head-to-head

Fishing Points vs Windfinder

Fishing Points 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Windfinder
Windfinder 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

Windfinder is the better choice for accurate and reliable wind and wave forecasts, while Fishing Points struggles with map accuracy and a confusing premium model.

Full reviews: Fishing Points · Windfinder

Windfinder excels in providing accurate wind, wave, and weather forecasts, making it a reliable tool for boaters and anglers. Fishing Points, while offering fishing-specific features, faces significant criticism regarding map accuracy, depth charts, and a problematic free trial and subscription model.

Head to head

Accuracy of Forecasts (Wind, Waves, Tides) edge: WindfinderR1R2R6R9
Fishing Points Fishing Points users report mixed accuracy for tides, with some finding it off by several hours R9. While some praise its accuracy for wave height and fish activity R2, others find depth charts and general map data to be inaccurate or missing, especially for inland lakes R1R6R10R24.
Windfinder Windfinder is widely praised for its accuracy in wind and wave forecasts, with many users relying on it for critical decisions before going out on the water R62R65. However, a notable number of users report significant inaccuracies, sometimes off by a large margin for wind speed and wave height R63R64. Some users also note a lack of tide information despite it being mentioned in the app description .
Features and Functionality edge: WindfinderR1R2R6R10
Fishing Points Fishing Points offers features like logging catches, fish identification (paid), weather and fish activity forecasts, and saving fishing locations and troll lines R2. However, users report missing depth charts for many lakes R1R6R10, lack of offline map functionality , and no interaction with other users or community data R13. Some specific features like offshore oil rigs are also noted as missing .
Windfinder Windfinder provides real-time forecasts for wind, waves, and general weather, which users find essential for planning water activities R65. It is praised for its comprehensive and easy-to-understand interface . However, some users note omissions like the inability to add current location to favorites, edit favorite names, or add locations from the map to favorites . There are also complaints about the lack of sea temperature and the removal of tide information in recent updates .
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR2R3R21R28
Fishing Points Fishing Points is generally considered easy to use for marking spots and checking forecasts R2. However, some users find the app confusing, especially regarding future forecasts R3. There are also reports of the app not launching R21 and issues with the map not recognizing the user's location R28.
Windfinder Windfinder is often described as easy to use and user-friendly . However, some users find the design poor and grueling to navigate . Recent updates have led to complaints about cluttered screens, difficulty seeing information at a glance, and increased pop-ups . There are also reports of the app crashing frequently and freezing when searching .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: WindfinderR4R7R17R19
Fishing Points Fishing Points has a significant number of complaints about its monetization strategy. Many users feel that essential features are locked behind a paywall R4R7R19. There are numerous reports of deceptive practices regarding the 7-day free trial, with users being charged immediately for a full subscription without clear consent R31R45. Some users also report seeing ads even after paying for the app . The price is considered high by some R17.
Windfinder Windfinder is a free app with in-app purchases, and users frequently complain about the high number of ads in the free version . Some users also find the cookie policy intrusive, requiring many clicks to opt out of privacy-invading options . One user who purchased the premium subscription reported widgets not working and unhelpful customer support .
Customer Support and Reliability tieR13R21R28R45
Fishing Points Users of Fishing Points report issues with refunds being denied by Apple and the company refusing to help with purchases made through Apple R45. Some users also mention difficulty leaving reviews due to technical issues R13 and a lack of developer response to suggestions . The app has been reported to stop launching R21 and have issues with map data R28.
Windfinder Windfinder users have reported issues with customer support, such as unhelpful responses regarding non-functional widgets even after purchasing premium . Developers are also criticized for not responding to bug reports, especially concerning crashing issues after updates . The app has experienced data loss after updates and frequent crashing .
Pick Fishing Points if

you prioritize logging your catches and finding general fish activity forecasts, and are willing to pay for premium features or tolerate ads in the free version R2.

Pick Windfinder if

you need highly accurate and reliable wind and wave forecasts for boating, fishing, or other water sports, and can tolerate ads in the free version or are willing to pay for an ad-free experience R62R65.

Evidence note: Windfinder has a higher lifetime rating and significantly more reviews, indicating broader user satisfaction despite recent negative reviews about ads and app stability. Fishing Points' lower lifetime rating is consistent with widespread complaints about its paywall, map accuracy, and free trial issues. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable for Fishing Points, where many negative reviews stem from users feeling misled about the 'free' aspect.

Frequently asked

Does Fishing Points provide accurate depth charts for lakes?
No, many users report that Fishing Points does not provide proper or accurate depth charts for many inland lakes, with some finding them completely missing or significantly off R1R6R10R24.
Is Windfinder accurate for wind and wave forecasts?
Windfinder is generally considered very accurate and reliable for wind and wave forecasts by a large number of users, who depend on it for planning water activities R62R65. However, some users report significant inaccuracies, with wind speeds and wave heights being off by considerable margins at times R63R64.
Are there issues with the free trial for Fishing Points?
Yes, many users report significant issues with Fishing Points' 'free' trial, stating they were charged immediately for a full subscription (e.g., $49.99 or $38) despite advertising a free trial, and found it difficult or impossible to get refunds or cancel R1R13R31R45.

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. [R1] 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
  2. [R2] 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.
  3. [R6] Fishing Points 3/5 · US Can’t get the depths to work!: I purchased the premium and when I click on the nautical map to show depths in my lake it doesn’t work. Is this normal? Can you please help me with this! I like the app but the depths is crucial to me! Thanks.
  4. [R9] Fishing Points 3/5 · US Not the best at tides. Usually 6 hours off. Used to work better on the tides.: Fix the tides
  5. [R10] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Garbage app: Has no depth chart. Useless garbage app. Waste of time
  6. [R3] 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.
  7. [R21] Fishing Points 3/5 · US App won’t launch: App won’t launch or open as of 5/3/2023. Overall I have enjoyed using this app over the past few years, but I will have to look into another app option if this problem persists. App itself and its features are 5/5, but rating 3/5 due to recent accessibility issues.
  8. [R28] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Lake did not even show up: Tried to use for ice fishing in New York and was standing in middle of the lake and didn’t even recognize I was on water. Looked into more lakes I fish and they are not on here. Apple DENIED refund even though was so misleading. You should clearly state somewhere that all states aren’t included. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND USE NAVIONICS.
  9. [R4] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Pay to use: Not worth your time or money. Everything is locked behind a paywall.
  10. [R7] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Not free: Yet another app that seems free on the surface, but ends up being a monthly subscription. Deceptive practices.
  11. [R17] Fishing Points 5/5 · US My experience: I love the app but I think it’s a little high, there are plenty of free apps out there!
  12. [R19] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Price: It’s not free
  13. [R13] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Need refund!: Total scam. This app wasn’t even in my subscription list. Took my hard earned money. $49.99. This app is useless. I will just stick to my other fishing app that actually shows other anglers catches and hotspots. And then they make it hard to actually leave a review! It says choose a nickname but every nickname I choose is taken? Yeah ok!
  14. [R45] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Bait and switch: I signed up for what was advertised as a 7-day free trial, but I was charged immediately for a full subscription. I realized within 10 minutes that the app wasn’t what I wanted and deleted it right away. When I tried to request a refund, Apple denied it without explanation, and the company refused to help, saying they don’t deal with purchases made through Apple. This is a bait-a
  15. [R24] Fishing Points 3/5 · US Nautical map: I’ve come to find out the depths are off by a lot
  16. [R62] Windfinder 5/5 · US Great app: This is my most reliable wind app,
  17. [R63] Windfinder 3/5 · US Lack accuracy: I love the concept of the Windfinder app. Not sure where they get their info from, but it’s about 50/50!
  18. [R64] Windfinder 1/5 · US Suck: Windfinder says delta is 8 mph , it was 24 mph, ocean said 5 ft by 20 seconds swell, it was 7 ft by 7 seconds… SUCKS
  19. [R65] Windfinder 5/5 · US Boss: Would not want to be on the water without it. Great for picking the best days to be out. No surprises.
  20. [R31] Fishing Points 1/5 · US Money first: I don’t like forcing me to give credit card information or pay first for one year before using the 7 days free trial. What if I forget to cancel!!

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