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Head-to-head

Fishing Spots vs Fishing Points

Fishing Spots 4.7★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Fishing Points
Fishing Points 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

Fishing Points (App B) is a more reliable choice for core fishing utility, offering accurate forecasts and robust mapping features, while Fishing Spots (App A) has recently alienated many users by paywalling previously free features and experiencing technical issues.

Full reviews: Fishing Spots · Fishing Points

Fishing Points (App B) is generally praised for its accurate forecasts, detailed mapping, and catch logging, making it a reliable tool for anglers. Fishing Spots (App A), despite a strong community and good free features in the past, has faced significant backlash for moving core features behind a paywall and experiencing login and activation issues.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Fishing PointsR6R7R8R9
Fishing Spots Fishing Spots was previously valued for its ability to find new fishing spots and provide feeding times, even in its free version R7R9. However, recent updates have moved popular features like peak feeding times and detailed forecasts behind a subscription, frustrating many long-time users R6R8R10R12. Users also report issues with tide charts and the new forecast interface being confusing R18. Some users appreciate the community aspect and global feed R21.
Fishing Points Fishing Points is praised for its accurate forecasts, excellent mapping for recording catches and notes, and desktop syncing R55. Users find it helpful for identifying fishing marks and planning trips . However, some users report that nautical charts are not available offline, making them useless in areas without connectivity R51. There are also complaints about the fish activity forecast being inaccurate or a 'joke' R54R58 and issues with wave condition information .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Fishing PointsR1R8R10R18
Fishing Spots Many users of Fishing Spots report significant issues with logging in, with the app locking up or failing authentication across multiple login methods R1. There are also complaints about the new forecast interface being confusing and not user-friendly R8R10R18. Some premium users experienced issues with their VIP subscription not activating R24.
Fishing Points Fishing Points is generally seen as convenient and well-designed . However, some users find the mapping difficult to use, noting that it doesn't show their current location, degrades quality upon zooming, and lacks a map key for symbols .
Price and Value edge: Fishing PointsR4R6R8R9
Fishing Spots Fishing Spots has generated considerable negative feedback due to its shift from a free model to a paywall for previously free and essential features like daily fish feeding forecasts and viewing exact fishing spot locations R4R6R8R10. Users feel the app is now too expensive for what it offers, especially compared to its former free functionality R4. Some still find the free version useful for finding new spots R9R21.
Fishing Points Fishing Points requires payment for its main features, which some users consider a 'rip off' if they expect free access to fishing spots . A user cancelled their subscription after a year due to offline map issues R51. Despite this, many paying users find it a valuable aid .
Support and Community edge: Fishing SpotsR12R21R22R24
Fishing Spots Fishing Spots has a strong community aspect, with users posting catches and viewing global or local feeds R21. However, there are complaints about the inability to cancel subscriptions easily R22 and premium features not activating R24. The app also faces criticism for monetizing user-contributed data R12.
Fishing Points Fishing Points users appreciate the ability to record trip information and share catches . There are no specific reviews detailing direct support interactions, but the desktop version syncing perfectly suggests a cohesive user experience R55.
Pick Fishing Spots if

You are looking for a community-driven app to share catches and explore general fishing areas, and are willing to navigate its recent paywall changes and potential technical issues R21.

Pick Fishing Points if

You prioritize accurate forecasts, detailed mapping for recording your own spots and catches, and a generally reliable experience, even if it means paying for core features R55.

Evidence note: Reviews for Fishing Spots are heavily skewed negative due to recent changes in its pricing model and paywalling of previously free features, impacting its lifetime rating. Many positive reviews for Fishing Spots refer to its past free functionality. Fishing Points reviews are more balanced, with criticism focused on specific feature limitations rather than a fundamental change in value proposition. The free vs. paid asymmetry is significant here, as Fishing Spots' recent negativity stems from free-tier friction (now requiring payment for what was free) from non-paying users, while Fishing Points' paid users generally express satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Does Fishing Spots offer a free version?
Yes, Fishing Spots offers a free version, but many previously free features, such as daily fish feeding forecasts and viewing exact fishing spot locations, are now behind a paywall R6R8R10R12.
Are the fishing forecasts accurate in Fishing Points?
Many users praise Fishing Points for its accurate forecasts R55, though some reviews indicate that the fish activity forecast can be a 'joke' or not true to actual conditions R54R58.
Can I use Fishing Points maps offline?
No, nautical charts in Fishing Points are not available when offline, which makes them unusable in areas without phone connectivity R51.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 63 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. [R6] Fishing Spots 2/5 · US Could’ve been better: Was a great app Used to be able to see “peak feeding times” for free now they’ve updated the app and you have to be apart of their subscription
  2. [R7] Fishing Spots 5/5 · US It’s the best app to find monster fish: It’s really good a house with fun places to fish and yeah
  3. [R8] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US Now you gotta pay for a simple forecast: This was a fine & dandy app. Was able to check best feeding times for fish but now they’ve locked it behind a paywall. The forecast is confusing and not user friendly anymore. They’ve done got greedy and now this app sucks.
  4. [R9] Fishing Spots 5/5 · US Amazing app: Even without paying it helps alot if you need to find new fishing spots
  5. [R1] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US Junk. Don’t bother.: Can’t even get past the login screen. Tried signing up/logging in through Google, Apple, and then even tried to make a new account through my email. Every time it locks up or says authentication failed, even trying to make a new account. Gave up and deleted.
  6. [R10] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US Sucks: They have now made this out where the forecast is basically impossible to read. And they want you to pay for the app to get the forecast. I’ve been using this for five years and got screwed out of the best moon face hunting, and fishing app that there ever was. I am done with Fishing Spots.
  7. [R18] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US New version- not good -over complicated: Please- put back the fishing forecast good range (green) ans bad range (red). Do not like the new version which is overkill and not the things I need.
  8. [R4] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US To expensive: Way to expensive for what you get. Better off with one of the free apps
  9. [R12] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US Now charging for something that was free: You lost me when you now charge for daily fish feeding forecast when it was free for years. You also encourage fishermen to post their fishing spots so you can charge others to see. Do not share fishing information because they will use it to charge others to see Your info. App is now deleted.
  10. [R21] Fishing Spots 5/5 · US I really like this app!: Although it has a premium version, I have gotten a lot of features out of the free version! This app has a strong community, with consistent posts of catches! You can view the global feed, local feed, or ofc your following feed. I really enjoy looking at the global feed and seeing what people around the world are catching! Be careful in finding “Spots” as to, use your best
  11. [R22] Fishing Spots 1/5 · US Useless and can’t cancel: Bait and switch, terrible app, can’t figure out how to cancel
  12. [R24] Fishing Spots 2/5 · US Not the best: Confusing & inconsistent… even though I paid for VIP it is never available. It keeps asking me to resubscribe which is very irritating.
  13. [R54] Fishing Points 1/5 · GB Fake forecast: There is more to this app than the fish activity forecast but the forecast really is a joke. It goes steadily up then down regardless of actual fishing conditions and is completely worthless. You might want the app for other reasons but it self evidently and rather cynically is not in any way a forecast of fishing activity. Follow the trend of the forecast over a couple of weeks and
  14. [R55] Fishing Points 5/5 · GB My go-to fishing app: I use this app everyday. Forecasts are accurate, mapping is great for recording catches and notes and desktop version syncs perfectly.
  15. [R58] Fishing Points 1/5 · GB Not working in my region: Shows super active fish, but it’s not a true
  16. [R51] Fishing Points 1/5 · GB Not the best: Nautical charts are not available when offline. Makes them useless when in areas without phone connectivity. Found that out the hard way. So subscription cancelled and app deleted after one year.

Synthesized from 63 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store