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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Fishing Spots vs Fishbrain

Fishing Spots 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Fishbrain
Fishbrain 4.7★ · Free + IAP 80

Fishbrain is the better choice for anglers seeking a comprehensive social fishing experience, despite some issues with app functionality and premium pricing, as Fishing Spots lacks sufficient review data for a fair comparison.

Full reviews: Fishing Spots · Fishbrain

Fishbrain offers a strong social network for anglers, allowing users to share catches and discover local hotspots, though it faces criticism for its premium pricing and occasional technical glitches. Fishing Spots, while highly rated, has no user reviews provided for a direct comparison.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: FishbrainR3R6R10R11
Fishing Spots No specific user reviews are available for Fishing Spots to detail its features.
Fishbrain Fishbrain is praised for being a 'fishing Instagram' where users can post photos, find local hotspots, and get advice on bait and lines R10R17. It helps users learn about their local area and connect with other anglers R28. However, some users in the UK note a lack of local gear options and the inability to add custom equipment R3R6R11R28.
Ease of Use edge: FishbrainR1R4R27R32
Fishing Spots No specific user reviews are available for Fishing Spots regarding its ease of use.
Fishbrain Fishbrain is generally considered easy to use and simple R27. Users appreciate its smooth operation and lack of crashes R32. However, some users report issues with signing in and the app not loading properly on iOS R1R4.
Reliability and Performance tieR4R32R48R50
Fishing Spots No specific user reviews are available for Fishing Spots regarding its reliability or performance.
Fishbrain Fishbrain's performance is mixed; some users report it runs smoothly without crashes R32, while others on iOS have experienced persistent issues with the app not working properly since February R4. There are also reports of location data being incorrect in the UK R48R50.
Price and Value tieR7R9R11R13
Fishing Spots Fishing Spots is a Free + IAP app, but no reviews are available to discuss its pricing or value.
Fishbrain Fishbrain is a Free + IAP app, but many users express strong dissatisfaction with its premium costs, which can be as high as £68.99/year or £59/year R7R9R11R15. Users feel it was once free and is now a 'rip off' R7. The app frequently prompts users to subscribe to unlock features R13. Some users find value in the free version, using it for general information without paying for premium features like exact locations R48.
Customer Support tieR15
Fishing Spots No specific user reviews are available for Fishing Spots regarding its customer support.
Fishbrain One user reported an unanswered request to cancel a subscription, leading to an unwanted yearly charge of £59, and was still trying to get in touch with support R15.
Pick Fishing Spots if

You are looking for a fishing app and are willing to explore options without specific review guidance, as no user reviews were provided for Fishing Spots.

Pick Fishbrain if

You want a social network for anglers, enjoy sharing catches, and are interested in discovering local fishing hotspots and getting advice R10R17. You are also comfortable with the possibility of a premium subscription or are content with the features offered in the free version .

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily weighted towards Fishbrain due to the complete absence of user reviews for Fishing Spots. Therefore, Fishing Spots' high lifetime rating cannot be contextualized or directly compared against user feedback.

Frequently asked

How much does Fishbrain premium cost?
Fishbrain's premium subscription can cost around £59 to £68.99 per year, which many users consider expensive R7R9R15R19.
Does Fishbrain have a good social community?
Yes, Fishbrain is highly praised for its social network, often described as a 'fishing Instagram,' where users can communicate with other anglers, share catches, and get information on local lakes R10R17R20R28.
Are there issues with Fishbrain's gear selection for UK users?
Yes, several UK users have noted that Fishbrain's gear selection is predominantly American, lacking common English rods, reels, and baits like boilies, and does not allow users to add their own custom equipment R3R6R11R28.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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] Fishbrain 3/5 · GB So much potential, please listen to this FishBrain: The app is so good and is the only one of its kind which makes it unique. Anglers need this but it needs some work. First of all, it seems as though all the gear is American or whatever, so please add English gear such as rods, reels and bait like boilies etc... second of all, try to make the app more like Instagram, exactly like Instagram anyway
  2. [R6] Fishbrain 3/5 · GB Basis is great but needs a little more: The app is great and is lovely to have a social network for anglers. However i live in the U.K. and have found many of the gear we have over here is not on the app such as the rods and reels and a lot of baits. It’d be great to see a big update or the ability to add your own gear yourself instead of choosing from a set selection. Such as adding certain boili
  3. [R10] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB FISH: I LOVE THIS APP!!!! A fishing Instagram! Didn’t think the internet was smart enough to do something this great! @JamiePridham
  4. [R11] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Could be good but does not let you add gear!: I could just about forgive them for the rip-off premium costs if you could add gear, does not have the make and models of any of my gear, I think most of the stuff is from the USA as it does not have any of the U.K. reels I have, nor the rods and no where to add equipment. Has potential but a long way to go before any real use.
  5. [R1] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Confused: I cannot sign in to Fishbrain. It will not load and it just keeps me on the home screen. Would u be able to tell me what’s wrong?
  6. [R4] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Doesn’t work on IOS: Despite repeated updates this app hasnt worked properly on IOS since February personally I’d avoid at all costs - if the free version is this bad there is no way I would pay for the premium version
  7. [R27] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB Great easy to use and informative!: Love using this app- fantastic upto date info and news!
  8. [R32] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB Perfect: It runs smoothly and I have no had it crash yet for the 2 months since I’ve had it. The post are good and I’ve not seen any toxic comments either and everyone seems rlly nice
  9. [R48] Fishbrain 4/5 · GB Love it👍🏼: The app is great for Angler’s alike but when uploading a catch the locations are wrong? I think the locations in the uk need updating because it’s not the right locations for where it is etc but all in all great app and can’t go wrong bcos it’s free👌🏼👌🏼 keep it up guys
  10. [R50] Fishbrain 4/5 · GB Good but needs a little bit more: Right... so great app to use and it has some nice features. It needs to keep up to date with the main bait suppliers so people can actually see what others use. Now.. I’m in Poland for two days and I’ve decided to load the map and see what’s around me. I could see the depths in random lakes and rivers in Poland. I did the same for Germany, Belgium , France. I did
  11. [R7] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Money talks: Had this app a few years ago it was totally free now they want money to use it your a mug if you pay from being free to you charging rip off Britain
  12. [R9] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Unbelievable: Really ? £68.99/year.
  13. [R13] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Fishbrain: New to the app, don’t like it keeps trying to get me to subscribe to open features
  14. [R15] Fishbrain 1/5 · GB Request to cancel subscription unanswered: I tried out Fishbrain for a trip but it didn’t work for me. I messaged them through the app to request that my account be cancelled to avoid the yearly subscription charge on 8th July, but I heard no response. I have since been charged with the year subscription of £59! I am still trying to get in touch with them to sort this out!
  15. [R19] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB Good app but expensive: Great app but being expensive is the only down side
  16. [R17] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB 👌👌👌: Great app a bit like Instagram but with fishies only👍👍👍👍👍👍
  17. [R20] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB Great app: Love the app very good for communicating to other fellow anglers
  18. [R28] Fishbrain 5/5 · GB Good: It’s a brilliant app for all kinds of fisherman, I’ve seen anglers upload stunning fish in my local area and it’s a good way to communicate with anglers who are nearby to get info on lakes you haven’t fished yet. I do admit there needs to be more of an update to add uk based suppliers ie, fox etc as it’s just coming up with American equipment

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store