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Fishbox vs Fishing Calendar & Tide Times

Fishbox 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Fishing Calendar & Tide Times
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 4.4★ · Free + IAP 65

Fishbox offers more comprehensive fishing information, including community-logged spots and bait suggestions, but its aggressive subscription model and technical issues make Fishing Calendar & Tide Times a more reliable choice for basic solunar and tide data, despite its own usability quirks.

Full reviews: Fishbox · Fishing Calendar & Tide Times

Fishbox provides detailed fishing forecasts, community spots, and bait recommendations, but users frequently report issues with its subscription model, inaccurate data, and poor UI. Fishing Calendar & Tide Times focuses on solunar and tide predictions, with users praising its accuracy for these core features, though it struggles with UI, military time display, and recent subscription changes.

Head to head

Features and Information Provided edge: FishboxR3R4R11R13
Fishbox Fishbox offers a wide range of features including fishing forecasts, community-logged fishing spots, and recommendations for lures/baits R3R11R17. However, many users report that crucial features like fishing forecasts and maps are now behind a subscription R3R14. Some also find the information provided to be inaccurate, especially for tides and fish bite predictions R15R32R40. There are complaints about a lack of data for specific regions, particularly saltwater or river fishing R4R13R22.
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times Fishing Calendar & Tide Times primarily provides solunar tables, fishing efficiency forecasts, and tide times . Users appreciate its accuracy for predicting peak fishing times and its solunar charts . However, recent updates have moved future tide and solunar data behind a paywall . Some users also report that tide charts are not working or are inaccurate in certain areas .
Ease of Use and User Interface tieR1R5R7R19
Fishbox Fishbox's UI is described as complicated by some R5, and there are reports of significant technical issues, including inability to sign in or verify codes R7R28. Users also complain about a nonsensical 20-minute questionnaire before demanding a subscription R1. Some features, like deleting locations, are not intuitive . The app can also be slow R19.
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times Fishing Calendar & Tide Times has a simple interface , but recent updates have caused usability issues. Many users are frustrated with the app being stuck on military time with no option to change to 12-hour format . The graph for best fishing times is criticized for being like a screenshot and not showing full hours . There are also reports of the app freezing or not opening . Users also struggle with changing or deleting locations .
Reliability and Accuracy edge: Fishing Calendar & Tide TimesR10R13R15R17
Fishbox Fishbox receives mixed reviews on accuracy. Some users find it "insanely accurate" and helpful for knowing where and when to fish R17, while others report it being consistently wrong about tides, weather, and fish bite predictions R15R32R40. There are also reports of public fishing spots disappearing R10 and a lack of data for specific locations R13.
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times Fishing Calendar & Tide Times is generally praised for its accuracy in predicting peak fishing times and solunar charts . However, some users report that the tide charts are not working or are inaccurate for their specific locations . There are also general complaints about it not always being 100% accurate .
Price and Value tieR1R3R4R14
Fishbox Fishbox is criticized for its aggressive subscription model, with users feeling forced into subscriptions after lengthy questionnaires or deceptive trial offers R1R3R18R22. Many features previously free are now behind a paywall R3R14. The price is considered too high by many, with charges like $27 or $28 for subscriptions R4R18R22. There are also complaints about being charged after canceling or without consent R16R22.
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times Fishing Calendar & Tide Times also faces criticism for its pricing and subscription model. Users complain about the app not being truly free, with essential features like future forecasts and solunar tables locked behind a premium subscription R70. Some feel the full package is overpriced . There are reports of accidental subscriptions and difficulty canceling . However, some users find the paid version worth the money, citing its accuracy .
Customer Support edge: FishboxR16R18R22R28
Fishbox Fishbox's support is mentioned in the context of subscription issues. One user reported a full refund after back-and-forth with the team R18, but others describe difficulty canceling subscriptions and being charged despite cancellation attempts R16R22. The instructions for cancellation are sometimes unhelpful or options are missing R28.
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times Fishing Calendar & Tide Times users report non-responsive support . There is also a lack of in-app help or information to understand the data .
Pick Fishbox if

You are looking for an app with a broad range of features including community-logged fishing spots, bait recommendations, and general fishing forecasts, and are willing to navigate a potentially aggressive subscription model and occasional data inaccuracies R17.

Pick Fishing Calendar & Tide Times if

You prioritize accurate solunar tables and tide predictions for planning your fishing trips, and are comfortable with a simpler interface that may have some usability quirks like military time, as long as the core prediction data is reliable .

Evidence note: Both apps have a free+IAP model, and many negative reviews for both stem from the free tier's limitations or aggressive upsells to paid subscriptions. Fishbox has more detailed negative feedback regarding its subscription practices and data accuracy across various features, while Fishing Calendar & Tide Times's negative feedback is more focused on UI issues and recent changes to its subscription model for previously free features.

Frequently asked

Are these apps truly free?
No, both apps offer a free version but heavily gate key features behind paid subscriptions or in-app purchases R1R3R70. For example, Fishbox requires a subscription to access fishing forecasts and community maps R3R14, and Fishing Calendar & Tide Times locks future tide and solunar data behind its premium tier .
How accurate are the fishing predictions?
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times is generally praised for its accuracy in predicting peak fishing times based on solunar charts, with many users reporting successful catches when following its advice . Fishbox receives mixed reviews, with some finding it "insanely accurate" R17 while others report it being consistently wrong about tides, weather, and fish bite predictions R15R32R40.
What are the common complaints about subscriptions?
Both apps face significant complaints about their subscription models. Fishbox users report deceptive practices, such as being forced into a subscription after a lengthy questionnaire R1, being charged without consent or after canceling a trial R16R22, and high prices like $27 or $28 R4R18R22. Fishing Calendar & Tide Times users complain about essential features moving behind a paywall after updates , accidental subscriptions , and a lack of transparency regarding what's included in the free version .

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] 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
  2. [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
  3. [R11] Fishbox 5/5 · US Great app for beginners: I love this app! It’s taught me so much and keeps me aware of the best times to fish.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [R5] Fishbox 4/5 · US Love it: It is a bit complicated, but it is good
  7. [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.
  8. [R19] Fishbox 1/5 · US Slow: Slow
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [R17] Fishbox 5/5 · US Awesome: It is insanely accurate and really good for knowing where to fish and went to fish
  12. [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
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [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
  16. [R28] 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
  17. [R70] Fishing Calendar & Tide Times 1/5 · US NOT FREE: This app comes up when you type in free apps for fishing calendar, this is not a free app.
  18. [R32] 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.
  19. [R40] Fishbox 1/5 · US It’s okay. Not as accurate: Like title says. A lot of this is not updated stuff. Like taking you to a place that’s been dried up, or no activity. There’s better apps

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