UTERFish Scouter vs Fishidy
Fishidy is a map-based spot app built on Fishing Hot Spots® data, with depth contours and offline maps on Premium. Fish Scouter is built around a forecast: every species scored 0–100 for the spot you are on, this hour, with the reasons. We make Fish Scouter; the Fishidy facts below are from its own listing or site, checked 8 November 2026.
| Fish Scouter | Fishidy | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | A forecast: every species scored 0–100 for your spot, this hour, with the reasons | Map-based spots with Fishing Hot Spots® data |
| Free tier | No — free trial, then a plan | Yes — local spots, catch logging, waterway info |
| Paid price | Angler $9.99, Captain $19.99 and Guide $39.99 a month; yearly 20% off | $9.99 a month, $29.99 for 6 months, $49.99 a year (App Store) |
| Platforms | Web app on any phone or computer; native iPhone and Android apps in preparation | iPhone (iOS 15+) |
| Coverage | US only: every coast, the Great Lakes, fresh water in all 50 states | US; premium coverage varies by water |
| Where spots come from | Public sources: NOAA-charted wrecks and obstructions, state artificial reefs, ramps, piers, bridges, jetties, kayak launches | Fishing Hot Spots® coordinates (Premium) and community |
| Depth | NOAA bathymetry shading and contours (not for navigation) | Depth contours (Premium) |
| Regulations | Short summary per fish, linked to the state agency for the current rules | Not stated |
| GPX waypoints | Import on every plan; export on Captain and Guide | Not stated |
| Offline | Up to five saved map areas; catches queued without signal | Offline maps (Premium) |
Where Fishidy is stronger
- A free tier
- Fishing Hot Spots® lake data
Where Fish Scouter is stronger
- A live per-species forecast
- Saltwater structure from NOAA charts
- GPX export
- Season calendars for every US water
What is the difference between Fish Scouter and Fishidy?
Fishidy is a map-based spot app built on Fishing Hot Spots® data, with depth contours and offline maps on Premium. Fish Scouter is built around a forecast: every species scored 0–100 for the spot you are on, this hour, with the reasons, plus charted public spots and season calendars for US waters.
Is Fishidy free?
Fishidy: Yes — local spots, catch logging, waterway info. Fish Scouter has no free tier; every plan starts with a free trial.
How much does Fishidy cost compared with Fish Scouter?
Fishidy: $9.99 a month, $29.99 for 6 months, $49.99 a year (App Store), as listed on 8 November 2026. Fish Scouter: Angler $9.99, Captain $19.99 and Guide $39.99 a month, yearly 20% off.
Can I use Fish Scouter and Fishidy together?
Yes. Many anglers use more than one app, and Fish Scouter's GPX import and export moves your marks between apps and plotters.
Sources
- Fishidy — App Store listing
- Fish Scouter: the plans and features in the app, About.