UTERFish Scouter vs Fishing Points
Fishing Points saves GPS spots and adds tides, solunar feeding times, forecasts, offline NOAA charts and lake depth maps. 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 Fishing Points facts below are from its own listing or site, checked 8 November 2026.
| Fish Scouter | Fishing Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | A forecast: every species scored 0–100 for your spot, this hour, with the reasons | GPS spot saving with tides, solunar and forecast |
| Free tier | No — free trial, then a plan | Yes, with ads |
| Paid price | Angler $9.99, Captain $19.99 and Guide $39.99 a month; yearly 20% off | App Store lists $29.99–$49.99 tiers, including $49.99 a year |
| Platforms | Web app on any phone or computer; native iPhone and Android apps in preparation | iPhone (iOS 16+); Android |
| Coverage | US only: every coast, the Great Lakes, fresh water in all 50 states | Worldwide; lake depth maps in some US states |
| Where spots come from | Public sources: NOAA-charted wrecks and obstructions, state artificial reefs, ramps, piers, bridges, jetties, kayak launches | Your own GPS points, plus a ramps layer |
| Depth | NOAA bathymetry shading and contours (not for navigation) | Lake depth maps in some US states; offline NOAA charts |
| Regulations | Short summary per fish, linked to the state agency for the current rules | Fishing rules for FL, TX, GA, NC and LA |
| GPX waypoints | Import on every plan; export on Captain and Guide | GPX/KMZ import; export not confirmed |
| Offline | Up to five saved map areas; catches queued without signal | Offline NOAA charts |
Where Fishing Points is stronger
- A free tier
- Worldwide use
- A long record of store ratings
Where Fish Scouter is stronger
- Every species scored for your spot, not one generic bite time
- Charted wrecks, obstructions and state reefs as spots
- GPX export on Captain and Guide
- Season calendars for every US water
What is the difference between Fish Scouter and Fishing Points?
Fishing Points saves GPS spots and adds tides, solunar feeding times, forecasts, offline NOAA charts and lake depth maps. 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 Fishing Points free?
Fishing Points: Yes, with ads. Fish Scouter has no free tier; every plan starts with a free trial.
How much does Fishing Points cost compared with Fish Scouter?
Fishing Points: App Store lists $29.99–$49.99 tiers, including $49.99 a year, 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 Fishing Points 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
- Fishing Points — App Store listing
- Fish Scouter: the plans and features in the app, About.