Comparison

Beach Track vs SpellBee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beach Track

Features
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Beach Track enables you to contribute to one of the world’s largest and most extensive datasets on marine strandings and beach health. Through the app you will be able to log survey tracks around the coast and submit reports of any marine animal carcases or other findings of interest that you encounter. By simply using the app on your beach walks and submitting your track and findings, you will help collect vital information about our coastal environments and survey effort. This information will help improve our understanding of the health of, and threats to marine animals, and in turn help all of us better protect our seas. The app works as your digital assistant as you survey a stretch of the coastline. It will use your mobile phone GPS to track where you are and record searching effort while it also allows you to upload images and log anything you find along the way. Once you have completed a track, it will ask you a few questions about the beach, including how much marine litter you saw. The Beachtrack app was designed by the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS). While the app is globally available, only records submitted in Scotland are verified at present. This might change in the near future as the app gets developed and tailored to other areas of the world.

About

SpellBee

This app helps users improve their spelling skills through interactive practice. It offers grade-leveled word banks, daily challenges, and instant feedback to make learning engaging. Users can track their progress and review commonly misspelled words.

Highlights
  • Interactive spelling practice
  • Grade-leveled word banks (K-6)
  • Daily 10-word challenges
  • Instant feedback with animations
  • Streak tracking
  • Review of tricky words
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SpellBee is a fun, friendly spelling practice app designed to build strong spelling skills. Hear a word, type it, and get instant feedback with cheerful animations. Grade-leveled word banks, daily challenges, and streak tracking help keep learning engaging and consistent. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Spelling Practice — Hear a word, type it, and get instant feedback with letter tile animations • Grade-Level Words — K–6 word banks with 50+ carefully selected words per grade • Daily Challenge — 10-word daily challenge to build streaks • Text-to-Speech — AVSpeechSynthesizer with adjustable speed (slow/normal/fast) • Tricky Words — Review and practice commonly misspelled words • Statistics — Swift Charts: accuracy over time, words per day, accuracy by grade • Premium IAP — Monthly subscription unlocks grades 3–6 (K–2 free) • Streak Tracking — Track current and best streaks from daily challenges • Daily Reminders — Local notification scheduling • Haptics — Feedback on correct/incorrect answers • No account required. Works 100% offline. • Clean, distraction-free design. • Your data stays private on your device. SPELLBEE PREMIUM — $2.99/month (7-day free trial): • Grades 3–6 word banks unlocked • Daily challenge for all grades • Advanced statistics • All quiz modes • Ad-free experience • Priority support PERFECT FOR: Learners, parents, homeschoolers, and educators who want a safe, engaging, and effective way to build spelling confidence—without in-app tracking or behavioral ads. Auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishhassan5121472.github.io/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Beach Track4 screens
SpellBee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beach Track at none against SpellBee's 1. Beach Track also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpellBee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Beach Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beach Track ships an update every 2 months, SpellBee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Beach Track versus SpellBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeach TrackSpellBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlumens, MBTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

None

Beach Track

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpellBee

Subscriptions1
  • Spell Bee Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Beach Track free?
Beach Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpellBee free?
SpellBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beach Track or SpellBee have ads?
SpellBee shows ads; Beach Track does not.
Which is updated more often, Beach Track or SpellBee?
Beach Track ships an update every 2 months, and SpellBee monthly. Most recently, Beach Track was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpellBee on October 11, 2026.

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