Comparison

ElegooKit vs Shell Identifier

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

Head to head
About

ElegooKit

Control your ELEGOO device using a virtual joystick or customize your own control scheme. This utility app offers a direct interface for managing your compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Joystick control
  • DIY control customization
  • BLE device management
Features
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In this app, you can control the elegoo device with the joystick, or diy the control that you want.

About

Shell Identifier

Features
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Seashell ID is your AI-powered seashell scanner and shell identifier. Found a shell on the beach? Take a photo and get an instant, accurate identification in seconds. Whether you are beachcombing, collecting, diving or just curious, Seashell ID turns every beach walk into a learning adventure. MULTI-ANGLE AI SCAN Hard shell to identify? Add up to 3 photos of the same shell - different angles, one combined answer. Your first multi-angle scan is free to try; after that, free scans use a single photo and Pro unlocks unlimited multi-angle scans. INSTANT AI SHELL IDENTIFICATION Point your camera at any seashell - conch, cowrie, scallop, whelk, clam, starfish or sand dollar - and our AI instantly identifies the species. Get the common name, scientific name, family, habitat, size, features, rarity level and estimated collector value on one screen. A RICH SHELL ENCYCLOPEDIA Explore 40+ curated species with beautiful illustrated entries and fun facts, fully available in 8 languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, German and French. Perfect for students, teachers and marine biology fans. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save every find to your personal collection with the original photo and automatic details. Track what you have collected, check rarity at a glance, and export your collection anytime. DISCOVER MORE Daily shell facts, beachcombing tips, tide safety guides and collector insights - fresh content every day. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Photos are sent only for AI identification and never kept - your collection stays on your device. SEASHELL ID PRO - Unlimited AI identifications - Multi-angle ID (up to 3 photos) - Remove all ads Subscriptions: 4.99 USD/month or 19.99 USD/year (save 67%). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account and renews automatically unless turned off in Settings at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: Apple Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/seashellidprivacypolicy/

Screenshots

ElegooKit4 screens
Shell Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElegooKit at none against Shell Identifier's 2. ElegooKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Shell Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ElegooKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElegooKit ships an update monthly, Shell Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ElegooKit versus Shell Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElegooKitShell Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer东 陈华珍 许

In-app purchases

None

ElegooKit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shell Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Seashell ID Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Seashell ID Pro — Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ElegooKit free?
ElegooKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shell Identifier free?
Shell Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ElegooKit or Shell Identifier have ads?
Shell Identifier shows ads; ElegooKit does not.
Which is updated more often, ElegooKit or Shell Identifier?
ElegooKit ships an update monthly, and Shell Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, ElegooKit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shell Identifier on October 29, 2026.

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