SharkSmart WA vs BrainTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SharkSmart WA
Access Western Australia's official shark activity information and beach safety features. Get real-time alerts, view shark monitoring locations, and report sightings to help plan your beach trips safely.
- Shark activity alerts and warnings
- Map of shark monitoring receivers
- Patrolled beach locations
- Weather forecasts
- Report shark sightings
- Customizable location notifications
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SharkSmart WA is Western Australia’s official source of shark activity information. It also includes beach safety features such as Surf Life Saving WA patrolled beaches and weather forecast, to help you plan your trip to the beach. The app will help you switch on your Sea Sense by providing near real-time information of shark activity including current alerts and warnings. Select your favourite coastal locations and use notifications to receive relevant updates as they happen. SharkSmart WA Features: Map Filter and display shark activity and beach safety features including the locations of shark monitoring receivers, beach enclosures, and Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signage. Explore and save your favourite coastal locations to stay up to date of recent shark activity. Updates Stay informed of shark activity, including current alerts and warnings. Information is prioritised into ‘Nearby’, ‘Your Favourites’ and ‘Other Locations’, giving you the most relevant information first. Report Using location services, the app can provide you with information about your current coastal location. Use the details provided and the quick call link to report shark sightings or whale carcasses (which are known to attract sharks) to Water Police as soon as possible. Information within the SharkSmart WA app is designed to help you make an informed decision about your water use and take personal responsibility for your safety. You can also follow our Sea Sense tips at https://www.sharksmart.com.au/staying-safe/ and discover more about our shark mitigation strategies by visiting https://www.sharksmart.com.au/
BrainTrack
This app supports healthy aging and brain health by helping users identify lifestyle factors that impact cognitive function. It empowers users to set goals, monitor performance, and engage in informed conversations with their healthcare providers about risk reduction strategies.
- Identify modifiable risk factors
- Discuss brain health with GP
- Set brain-healthy goals
- Monitor cognitive performance
- Access reliable information
- Downloadable GP reports
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BrainTrack is an app that is focused on brain health and healthy aging. As we understand more about lifestyle factors that impact brain health, we are better able to identify and modify our lifestyle to reduce the risk of cognitive decline in later life. The app is designed for you to: - Identify your modifiable risk factors - Start a conversation with your GP about brain health and risk-reduction strategies - Set brain-healthy goals to reduce risk and optimise your brain health - Monitor your cognitive performance over time - Proactively seek help and support - Access reliable information, advice, and strategies. You can download your report to start a conversation with your GP about brain health. *Disclaimer* You must not rely on the information in BrainTrack as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare providers. Please consult with your doctor if you notice any changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SharkSmart WA at 112 against BrainTrack's 1. SharkSmart WA also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 49%). BrainTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrainTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkSmart WA has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of SharkSmart WA's written reviews are positive against 49% of BrainTrack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SharkSmart WA ships an update every 4 months, BrainTrack every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | SharkSmart WA | BrainTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (112 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews — better | 48.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Dementia Australia Limited |
Customer experience
SharkSmart WA
BrainTrack
Bugs and requests
SharkSmart WA
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot select a town or tap on map on iPhone
- App crashes when opening
- App hasn't updated in over a week
- Notifications delayed for incidents
- App doesn't update
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- Map/location directions are incorrect
Requested features
10 requests- Add shark ID, tagging date, and size
- Include approximate age, weight, type, size, tagging location/date, and last scanned location/frequency for tagged sharks
- Expand coverage to all of Australia
- Show length and gender of tagged sharks
- Provide more information on tagged sharks (when, where, size when tagged)
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- Share alerts via text message or website link
- Include information on WA government approved shark deterrent devices and rebates
- Allow sorting of sightings by date
- Add shark number to alerts
- Improve map/location directions
BrainTrack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SharkSmart WA
No in-app purchases
BrainTrack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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