AudioMoth vs Shoresearch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioMoth
Synchronize the time and location of your AudioMoth device with an acoustic chime. Ensure your device's firmware is compatible by checking its documentation.
- Acoustic chime synchronization
- Set device time
- Set device location
- Firmware compatibility check
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Set the time and location of your AudioMoth using an acoustic chime. Check the documentation of your AudioMoth firmware to confirm that it supports the use of this app.
Shoresearch
Easily record marine wildlife data from intertidal surveys. Contribute to scientific research, conservation efforts, and monitoring of marine protected areas. Explore your local coast and learn about its unique ecosystem.
- Record marine data
- Citizen science surveys
- Wildlife identification
- Contribute to research
- Monitor marine areas
- Explore local coast
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The Shoresearch app is the perfect way to easily add your marine data from Wildlife Trust Shoresearch surveys. Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey program of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It’s a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat. There are four different surveys which collect valuable marine data that can be used to designate and monitor Marine Protected Areas, contribute to scientific research, assess planning applications and even monitor long-term changes in the marine environment, such as the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species! Volunteers are trained by local Wildlife Trusts to identify and record the wildlife on shores across the UK. Want to be involved? Please contact your local Wildlife Trust and ask to become a Shoresearch Volunteer, we can't wait for you to join us!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioMoth at 100% against Shoresearch's 0%. Shoresearch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). 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.
AudioMoth ships an update every 11 months, Shoresearch every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | AudioMoth | Shoresearch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Conservation Technology LTD | The Wildlife Trusts |
Customer experience
AudioMoth
Shoresearch
In-app purchases
AudioMoth
No in-app purchases
Shoresearch
No in-app purchases









