Comparison

AudioMoth vs Shoresearch

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Acoustic chime synchronization
  • Set device time
  • Set device location
  • Firmware compatibility check
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Record marine data
  • Citizen science surveys
  • Wildlife identification
  • Contribute to research
  • Monitor marine areas
  • Explore local coast
Features
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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!

Screenshots

AudioMoth1 screens
Shoresearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioMoth ships an update every 11 months, Shoresearch every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AudioMoth versus Shoresearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioMothShoresearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Conservation Technology LTDThe Wildlife Trusts

Customer experience

AudioMoth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shoresearch

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AudioMoth

No in-app purchases

None

Shoresearch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioMoth free?
AudioMoth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shoresearch free?
Shoresearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AudioMoth or Shoresearch have ads?
Neither AudioMoth nor Shoresearch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioMoth or Shoresearch?
AudioMoth ships an update every 11 months, and Shoresearch every 4 months. Most recently, AudioMoth was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shoresearch on November 3, 2026.

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