The Shark Trust vs BeachBop®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Shark Trust
Contribute to shark conservation by reporting sightings and eggcases. This app centralizes five citizen science projects, helping you identify marine life and track your discoveries. Engage with a community of ocean enthusiasts and collect virtual shark cards.
- Five citizen science shark reporting projects
- Community map of local reports
- Collectible shark cards
- Eggcase identification tool
- User profile and logbook
- Shark and ray entanglement reporting
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The Shark Trust app is a centralised and connected space for four citizen science recording projects aiming to discover the extent and distribution of sharks and shark egg cases around the world. Get involved by heading to the beach in search of eggcases or out at sea to find and report shark sightings, using the app to identify what you’ve found. Key features of the app include: • Four citizen science shark reporting projects in one app: the Great Eggcase Hunt, Shark Sightings Database, Basking Shark Project, Shark & Ray Entanglement Network. • Community features, allowing you to see shark and Eggcase reports in your area. • Collectible shark cards, unlocked by submitting your finds across the four citizen science projects. • Step-by-step, location-based identification tool for eggcases in Northwest and Southwest Europe and Australia (more regions to come). • User profile and logbook keeps track of your finds submitted via the app Established in 1997, the Shark Trust is the UK registered charity dedicated to safeguarding the future of sharks through positive change. It does this through science, education, influence and action. Shark sightings, Basking Sharks, and the Shark & Ray Entanglement Network are now also part of the newer, larger Shark Trust app. What's New in This Version Brand new updated design Significantly enhanced functionality Four new citizen science shark projects in addition to the established Great Eggcase Hunt project. 50 collectable shark cards, unlockable by submitting shark and eggcase sightings Community features
BeachBop®
This AI-powered app helps identify shark teeth using advanced machine learning models trained on extensive image data. It offers real-time detection, size measurement with LiDAR, and a community platform for sharing findings and locations.
- AI shark tooth identification
- Object detection for teeth in shells
- Expert AI assistant for paleontology
- Community map for tooth locations
- LiDAR-based size measurement
- Augmented reality real-time detection
- Customizable detection settings
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The #1 AI Shark Tooth Identification App Transform your beachcombing adventure with cutting-edge AI technology trained on 100,000+ real-world images. POWERFUL AI IDENTIFICATION • 18 AI models covering all East & Gulf Coast USA states • Identify shark teeth down to genus and species level • Compare your finds with our gallery of 2,500+ photos across 83 species • Object Detection AI trained on 75,000+ curated images to spot teeth in shell beds AI EXPERT ASSISTANT Chat with our specialized AI for shark teeth, paleontology, aquatic biology, shells, fossils, and beach combing expertise. MAP & COMMUNITY • Discover and share shark tooth locations worldwide • Get notified when new hotspots are shared • Like, comment, and connect with fellow collectors • Navigate directly to top hunting spots LiDAR PRECISION Measure shark teeth sizes accurately using your device's LiDAR technology. REAL-TIME DETECTION • Augmented Reality exploration on any beach • Customizable bounding boxes and confidence thresholds • Sound and vibration alerts when teeth are detected • Night mode with flashlight for after-dark hunts FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Override AI suggestions with your own expertise • Adjustable confidence threshold to reduce false positives • Toggle labels, probability overlays, and visual enhancements • Multiple AI models optimized for different environments Download now and never miss another shark tooth! Developed by: Randolph Schilke Terms of Service visit: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-service/b57dcf80-951d-424c-8779-701dc3baf19c Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/cd1c6d80-7103-41fe-8603-4712ea198e3b EULA: https://app.termly.io/document/eula/26e44ad0-0505-4af0-bc78-8f6200c36c07 Acceptable Use Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/acceptable-use/1eeeac94-f6a7-48ff-be88-74e65ce0caff
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Shark Trust at 5.0 against BeachBop®'s 4.2. The Shark Trust also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). BeachBop®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (178 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. BeachBop® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. The Shark Trust asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Shark Trust holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeachBop® has 178 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of The Shark Trust's written reviews are positive against 71% of BeachBop®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Shark Trust ships an update every 2 weeks, BeachBop® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Shark Trust | BeachBop® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.2 (178 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 178 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 279 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shark Trust | Schilke App Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
The Shark Trust
BeachBop®
Bugs and requests
The Shark Trust
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BeachBop®
Reported bugs
5 issues- Stuck at email sign in
- Never received verification email
- Cannot get past email verification stage
- Glitch: couldn't scan a shark tooth
- App never recognizes teeth unless 1 inch and larger
Requested features
3 requests- Display price of teeth
- Improve recognition of smaller teeth
- Resolve email verification issues
In-app purchases
The Shark Trust
No in-app purchases
BeachBop®
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- $19.99 / 6 Months$19.996 Months
- Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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- Yearly$24.991 Year
- 25 Identify Passes$1.99
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