Lomi vs Beach Access .CA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lomi
Transform food waste into rewards with this app. Connect your device, run cycles, refer friends, and subscribe to earn points. Track your progress and impact, and access helpful information about your device.
- Earn rewards points
- Connect device
- Track Lomi cycle status
- Monitor environmental impact
- Access FAQs
- Redeem points for essentials
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Food waste is gross. We can do better. Lomi takes care of your food waste so you can spend time on things you actually enjoy. Turn your food waste into rewards. Earn points by connecting your device, running a Lomi cycle, referring friends, and subscribing. Use your Lomi points towards Lomi essentials and the everyday brands you love. Check your Lomi status at any time and track your impact every time you run a Lomi cycle. Want to understand your Lomi even more? The new app gives you easy access to any questions that you have.
Beach Access .CA
Discover and explore public foreshore access points with detailed information. This app helps you find locations, manage favorites, and learn about local flora and fauna.
- Map and list view of accesses
- Detailed access information
- Favorite access management
- Access filtering by category
- Field Guide for local nature
- User guide for app help
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The purpose of this app is to help you find and enjoy public access to the foreshore. You can do the following: - View accesses on a map or as a list - View detailed info for each access - View previous and next accesses along the shoreline - View a list favourites you have tagged - Filter by categories, to determine which accesses will be displayed on the map and list - Add notes to Beach Access Info screens - Read a Field Guide (plants, animals, tides, etc) and a User Guide (app help screens)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lomi at Free against Beach Access .CA's $3.99. Lomi also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Lomi is free to download; Beach Access .CA costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lomi ships an update every 5 weeks, Beach Access .CA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lomi | Beach Access .CA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (931 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 931 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Mind Developments Corporation | DANIEL CLINTON DOHERTY |
Customer experience
Lomi
Beach Access .CA
Bugs and requests
Lomi
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not compatible with latest OS updates
- Sync issues between app and device
- Inaccurate cycle time estimates
Requested features
4 requests- Remote control and device settings in the app
- More detailed instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Improved app design and user experience
- Expanded app features (e.g., cycle scheduling, notifications)
Beach Access .CA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lomi
No in-app purchases
Beach Access .CA
No in-app purchases
