JEM by Kitlab vs BeachBop®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JEM by Kitlab
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Program and control a JEM microcontroller with: - a full micropython REPL - sample code or your own pulled from open source repositories - a customizable remote control UI to control JEM over WiFI or BLE Discover ideas and applets for JEM from the JEM Creator community!
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 in-app purchases: JEM by Kitlab at none against BeachBop®'s 5. JEM by Kitlab also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). BeachBop®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. JEM by Kitlab asks for nothing beyond the download.
JEM by Kitlab ships an update every 2 months, BeachBop® every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | JEM by Kitlab | BeachBop® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (178 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 178 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 279 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KITLAB LLC | Schilke App Solutions LLC |
Bugs and requests
JEM by Kitlab
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
JEM by Kitlab
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
Questions
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