Comparison

SharkToothID vs PLC Visual Learning Studio

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

Head to head
About

SharkToothID

Easily identify shark teeth, scallops, and other fossils found along the Carolinas and Florida coasts. This app covers the most common specimens you're likely to discover.

Highlights
  • Identify shark teeth
  • Identify Pecten and other fossils
  • Covers Carolinas and Florida coasts
  • Focuses on common fossils
  • Easy to use interface
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A visual guide for identifying fossil shark teeth and other fossils found along the East Coast, including the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Explore detailed fossil photographs, along with images and descriptions of the extinct animals they came from. More than just shark teeth—identify fossils from fish, rays, alligators, horses, and many other prehistoric animals.

About

PLC Visual Learning Studio

This comprehensive learning environment provides hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers. It offers structured courses, a live code editor with simulation, interactive project diagrams, and a searchable reference library for engineers, technicians, and students.

Highlights
  • Structured curriculum with progress tracking
  • Live PLC code editor and simulator
  • Interactive real-world engineering projects
  • Visual reference gallery with diagrams
  • Searchable quick-look reference library
  • Language and vendor cheat sheets
Features
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The complete PLC learning environment — built for engineers, technicians, and students. PLC Engineering Lab is a structured, hands-on reference app covering Programmable Logic Controllers from first principles through advanced industrial applications. Whether you're studying for a certification, transitioning into automation, or need a fast reference on the job, this app has you covered. LEARN — Structured Curriculum Six courses, multiple modules, and step-by-step lessons covering every major PLC topic: system architecture, hardware, I/O wiring, all five IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, Sequential Function Chart, and Instruction List), PID control, industrial networking, SCADA, safety systems, and Industry 4.0. • Progress tracking with completion badges • Bookmarks to save your place • Built-in quizzes to test your knowledge • Estimated read times per lesson CODE SANDBOX — Live Editor + Simulation Write and simulate PLC code directly on your device using a full CodeMirror syntax-highlighted editor. Switch between Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, and Sequential Function Chart with one tap. • Live simulation panel shows real I/O logic in action • Motor Start/Stop latch with toggle inputs and LED outputs • Traffic light state machine with variable watch • SR flip-flop simulation for Function Block • Step-by-step SFC machine sequencer • Load built-in examples or write your own PROJECTS — Interactive Diagrams Five real-world engineering projects, each with an interactive SwiftUI system diagram, step-by-step build guide, and full code in all three text languages. • 3-Zone Conveyor Belt with zone interlocks • 4-Phase Traffic Light Controller • Tank Level PID Control Loop (with live slider) • Packaging Line Shift-Register Sorter • HVAC Air Handling Unit — 8-Zone Control ILLUSTRATIONS — Visual Reference Gallery 19 full-screen, pinch-to-zoom diagrams covering the entire PLC knowledge domain — organized in a logical learning sequence. • PLC control system architecture diagrams • Hardware block diagrams and I/O wiring • Ladder Logic and Structured Text code walkthroughs • P&ID schematics for conveyor, tank, HVAC, and traffic systems • SCADA architecture, network topologies, Modbus/Profinet • Safety circuit diagrams, SIL levels, IIoT, and digital twins REFERENCE — Searchable Quick-Look A filterable reference library covering contacts & coils, timers & counters, math & comparison, data & move, control flow, function blocks, and a full PLC glossary — across all four IEC languages. GUIDE — Language & Vendor Cheat Sheet Quick-reference cards for every IEC 61131-3 language with vendor notes for Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (TIA Portal), Codesys, Schneider, and Omron. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Optimized for portrait and landscape. No subscription. No ads.

Screenshots

SharkToothID4 screens
PLC Visual Learning Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SharkToothID at 100% against PLC Visual Learning Studio's 0%. SharkToothID also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.3 vs 2.0). PLC Visual Learning Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SharkToothID is free to download; PLC Visual Learning Studio costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SharkToothID holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkToothID has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SharkToothID's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLC Visual Learning Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharkToothID ships an update every 7 months, PLC Visual Learning Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SharkToothID versus PLC Visual Learning Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkToothIDPLC Visual Learning Studio
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSteven SharpeYuhsiu Lai

Customer experience

SharkToothID

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PLC Visual Learning Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SharkToothID

No in-app purchases

None

PLC Visual Learning Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkToothID free?
SharkToothID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLC Visual Learning Studio free?
PLC Visual Learning Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SharkToothID or PLC Visual Learning Studio?
SharkToothID is rated higher. SharkToothID averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while PLC Visual Learning Studio averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SharkToothID or PLC Visual Learning Studio have ads?
Neither SharkToothID nor PLC Visual Learning Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkToothID or PLC Visual Learning Studio?
SharkToothID ships an update every 7 months, and PLC Visual Learning Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, SharkToothID was updated on September 24, 2026 and PLC Visual Learning Studio on October 11, 2026.

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