Beach Access .CA vs Sherwin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
Sherwin
Visualize paint colors in your space with a photo. Get personalized color recommendations and explore vast collections. Order physical samples to plan your next home project with confidence.
- Color visualizer
- Personal color recommendation tool
- Save and plan colors
- Order color chips and peel & sticks
- Browse color collections
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Find the perfect palette with the Sherwin-Williams Color Expert™ app. Take the guesswork out of choosing the right paint color for your next project. Color Expert is your tool for finding the perfect color and transforming your space with confidence. Dive into a world of endless possibilities and visualize color like never before. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). Key Features Designed for You: COLOR VISUALIZER Our color visualizer lets you explore and visualize colors in your space instantly. Snap a photo of your space and see our colors on your walls with any Sherwin-Williams® color. See how a new shade will look in and around your home before you lift a brush, this intuitive color visualizer helps you gain color confidence. PERSONAL COLOR RECOMMENDATION TOOL Overwhelmed by the endless color possibilities or unsure where to begin? Let our intelligent color recommendation tool simplify the process. Simply snap a picture of your space, and our app will analyze it to provide complementary colors that enhance your home's aesthetic. SAVE & PLAN Found your perfect shade? Save your favorite colors for future projects with ease. Experience your chosen color in your space before you commit by ordering samples directly through the app. Your color journey from inspiration to application is made simple. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Browse our extensive collection of Sherwin-Williams® colors by family, collection, or trend. Find inspiration and discover new favorites with ease. ORDER COLOR CHIPS & PEEL & STICKS* Love a color you see? Order physical color chips and peel & sticks directly from the app, delivered right to your home. This is your chance to experience how a color can look in your home's unique lighting conditions before you commit. Whether you're planning a full home renovation, a quick room refresh, or an interior design update, Color Expert provides the inspiration you need. We help your ideal paint color come to life, and make your color journey exciting. Be your own color expert and download the app today to start your home transformation and gain color confidence. *Sample ordering is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sherwin at Free against Beach Access .CA's $3.99. Sherwin also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). Beach Access .CA's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Sherwin 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.
Beach Access .CA ships an update every 7 months, Sherwin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beach Access .CA | Sherwin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DANIEL CLINTON DOHERTY | The Sherwin-Williams Company |
Customer experience
Beach Access .CA
Sherwin
Bugs and requests
Beach Access .CA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sherwin
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to upload photos
- Incorrect color application on walls
- Randomly deleted saved colors
- Incompatibility with certain device orientations
Requested features
5 requests- Search bar for specific colors
- Ability to compare colors side-by-side
- More stock room photos for visualization
- Option to visualize colors at different lighting conditions
- Exterior color visualization capabilities
In-app purchases
Beach Access .CA
No in-app purchases
Sherwin
No in-app purchases
