Comparison

BeachBop® vs Sea Shell Identifier

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Sea Shell Identifier

Instantly identify seashells with AI by taking a photo. Get detailed information including scientific name, habitat, rarity, and edibility. Organize your finds with a history feature, accessible even offline.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identification
  • Detailed shell profiles
  • Rarity and market value
  • Safety and edibility info
  • Offline access
  • Organized history
Features
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Identify seashells from a photo and turn your beach finds into a personal collection. ShellLens combines an AI shell identifier, a seashell guide, and collection folders to help you discover what you found and learn more about it. Whether you're beachcombing on vacation, sorting shells at home, or exploring marine life with your family, start with a photo and follow your curiosity. IDENTIFY SHELLS FROM PHOTOS Take a picture or choose one from your library. ShellLens' updated AI model analyzes the shell's visible features and suggests an identification, with common and scientific names when a match is found. GET TO KNOW YOUR FIND Explore identifying features, taxonomy, habitats, geographic distribution, and rarity where available. Learn what makes a shell distinctive and how it differs from similar species. BUILD YOUR SHELL COLLECTION Keep your favorite finds together in a visual collection. Create folders for different beaches, trips, or shell types, add folder notes, and choose cover photos. Give every beach day's discoveries a place of their own. EXPLORE WIKIPEDIA AND SPECIES REFERENCES Go deeper with Wikipedia articles and photographs where available. Explore additional names, classification, and recorded regions from the World Register of Marine Species, with links to the original sources. TAKE A SECOND LOOK Think your shell could be something else? For eligible results, choose a suggested alternative or enter the name you suspect and ask the AI to reconsider the photo. When the image doesn't show enough detail, photo guidance helps you prepare another shot. REVISIT YOUR DISCOVERIES Browse your identification history and saved collection. Previously saved shell photos and identification details remain available offline; new identifications and online reference content require an internet connection. From your first beach find to a growing interest in conchology—the study of shells—ShellLens helps you keep exploring. Download ShellLens and discover the story behind your next shell. AI identifications are suggestions and may be incorrect. Available details and reference material vary by result. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Choose from Weekly, Yearly plans - Charges applied to your iTunes Account at purchase - Auto-renewal unless disabled 24 hours before expiration - Accounts charged for renewal 24 hours prior to period end at the rate chosen - Manage auto-renewals in Account Settings - Active subscriptions last for their full term - No refunds for active subscription periods - Unused trial time forfeited with subscription purchase Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/shellid/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/shellid/terms-conditions

Screenshots

BeachBop®4 screens
Sea Shell Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BeachBop® at free with in-app purchases against Sea Shell Identifier's subscription. BeachBop® also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. BeachBop® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Sea Shell Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BeachBop® against 4.4 for Sea Shell Identifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 239 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BeachBop®'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Sea Shell Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeachBop® ships an update every 3 days, Sea Shell Identifier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeachBop® versus Sea Shell Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachBop®Sea Shell Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (156 ratings)4.4 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchilke App Solutions LLCBohdan Hordiienko

Customer experience

BeachBop®

All ratings138 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.0%

Sea Shell Identifier

All ratings121 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative19.4%

Bugs and requests

BeachBop®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sea Shell Identifier

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to add to collection
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow overriding of AI identification
  • Improve shell identification accuracy

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BeachBop®

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • 25 Identify Passes$1.99
4 purchases

Sea Shell Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Sea Shell Identifier$3.997 Days
  • Sea Shell Identifier Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Sea Shell Identifier$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sea Shell Identifier Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is BeachBop® free?
BeachBop® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sea Shell Identifier free?
Sea Shell Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeachBop® or Sea Shell Identifier?
Sea Shell Identifier is rated higher. BeachBop® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Sea Shell Identifier averages 4.4 from 239 ratings.
Do BeachBop® or Sea Shell Identifier have ads?
Neither BeachBop® nor Sea Shell Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeachBop® or Sea Shell Identifier?
BeachBop® ships an update every 3 days, and Sea Shell Identifier every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeachBop® was updated on September 8, 2026 and Sea Shell Identifier on September 25, 2026.

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