BeachBop® vs Shark Tooth Scout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Shark Tooth Scout
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Find more shark teeth and understand what you find. Shark Tooth Scout is a private, field-ready companion for beach hunters, fossil collectors, families and curious naturalists. It combines practical hunt tutorials, nearby NOAA tide predictions, explainable tooth comparisons and a detailed find log in one polished toolkit. HUNT SMARTER Learn where teeth collect and how to read shell beds, gravel lines and wash zones Follow step-by-step beach-search tutorials and responsible collecting guidance Find a nearby NOAA tide station and see practical low-tide hunting windows Save recent tide predictions for quick reference in the field IDENTIFY WITH EVIDENCE Photograph a tooth or choose an image from your library Photo quality and tooth-outline analysis run on your device Compare seven observable signals: crown form, profile, cutting edge, root, cusplets, size and surface appearance Review ranked matches, supporting clues, conflicts and conservative identification cautions Compare 37 modern and fossil shark profiles, including megalodon, great white, tiger, mako, sand tiger, snaggletooth and more BUILD A FIELD RECORD Save the original photo, evidence fit and identification notes Add size, beach, date, coordinates, notes and confidence status Favorite important finds and share a clean field report Records and photos remain on your device unless you choose to share them FREE TO START Hunt tutorials and NOAA tides are free. The complimentary field kit also includes three complete identifications, eight starter profiles and five saved field records. SCOUT PRO $4.99 ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock unlimited identifications, all 37 profiles and unlimited field records. Scout Pro is a non-consumable lifetime unlock. There are no subscriptions and no ads. Price may vary by region. Shark Tooth Scout provides educational working identifications, not formal taxonomic determinations. Tide predictions are estimates and are not for navigation or hazardous-weather decisions. Collect only where permitted and follow local laws.
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Verdict
BeachBop® and Shark Tooth Scout are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and Shark Tooth Scout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BeachBop® | Shark Tooth Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (179 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 179 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 279 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Schilke App Solutions LLC | PETER GOODALE |
Bugs and 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
Shark Tooth Scout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Shark Tooth Scout
- Scout Pro$4.99
Questions
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