# Cat Scanner vs Sea Shell Identifier Collector

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Scanner at 5.0 against Sea Shell Identifier Collector's 3.9. Sea Shell Identifier Collector's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Sea Shell Identifier Collector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sea Shell Identifier Collector has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Sea Shell Identifier Collector monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Scanner | Sea Shell Identifier Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-scanner-breed-analyzer/id6745699155/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-shell-identifier-collector/id6757307982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Altamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751762490) | [VAN CHIEN NGUYEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831720985) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-scanner-breed-analyzer/id6745699155)

Instantly identify your cat's breed with a photo using advanced AI. Get a detailed breakdown of breed percentages and characteristics. Save and organize your cat's photos in a personalized catalog.

**Highlights:** Instant breed identification via photo, Advanced AI analysis, Detailed breed percentage breakdown, Breed characteristic descriptions, Personalized cat photo catalog, Save and share cat photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sea Shell Identifier Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-shell-identifier-collector/id6757307982)

Instantly identify seashells from photos, explore detailed information, and discover market offers. Build and organize your personal shell collection with this user-friendly guide.

**Highlights:** Identify seashells from photos, Detailed shell information, Discover market offers, Build personal shell collection, Search and explore seashells, Clean, elegant interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sea Shell ID Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sea Shell ID Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium - Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Sea Shell ID Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Scanner free?

Cat Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sea Shell Identifier Collector free?

Sea Shell Identifier Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Scanner or Sea Shell Identifier Collector?

Cat Scanner is rated higher. Cat Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sea Shell Identifier Collector averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Cat Scanner or Sea Shell Identifier Collector have ads?

Neither Cat Scanner nor Sea Shell Identifier Collector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Scanner or Sea Shell Identifier Collector?

Cat Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Sea Shell Identifier Collector monthly. Most recently, Cat Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sea Shell Identifier Collector on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*