# Whale Tracker vs Coast Clear App

The clearest difference is rating: Coast Clear App at 5.0 against Whale Tracker's 4.2. Whale Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Coast Clear App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coast Clear App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Tracker has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Whale Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Coast Clear App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Tracker | Coast Clear App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-tracker-sightings-map/id6751474710/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-clear-app/id6761148662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STEPHEN VICTOR HART](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835301190) | [Joshua Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888029785) |

## What reviewers say

### Whale Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-tracker-sightings-map/id6751474710)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Discover real-time, verified whale and shark sightings worldwide on a live map. Receive proximity alerts, track individual whales, and explore migration routes. Ideal for whale watchers, boaters, and ocean enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Live sightings map, Proximity alerts, Track individual whales, Worldwide coverage, Migration routes, Captain Mode for boaters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whale Tracker Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Whale Tracker Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Whale Tracker Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Whale Tracker Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Whale Tracker Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Whale Tracker Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Whale Tracker Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock everything forever. | $64.99 | one-time |


### Coast Clear App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-clear-app/id6761148662)

Stay informed about real-time shark sightings with this app. View recent activity on an interactive map, filter by species, and report sightings quickly to enhance beach safety.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of shark activity, Filter sightings by time, species, and photos, Quick reporting workflow, Location-based awareness, Safety guidance for informed decisions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coast Clear Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per year |
| Coast Clear Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Coast Clear Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale Tracker free?

Whale Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coast Clear App free?

Coast Clear App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whale Tracker or Coast Clear App?

Coast Clear App is rated higher. Whale Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Coast Clear App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Whale Tracker or Coast Clear App have ads?

Coast Clear App shows ads; Whale Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whale Tracker or Coast Clear App?

Whale Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Coast Clear App fortnightly. Most recently, Whale Tracker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Coast Clear App on October 31, 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.*