Comparison

OpenwebcamDB vs Coast Clear App

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

Head to head
About

OpenwebcamDB

Features
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Discover and explore thousands of live webcams from around the world with OpenwebcamDB. Experience real-time views of stunning locations, from beautiful beaches and majestic mountains to bustling city skylines and iconic landmarks. Features: • Browse webcams by country, category, or popularity • Interactive map view to explore webcams geographically • Save your favorite webcams for quick access • Discover random webcams from around the world • Watch live streams directly in the app • Detailed information including location, categories, and descriptions • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Home screen widgets - add Random, Popular, or Trending webcams to your home screen Categories include beaches, mountains, cities, landmarks, wildlife, sports venues, weather stations, and more. Whether you're planning your next trip, checking conditions at your favorite destination, or simply exploring the world from home, OpenwebcamDB brings the world to your fingertips. Perfect for travelers, weather enthusiasts, surf and ski enthusiasts, or anyone curious about what's happening around the globe right now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Coast Clear App

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
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Coast Clear helps you stay informed about reported shark activity and make more informed decisions at the beach. View recent shark sighting reports on an interactive map, explore activity at beaches you care about, and quickly understand what's been reported near you. Reports are submitted by the Coast Clear community, helping beachgoers stay aware before entering the water. Follow your favorite beaches to quickly check recent reported activity, explore dedicated Beach Pages, and use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep the beaches you care about just a glance away. You can also contribute by reporting a sighting in seconds. Add details such as species, location, time, and an optional photo to help others stay informed. Key features include: - Interactive map showing recent reported shark sightings - Follow beaches you regularly visit or care about - Beach Pages with recent reported activity and sightings - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for followed beaches - Filter sightings by time range, species, and photos - Quick and simple sighting reporting - Location-based awareness for nearby activity - Safety guidance to help you make informed decisions Coast Clear is designed for beachgoers, surfers, snorkelers, divers, boaters, and anyone who wants better awareness of reported shark activity around the coast. Coast Clear's core features are available for free. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions are available. Coast Clear Premium removes advertising, while Coast Clear Pro unlocks additional features and includes an ad-free experience. - Premium (Ad-Free) — $4.99/year - Pro Monthly — $1.99/month - Pro Annual — $14.99/year - Pro Lifetime — $49.99 one-time purchase Premium, Pro Monthly, and Pro Annual are auto-renewable subscriptions and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your App Store account settings. Pro Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Important: Coast Clear is community-powered. Sightings are user-generated. A lack of reported sightings does not mean sharks are absent or that conditions are safe. Always follow local guidance, posted warnings, and use your own judgment when entering the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.taplabs.cloud/coast-clear/privacy/

Screenshots

OpenwebcamDB4 screens
Coast Clear App4 screens

Verdict

The call

OpenwebcamDB and Coast Clear App 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenwebcamDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Coast Clear App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OpenwebcamDB versus Coast Clear App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenwebcamDBCoast Clear App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTitans of IndustryJoshua Campbell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenwebcamDB

Subscriptions1
  • Premium monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Coast Clear App

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenwebcamDB free?
OpenwebcamDB 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.
Do OpenwebcamDB or Coast Clear App have ads?
Both OpenwebcamDB and Coast Clear App show ads.

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