Comparison

BeachLab vs Sand

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

Head to head
About

BeachLab

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Take your game to the next level. Get automated stats, play-by-play breakdown and create highlight videos fast from your beach volleyball games. Using the camera on your device, BeachLab’s AI tracks the action in real-time, generating invaluable insights and stats to help you unlock your full potential. • Automatic stats Analyze your game in depth with the automatically generated stats and metrics (serve and attack speed, reception percentage, setting apex, etc.). Identify the strengths and weaknesses in your game and track your progress over time. • Smart Video Editing Create highlight videos fast. BeachLab automatically trims dead-time in between rallies. Add a scoreboard, slow-motion effect, and more, in seconds. Sharing the game highlights with your friends is easier than ever. • Play Review Review video footage play by play. Filter plays by type and player and watch them in slow motion.

About

Sand

Connect with beach volleyball partners and manage your game schedule. Ideal for competitive players, whether you're part of a circuit, playing casually, or with a club.

Highlights
  • Find beach volleyball partners
  • Organize game schedules
  • Support for circuits, casual play, and clubs
  • Subscription plans for enhanced features
Features
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The ultimate app built exclusively for competitive beach volleyball players. Find partners and stay organized whether playing the circuit, on your own, or with a club. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

BeachLab4 screens
Sand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeachLab at none against Sand's 4. Sand's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Sand sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BeachLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeachLab ships an update weekly, Sand every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BeachLab versus Sand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachLabSand
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer1428250 B.C. LTD.James Sherry

In-app purchases

None

BeachLab

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sand

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Player Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Coach Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Pro Player Subscription (Annual)$29.991 Year
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  • Coach Yearly$250.001 Year

Questions

Is BeachLab free?
BeachLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sand free?
Sand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeachLab or Sand have ads?
Neither BeachLab nor Sand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeachLab or Sand?
BeachLab ships an update weekly, and Sand every 3 days. Most recently, BeachLab was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sand on October 12, 2026.

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