Comparison

Beach 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

Beach

Features
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Beach destinations and activities around the world. Discover places based on what you truly want to experience: surfing at sunrise, calm turquoise waters, hidden coves, family-friendly shores, vibrant beach towns, or peaceful natural escapes. Explore beaches through activities, landscapes, and local character - not rankings. Beach-Spot helps you choose your next beach by vibe, not by popularity. >> Explore differently • Browse beaches by activities and atmosphere • Discover landscapes and unique local character • Find spots that match your mood • Get inspired for your next trip No endless "Top 10" lists. No generic rankings. Just beaches that fit you. >> Share your own spots Beach-Spot is also a community. • Add your own favorite beaches • Share hidden gems and local secrets • Upload photos to showcase the real atmosphere • Help others discover authentic places Turn your personal discoveries into shared inspiration. Whether you’re planning a trip or simply dreaming of your next escape, Beach-Spot brings the world’s coastlines closer — one spot at a time.

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

Beach3 screens
Coast Clear App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beach at none against Coast Clear App's 4. Beach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Coast Clear App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Beach versus Coast Clear App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachCoast Clear App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHeyAppsJoshua Campbell

In-app purchases

None

Beach

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Coast Clear App

Subscriptions3
  • Coast Clear Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year
  • Coast Clear Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Coast Clear Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Beach free?
Beach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coast Clear App free?
Coast Clear App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beach or Coast Clear App have ads?
Coast Clear App shows ads; Beach does not.

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