Beach vs BeachScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beach
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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.
BeachScan
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BeachScan tells you what a beach is actually like today — before you drive there. Sea temperature, water clarity and waves, updated through the day Wind shelter for each beach: which coves stay calm in today's wind, not just how windy the region is Shade forecast: when the beach falls into shadow from terrain and trees, hour by hour Tides: high and low water with a live curve UV index, air temperature and weather Official bathing-water quality wherever the authorities publish it Official weather warnings Over 21,000 beaches in Croatia, Italy, Greece, Spain and the Canaries, Malta, Slovenia, Albania, Cyprus and Florida. Find your beach on the map by what matters today — water quality, clarity, wind shelter or shade — save favourites, add photos, and suggest beaches that are missing. Premium 7-day forecast for every beach, water clarity outlook, and no ads. Subscribe monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial, or take the Weekly Pass for a single trip. All the core beach data stays free. Conditions come from official agencies and public science data — national bathing-water registries, Copernicus satellites, weather models and OpenStreetMap. Where the data doesn't exist, we say so instead of guessing. Terms of Use: https://beachscanapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://beachscanapp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beach at none against BeachScan's 3. Beach also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BeachScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Beach asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beach | BeachScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HeyApps | Dino Tretinjak Mesaric |
In-app purchases
Beach
No in-app purchases
BeachScan
- Premium Tjedno$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$17.991 Year









