Comparison

BeachScan vs BeachFinder

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

Head to head
About

BeachScan

Features
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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

About

BeachFinder

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BeachFinder is your personal guide to the world's best beaches — whether you're dreaming of a faraway destination or looking for somewhere to go this weekend. BEACH QUIZ Answer a few quick questions and get matched to beaches that suit your style. Whether you love lively beach bars, quiet coves, family-friendly shores, or big waves — BeachFinder finds your match. DISCOVER WORLDWIDE Explore thousands of beaches across every continent. Browse top-rated picks by region or country, and discover places you'd never have found on your own. LIVE WEATHER Check the current weather at any beach before you head out — temperature, wind speed, and conditions at a glance. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save beaches you love or want to visit. Your personal list is always there when you need inspiration for your next trip. FIND BEACHES NEAR YOU See what's close to your current location and get directions with one tap.

Screenshots

BeachScan4 screens
BeachFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeachFinder at none against BeachScan's 3. BeachFinder also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeachScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BeachFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeachScan ships an update every 10 days, BeachFinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeachScan versus BeachFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachScanBeachFinder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDino Tretinjak MesaricSmart Coding S.R.L.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BeachScan

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Tjedno$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
None

BeachFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeachScan free?
BeachScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeachFinder free?
BeachFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeachScan or BeachFinder have ads?
BeachScan shows ads; BeachFinder does not.
Which is updated more often, BeachScan or BeachFinder?
BeachScan ships an update every 10 days, and BeachFinder weekly. Most recently, BeachScan was updated on October 3, 2026 and BeachFinder on October 10, 2026.

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