BeachScan vs BeachFinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
BeachScan ships an update every 10 days, BeachFinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeachScan | BeachFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dino Tretinjak Mesaric | Smart Coding S.R.L. |
In-app purchases
BeachScan
- Premium Tjedno$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
BeachFinder
No in-app purchases









