Comparison

BeachScan vs Ithaca

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

Ithaca

Features
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Ithaca in one app: the island of Odysseus, with Vathy, Kioni and Frikes, the beaches of Gidaki and Filiatro, the Cave of the Nymphs and Homer's School. Planning your trip or already on the island? The app takes you to the beaches, viewpoints, villages and sights of Ithaca. Every place comes with honest tips: where to park, when to arrive and whether it's really worth it. FEATURES: • Ready-made day plans, stop by stop • Map with every place and a category filter • Near You: what's closest when you're on the island • Parking, sunbeds, entry fee and best time for every place • Navigate with Apple Maps or Google Maps in one tap • Current weather on the island • Favourite places synced with iCloud • In English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Polish, Greek, Swedish and Czech PREMIUM (one-time purchase, no subscription): • Hidden gems the crowds never reach • All day plans The app is made by someone who loves the Greek islands, not a travel agency. If you enjoy the app, please leave a rating or review. For an independent developer it really means a lot. Thank you! Privacy Policy: https://sebastianbrzezinskiapps.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://sebastianbrzezinskiapps.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

BeachScan4 screens
Ithaca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ithaca at none against BeachScan's shown. BeachScan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. BeachScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ithaca sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeachScan ships an update every 10 days, Ithaca every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeachScan versus Ithaca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachScanIthaca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDino Tretinjak MesaricSebastian Brzezinski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BeachScan

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Tjedno$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Ithaca

One-time1
  • Ithaca Guide Premium$4.99

Questions

Is BeachScan free?
BeachScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ithaca free?
Ithaca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeachScan or Ithaca have ads?
BeachScan shows ads; Ithaca does not.
Which is updated more often, BeachScan or Ithaca?
BeachScan ships an update every 10 days, and Ithaca every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeachScan was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ithaca on October 31, 2026.

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