Beachcomber vs Deakin Borrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beachcomber
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The Beachcombers Field Guide is an easy to use identification app that describes some of the more common items you may find while beachcombing along the coast of Western Australia’s temperate (cooler) waters. The app features: · a Table of Contents page with large pictures for quick reference; · four simple categories; - Chordates (animals with backbones); - Invertebrates (animals without backbones); - Seagrasses and algae; and - Unusual finds. · Large colour photographs to assist identification; · Many interesting facts about the items you are likely to find; · Helpful hints to make your beachcombing experience safe and enjoyable. Download this free app so you can learn more about the fascinating things that wash up onto the beach.
Deakin Borrow
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Borrow Deakin University Library items from your mobile device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Deakin Borrow at every 3 months against Beachcomber's every 21 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beachcomber ships an update every 21 months, Deakin Borrow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beachcomber | Deakin Borrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northern Agricultural Catchments Council Inc. | FE Technologies Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Beachcomber
No in-app purchases
Deakin Borrow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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