# Seashine vs Bean Boy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Seashine at 4.7K against Bean Boy's 47. Seashine also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Bean Boy's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seashine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bean Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Seashine against 4.8 for Bean Boy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.7K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Seashine's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bean Boy's.

Seashine ships an update monthly, Bean Boy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seashine | Bean Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254/reviews) | [4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-boy/id942349131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045860257) | [Tyson Ibele](https://appshunter.io/developer/460381627) |

## What reviewers say

### Seashine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254)

Explore a mysterious, dangerous underworld as a fragile jellyfish. Absorb light to survive longer and evade bizarre creatures lurking in the darkness. Experience an endless, unique survival quest with intuitive touch controls and a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Endless underworld exploration, Unique, unlimited gameplay, Intuitive touch controls, Dynamic reactive soundtrack, Survival against bizarre creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Stars | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $1.89 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting creature discoveries
- 📚 Detailed creature encyclopedia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Light meter drains too quickly
- 🐲 Aggressive enemy encounters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after discovery
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Disappearing collectibles or progress loss
- Inconsistent enemy spawn patterns

**Requested features**

- Peaceful exploration mode without enemies
- More diverse environments and creatures
- Ability to play as other sea creatures
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


### Bean Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-boy/id942349131)

Guide a small, squishy character on an airborne adventure to reach the stars. This simple and addictive game challenges players to help the protagonist ascend as high as possible.

**Highlights:** Launch character into the air, Simple gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Reach for the stars, Fulfill dreams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 🎶 Charming music and sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🌟 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🎢 Challenging yet relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Lack of customization options
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Desire for in-app purchases or upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Saving/progress issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize the character
- Unlockable levels or challenges
- Leaderboards or social features
- More power-ups or gameplay mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seashine free?

Seashine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bean Boy free?

Bean Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seashine or Bean Boy?

Seashine and Bean Boy are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.7K and 47 ratings respectively.

### Do Seashine or Bean Boy have ads?

Neither Seashine nor Bean Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seashine or Bean Boy?

Seashine ships an update monthly, and Bean Boy every 5 months. Most recently, Seashine was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bean Boy on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*