Sea Shell Identifier - AI ID

Name: Sea Shell Identifier - AI ID
Rating: 4.4 (242 reviews)
Author: Bohdan Hordiienko

Seashell Scanner & Guide

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

242 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Bohdan Hordiienko
Language

EN
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Size

56.5
MB

Found a shell? Discover its story with updated AI, organize your finds into folders, and explore species with photos and facts. Identify seashells from a photo and turn your beach finds into a personal collection. ShellLens combines an AI shell identifier, a seashell guide, and collection folders to help you discover what you found and learn more about it. Whether you're beachcombing on vacation, sorting shells at home, or exploring marine life with your family, start with a photo and follow your curiosity. IDENTIFY SHELLS FROM PHOTOS Take a picture or choose one from your library. ShellLens' updated AI model analyzes the shell's visible features and suggests an identification, with common and scientific names when a match is found. GET TO KNOW YOUR FIND Explore identifying features, taxonomy, habitats, geographic distribution, and rarity where available. Learn what makes a shell distinctive and how it differs from similar species. BUILD YOUR SHELL COLLECTION Keep your favorite finds together in a visual collection. Create folders for different beaches, trips, or shell types, add folder notes, and choose cover photos. Give every beach day's discoveries a place of their own. EXPLORE WIKIPEDIA AND SPECIES REFERENCES Go deeper with Wikipedia articles and photographs where available. Explore additional names, classification, and recorded regions from the World Register of Marine Species, with links to the original sources. TAKE A SECOND LOOK Think your shell could be something else? For eligible results, choose a suggested alternative or enter the name you suspect and ask the AI to reconsider the photo. When the image doesn't show enough detail, photo guidance helps you prepare another shot. REVISIT YOUR DISCOVERIES Browse your identification history and saved collection. Previously saved shell photos and identification details remain available offline; new identifications and online reference content require an internet connection. From your first beach find to a growing interest in conchology—the study of shells—ShellLens helps you keep exploring. Download ShellLens and discover the story behind your next shell. AI identifications are suggestions and may be incorrect. Available details and reference material vary by result. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Choose from Weekly, Yearly plans - Charges applied to your iTunes Account at purchase - Auto-renewal unless disabled 24 hours before expiration - Accounts charged for renewal 24 hours prior to period end at the rate chosen - Manage auto-renewals in Account Settings - Active subscriptions last for their full term - No refunds for active subscription periods - Unused trial time forfeited with subscription purchase Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/shellid/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/shellid/terms-conditions

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

242 Ratings

Finally an app that knows my shells
Jun 13
Chrixuchenna
took this on a trip to dorset and it helped identify loads of shells we found along the jurassic coast. the safety info about which ones to handle with care was really usefull. i'd give it a go if you're into beachcombing
Finally an app that knows my shells
Jun 13
Chrixuchenna

took this on a trip to dorset and it helped identify loads of shells we found along the jurassic coast. the safety info about which ones to handle with care was really usefull. i'd give it a go if you're into beachcombing
HORRIBLE app
Feb 23
FMH69
I did my due diligence by starting with shells that I have already in fact PROPERLY identified and this app identified it as 3 completely different shells, it totally misidentified one species as another, one not even remotely close I am a professional photographer by trade, so I made sure to have proper and adequate lighting, different colors underneath for balance, and shot from different angles to showcase features. After shooting 20 unidentified, or improperly identified, shells I gave up and deleted the app. The use of their camera leaves a lot to be desired as well

Developer Response
I’m sorry you had this experience, especially given the care you took with lighting and angles. That level of detail is exactly what should help, so I’d really like to investigate why results were so far off in your case.If you’re willing, please send a few of the example photos you used (including the “known” shells that were misidentified) to horbohapps@gmail.com. Real-world samples like yours are the fastest way for me to reproduce the issue and improve the AI.I’m also working on an update with an updated AI model and improvements to the in-app camera experience, and I hope to publish it this week or next week.Thank you for the detailed feedback.
HORRIBLE app
Feb 23
FMH69

I did my due diligence by starting with shells that I have already in fact PROPERLY identified and this app identified it as 3 completely different shells, it totally misidentified one species as another, one not even remotely close I am a professional photographer by trade, so I made sure to have proper and adequate lighting, different colors underneath for balance, and shot from different angles to showcase features. After shooting 20 unidentified, or improperly identified, shells I gave up and deleted the app. The use of their camera leaves a lot to be desired as well
Developer Response Mar 2
I’m sorry you had this experience, especially given the care you took with lighting and angles. That level of detail is exactly what should help, so I’d really like to investigate why results were so far off in your case.If you’re willing, please send a few of the example photos you used (including the “known” shells that were misidentified) to horbohapps@gmail.com. Real-world samples like yours are the fastest way for me to reproduce the issue and improve the AI.I’m also working on an update with an updated AI model and improvements to the in-app camera experience, and I hope to publish it this week or next week.Thank you for the detailed feedback.
Sea shell
May 20
Lekan19646
my grandkids found this app for me. It's so easy to organize my shell collection now. I just take a picture and it tells me everything about it!
Sea shell
May 20
Lekan19646

my grandkids found this app for me. It's so easy to organize my shell collection now. I just take a picture and it tells me everything about it!
Review
May 29
Iamdavious
downloaded this for our family vacation to the beach. The kids love snapping pics of every shell we find. Makes a great digital souvenir!
Review
May 29
Iamdavious

downloaded this for our family vacation to the beach. The kids love snapping pics of every shell we find. Makes a great digital souvenir!

- Redesigned the app with a fresh look and easier navigation. - Updated the AI model for seashell identification. - Added folders to organize your collection by beach, trip, or shell type. - Added Wikipedia articles and photos to help you learn more about your finds. - Added marine species records with accepted scientific names and taxonomy. - Improved guidance for unclear photos and uncertain identifications. - Added a second-look option to recheck an identification.

Version 2.0 Sep 22

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Seller: Bohdan Hordiienko
Size: 56.5 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages: English and 37 more

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Age Rating: 4+

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In-App Purchases: Yes

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