Sanibel Shell ID

Identify & collect seashells

$4.99

What shell is this? Point your phone and know in seconds — then build a personal collection of every species you find on Sanibel and Southwest Florida's beaches. Identify Sanibel and Southwest Florida seashells in seconds. You're on Sanibel, Captiva, or Fort Myers Beach. You just picked up a beautiful shell. What is it? Sanibel Shell ID uses AI photo recognition to identify Southwest Florida seashells in seconds. Snap a photo of any shell you find on the beach, and the app tells you what species it is — along with its scientific name, rarity, typical size, and a brief description. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the camera button and frame your shell 2. The AI identifies the species in under 10 seconds 3. Add it to your collection with one tap 4. Earn badges as your collection grows BUILT FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Gulf Coast of Florida has some of the best beachcombing on the planet. Sanibel's east-west orientation funnels shells onto its beaches in numbers and variety that draw collectors from around the world. We focused the AI on the 85+ species you're most likely to find here: • Lightning Whelk (Florida's state shell) • Junonia (the famously rare find) • Conchs, cones, olives, augers, scallops, tellins, cockles, murex, sundials, and dozens more • Common and rare species alike FEATURES • AI photo identification — instant and confident • Personal collection that tracks every shell you've found • Achievement badges for milestones (first find, 10 species, rare find, and more) • Shareable result cards for posting your finds • Offline shell guide — browse the full 85-species field guide offline — no signal needed (identification uses AI and needs a connection) • Confidence scores so you know how sure the AI is • Manual correction option if the AI gets one wrong • Find counts so you can track which beaches turn up the best shells • Fully anonymous — no account, no email, no personal information collected WHAT'S INCLUDED Sanibel Shell ID is a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no advertisements. Unlimited identifications*. Updates included. A NOTE ON ACCURACY Sanibel Shell ID is for fun and educational use. AI identifications are suggestions, not authoritative determinations. For decisions about whether a species is safe to handle, endangered, or subject to harvest restrictions, please consult an expert or check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations. Some species (like cone snails) can be dangerous — always exercise caution with unfamiliar marine organisms. PRIVACY Sanibel Shell ID collects no personal information. Photos you submit for identification are processed by an AI service in transit and are not stored on our servers (unless you submit a correction report to help us improve). No accounts, no ads, no third-party analytics. Full privacy policy at silverkeydev.com/sanibel-shell-id/privacy.html. GET STARTED Open the app, point your camera at a shell, and tap. You'll have your first identification in under 30 seconds. Welcome to the addictive world of Southwest Florida shelling. *we will monitor for abuse of AI identification and may limit usage if needed.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    4 Ratings

Refinements and behind-the-scenes improvements. Happy shelling!

Version 1.0.2

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  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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Information

Seller
  • Silver Key Development LLC
Size
  • 42.9 MB
Category
  • Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Silver Key Development LLC
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  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.