Multi-angle camera capture
Photograph aperture, spire, sculpture, and color pattern from several angles so the AI sees the full shell — not just one flat shot.
AI shell ID · Collection journal
🐚 Snap Shells Know every shell. Journal every find.
Photograph a shell, get ranked AI identifications with confidence scores, and build a personal collection journal — notes, ratings, and export — all in one collector-friendly app.
Currently in testing
iOS · Beta
Android · Beta
Both iOS and Android are in closed testing. App Store and Google Play links are not available yet.
Or email admin@snapcollectibles.com to join the beta.
Features
Built for collectors who care about accuracy
From the tide line to the display case — capture, identify, and catalog shells with tools designed for serious hobbyists and curious beachcombers alike.
Category selection
Choose Marine, Freshwater, Land Snail, or Fossil Shell before you identify — categories that match how shell collectors actually think.
Ranked AI matches
Get a confidence-scored shortlist — not a single guess. Compare top candidates and learn the differences between similar species.
Free API first
Start identifying at no cost with the free AI tier. Optional upgrade to stronger models when you want deeper analysis on tough specimens.
Collection journal
Log locality, condition, personal notes, and ratings. Your beach finds become a living catalog you can revisit for years.
Notes, ratings & export
Rate each specimen, write field notes, and export your collection when you need a backup or want to share with fellow collectors.
How it Works
Four steps from beach to field note
Designed for sandy hands and good light — fast enough to use while the tide is still going out.
1
Snap multiple angles
Open the camera and capture your shell from a few sides so sculpture, aperture, and pattern are all visible.
2
Pick a category
Select Marine, Freshwater, Land Snail, or Fossil Shell to focus the match list on the right group.
3
Review ranked matches
See confidence scores across top candidates. Upgrade models when a shell needs a second look.
4
Save to your journal
Pin the find with notes, a rating, and optional locality. Export or revisit your collection anytime.
Identify across four categories
Marine
Ocean & shore
Freshwater
Rivers & lakes
Land Snail
Terrestrial
Fossil Shell
Ancient specimens
Testing & Beta
iOS and Android are both in testing
Snap Shells is currently in closed beta. There are no public App Store or Google Play listings yet. Request access and we’ll add you as capacity opens.
iOS
TestFlight beta · In testing
Android
Closed testing track · In testing
Prefer email? Write to admin@snapcollectibles.com and ask to be added to the Snap Shells beta. Tell us your platform (iOS, Android, or both).
Request beta access
Submit the form to open your email client with a pre-filled message to our team.
AI identifications are estimates for reference only — helpful for learning and personal collecting, not a substitute for professional taxonomic determination.