Tidepool

A rocky shore at low tide is one of the richest little worlds you can walk into, but most of us crouch over a rockpool with no idea what we're looking at. Tidepool is the pocket guide that fixes that — a friendly field companion to the crabs, shells, sea stars, anemones, snails, urchins, seaweeds and darting little fish that live where the land meets the sea. Every creature gets a clear recognition note written in plain language: what to look for, where it hides, the colours and sizes to expect, and how common it is, so you can actually put a name to the thing clinging to the rock in front of you.

Because life on the shore sorts itself by the tide, the guide is built around that. A drawn shore-zone cross-section lays out the splash, high, mid and low zones with creatures placed where they really live, so you learn not just what something is but where and when to find it — and a gentle tip reminds you that timing a visit to low water reveals the most. Browse by group, by zone or by colour, search by name, and open any species for the full picture, including a simple note on which animals to admire and leave in place rather than handle.

The finds log turns a day at the beach into a growing collection. Mark each creature you spot, add the date and a note about where you were, and watch a progress ring fill as you work through the guide. When you want to sharpen your eye, the identify quiz asks you to name a creature, place it in its tide zone, or sort it into its group, revealing the answer with a short explanation and keeping your best score. A short etiquette page rounds it out with common-sense advice — watch the incoming tide, mind slippery rocks, and put everything back as you found it.

Pick your accent colour, toggle the gentle water motion, and take it anywhere along the coast — it's completely offline, with no account and no ads. Whether you're exploring with kids, walking the shore at low tide, or just curious about that spiral shell in your pocket, Tidepool helps you meet the neighbours between the rocks.