# Digital Geiger Counter - Prank Radiation Detector

> Prank app simulating a geiger counter with touch and tilt controls. (iPhone/iPad app by David Ashton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-geiger-counter-prank-radiation-detector/id441478010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Ashton](https://appshunter.io/developer/441478013)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-geiger-counter-prank-radiation-detector/id441478010/reviews.md

## What is Digital Geiger Counter?

Digital Geiger Counter is the best "fake geiger counter" prank on the iTunes App Store. Tilt and touch to boost the "radiation levels" and fool your friends. Now with integrated Facebook & Twitter sharing!

"Good radiation prank app!! ***** Worth to buy!" - Radin Fikri (Malaysia App Store)

"Awesome! ***** Can't wait to try this in different parts of the world to "prove" that some places have more natural radiation than an exploded power plant!" - Erich Meatleg (US App Store)

"Good App...Nice to fool people with!" - austinmu_ (US App Store)

"It's great! My friend thought it was totally real."

"...had a lot of fun with it...convince your 16-year old son that he must have stood in something radioactive because his sneakers make the count rate zoom up" - EE Times review

"Rad u ***** Now I can prove to everyone that they are indeed radioactive. And i can refuse to give rides to deadbeats at work if the geiger counter detects radiation on their shoes." - Callagene (Canada App Store

"***** Eccellente" - Lucasteno (Italy App Store)

"Valutazione **** Semplice ed ottimo strumento di rilevazione Buono" -  Ermanred (Italy App Store)

FEATURES

• easy-to-read LCD display measures spurious hazards from background to extreme levels
• oversized numeric meter easily switchable from microsieverts to millirem or count per minute scales
• realistic digital counter from 0.10 μSv/h to 100 μSv/h (0.01 mrem/h to 10 mrem/h)
• authentic audio click rate, easily mutable for library or classroom use
• versatile alpha, beta, and gamma modes
• dual tilt-sensitive and touch-sensitive controls
•  audio synchronized iPhone camera flash adds to the tension

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Hold Digital Geiger Counter flat and face up.

2. Smoothly tilt Digital Geiger Counter's face to the left or right on the x-axis to increase levels.

3. Surreptitiously touch and hold the yellowish radiation symbol on the bottom left of the screen with your thumb to boost levels if necessary. The outside circle edge gives minimal boost, slowly increasing to maximum boost in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.

4. For best results with Digital Geiger Counter, practice subtly combining both tilt and touch control methods. Also try twisting Digital Geiger Counter as you move it towards your target. Be slow and smooth.

WARNING

Digital Geiger Counter is meant for entertainment purposes only and is entirely ineffective at detecting actual ionizing radiation. Digital Geiger Counter is factory-calibrated to the x-axis and contains no user-serviceable parts.

## Key features

- Simulated geiger counter display
- Realistic audio click rate
- Tilt and touch controls
- Synchronized camera flash
- Social media sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-geiger-counter-prank-radiation-detector/id441478010/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Обман

*2025-02-09*

Списали деньги просто так без моего согласия

**Developer response:** Мне жаль слышать о вашей проблеме. Это невозможно. Пожалуйста, объясните. Спасибо!

I am sorry to hear your problem. That is impossible. Please explain. Thank you!

### 5/5 — It's the best on on the App Store

*2024-08-11*

Good for a prank but doesn't get to that high of CPM

Please update it and make differnet beep noises.

### 5/5 — 100% does work and is fun

*2022-11-26*

Exactly what it says it is - easy to fool people - u control it by tilting and shifting your thumb over the radiation symbol - the flashlight flickering with measurement is a cool feature

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2022-05-19*

Снимают деньги непонятно за что, подписку я не покупала

**Developer response:** У этого приложения нет подписки. Пожалуйста, объясните. Спасибо.

This app does not have a subscription. Please explain. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2021-07-24*

0 STARS NEVER DOWNLOAD I HATE THIS STUPID AHHHH VERY DUMB NEVER GET WASTE OF MONEY ANYONE WHO GETS THIS WILL HATE IT IT IS FAKED

### 5/5 — It works.

*2021-05-23*

He just didn’t put the instructions on the top of the description.

### 1/5 — Nah

*2021-02-02*

Barely works - dumb. How difficult could it have been to make this sound off more?!? Rarely makes any noise... smh

### 5/5 — 11/10

*2020-09-23*

Если бы не данный счётчик, запланированная поездка в Чернобыль была бы под угрозой. Забыл свой полноценный счётчик Гейгера дома. Благо есть данное приложение. Но почему-то когда ходил по проверенным дорогам, показывало что там есть радиация(Похоже мой основной счётчик сломался). Спасибо разработчику

### 1/5 — 我亲自到福岛测试的

*2020-08-14*

根本不准 我亲自到福岛测试的 我都到双叶町了 距离第一原子发电所就几公里了 剂量一直都没动 全是假的 还花我六元钱

### 5/5 — CUSTOMERS- NOT REAL APP

*2020-07-21*

This is not a real Geiger counter and dose not measure real radiation. If you want a real radiation detector then you will need to look on EBay or Amazon. In order for a device to measure radiation particles it NEEDS a geiger tube.  This is simply a app that lets you mess around and play jokes on people.

## Frequently asked questions about Digital Geiger Counter

### Is Digital Geiger Counter a real radiation detector?

No, Digital Geiger Counter is designed for entertainment purposes only and is entirely ineffective at detecting actual ionizing radiation. It simulates the appearance and sound of a geiger counter for pranks.

### How much does Digital Geiger Counter cost?

Digital Geiger Counter is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does Digital Geiger Counter support?

Digital Geiger Counter is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is compatible with iOS devices.

### Does Digital Geiger Counter have ads?

No, Digital Geiger Counter does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Digital Geiger Counter?

Digital Geiger Counter has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

### How do I control the "radiation levels" in Digital Geiger Counter?

You can increase the simulated radiation levels by tilting the device face up or down, or by touching and holding the radiation symbol on the screen. Combining both methods offers the best results.

### Can I turn off the sound in Digital Geiger Counter?

Yes, the authentic audio click rate can be easily muted, making it suitable for use in quiet environments like libraries or classrooms.

### When was Digital Geiger Counter last updated?

The latest version of Digital Geiger Counter was released on May 22, 2017. The app was originally released on June 9, 2011.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.5 — 2017-05-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

• additional localizations

### 1.7.4 — 2017-04-13

• improved localization

### 1.7.3 — 2017-03-13

• improved localization

### 1.7.2 — 2017-02-07

• metadata refresh

### 1.7.1 — 2016-12-16

• Corrected issue that prevented some older devices (iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, older iPads and iPod touches) from updating to the current version. Sorry about that. Thank you Alexperseus and Newfinland105.

If you like this update, please review the app! If you have any problems or suggestions for the next version, please e-mail support@applicariat.com

I can't reply to your reviews, and because of the way the the App Store works can't even read them for up to a month or more later, so if you have a problem or anything you want to say please e-mail me first. Thank you for the positive reviews!

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