Detect It! vs Simulator of chainsaw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detect It!
This app simulates a fake Geiger counter that you can secretly control to prank friends. Adjust the readout and sound by pressing the screen or varying fingerprint size, and customize labels for a personalized experience.
- Simulated Geiger counter
- Pressure-sensitive control (3D Touch)
- Fingerprint size control
- Customizable labels
- Realistic sound effects
- Works on various iPhone models
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Trick your friends with a ‘detector’ that you secretly control. Press the screen harder to control the readout and realistic 'geiger-counter' sound. Use it on your friends to measure their style, intelligence, and wit. Wave it around when you ‘detect' BS, bros, or sheer brilliance. Detect engrams, elronds, megafaunas, and more. It’s amazing what your phone can 'detect'! Works on old and new iPhones, even those without 3D-touch! How it works: On phones with 3D Touch (6s, 7, 8, X, XS), the readout is controlled by measuring the PRESSURE on your screen. On all other phones (iPhone 11 and newer, iPhone 6 and older), the readout is controlled by the SIZE (DIAMETER) of your fingerprint on the screen. TIP for the fingerprint-size-sensing phones: lay the length of your finger against the screen to get up to and above 100%! Edit the labels to whatever you like, or leave them blank for versatility. Can also be used as a 'musical' instrument or for sound effects. Have fun!
Simulator of chainsaw
This prank app simulates realistic chainsaw sounds, including engine starting and wood cutting effects. Surprise friends with loud, immersive audio and vibration that mimics a real chainsaw. It's designed purely for entertainment and does not pose any harm.
- Realistic chainsaw sound effects
- Engine starting and wood cutting sounds
- Vibration for immersive effect
- Choice of 4 different chainsaws
- Simple tap controls to start/stop engine
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This is a prank app with realistic chainsaw sounds: engine starting, idling and wood cutting effect. Surprise your friends with loud and realistic chainsaw sounds. Realistic chainsaw sounds combined with vibration create a realistic effect. How to play: - Choose one out of 4 chainsaws in main menu - Taps the red lever to start - Press and hold your finger on the saw for listening to the cutting sounds - To turn off the chainsaw engine, press the lever again Attention: The application is created for entertainment and does not cause any harm! This app does not have the functionality of a real chainsaw.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simulator of chainsaw at Free against Detect It!'s $0.99. Simulator of chainsaw also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 3). Detect It!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Simulator of chainsaw is free to download; Detect It! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Detect It! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simulator of chainsaw has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Detect It! ships an update every 9 months, Simulator of chainsaw every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detect It! | Simulator of chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 51 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Wu | Yaroslav Novytskyi |
Customer experience
Detect It!
Simulator of chainsaw
In-app purchases
Detect It!
No in-app purchases
Simulator of chainsaw
No in-app purchases
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