# Detect It! vs Audio Forge

The clearest difference is price: Audio Forge at Free against Detect It!'s $0.99. Audio Forge also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). Detect It!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Audio Forge is free to download; Detect It! costs $0.99 up front. Audio Forge sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Detect It! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Detect It! against 4.9 for Audio Forge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Forge has 30 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, Audio Forge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detect It! | Audio Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-it/id1109780171/reviews)** | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-forge-rpg-soundboard/id6480051842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002993092) | [Slashpaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733985858) |

## What reviewers say

### Detect It!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-it/id1109780171)

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.

**Highlights:** Simulated Geiger counter, Pressure-sensitive control (3D Touch), Fingerprint size control, Customizable labels, Realistic sound effects, Works on various iPhone models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-forge-rpg-soundboard/id6480051842)

Enhance your tabletop RPG sessions with custom soundscapes. This app allows you to import your own audio, layer music and ambient sounds, and trigger sound effects instantly. It offers offline functionality and advanced integration with smart home devices for a fully immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Import custom audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG), Layer music and ambient soundscapes, Trigger one-shot sound effects, Offline playback functionality, Freesound integration for effects, MQTT/Home Assistant integration for smart home sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Spell Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapons pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thunder! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nature, Taverns & Bards | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creepy Swamp | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spell Effects, Heartbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ranged Weapons Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 2 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detect It! free?

Detect It! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Forge free?

Audio Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detect It! or Audio Forge?

Detect It! is rated higher. Detect It! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Audio Forge averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Detect It! or Audio Forge have ads?

Neither Detect It! nor Audio Forge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detect It! or Audio Forge?

Detect It! ships an update every 9 months, and Audio Forge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Detect It! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Audio Forge on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*