Comparison

Detect It! vs Amara

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Amara

Features
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What is Amara? Amara is a caring digital companion for the second half of life. A familiar voice that listens, supports your day, and keeps you close to the people you love — whether for yourself or for someone you care about. No complicated menus. No learning curves. Just say something. Amara for older adults. Amara's there through the day — naturally, by voice: - Friendly conversations and daily check-ins - Reminders for appointments, routines, or medication - Reading the news, weather, or a short story out loud - Brain games and light activities to keep your mind engaged - Support with day-to-day questions - Staying connected with family — even from across the country If you can answer the phone, you can talk to Amara. Help that actually helps. Amara answers questions about everyday life: staying active, eating well, handling a new phone, or just wanting someone to talk to. Patiently. Clearly. As many times as you'd like. Whether it's a reminder before a doctor's appointment or simply a good morning — Amara's there. Who is Amara for? For anyone who'd like a patient, friendly voice in their day. For older adults who want to keep living on their own terms. For family members who want to know Mom or Dad is doing well — even when they can't be there in person. For caregivers looking for an extra layer of support. And for anyone who wants the people they love to feel close. Simple. Human. Safe. - No complicated menus - No small print - No tech anxiety - Voice-only, patient, and reliable Amara was built for older adults — with dignity, simplicity, and trust at the center. Not an overloaded app. A calm companion that's there when it counts. Private and secure. Amara takes your privacy seriously. Built in Germany, designed to the highest data standards. Your conversations are yours — always. Try Amara free. Download Amara and try it free for 7 days. See how a voice companion can make everyday life a little warmer — without any tech stress. The everyday companion for aging well. For a life with more connection, more joy, and more of you. Note on subscriptions: Amara offers a free trial of 7 days. To continue with all features after your trial, an active subscription is required (monthly or annual). Cancel anytime. Here you can find more information: Privacy: https://amara.app/en-us/privacy Terms of Use: https://amara.app/en-us/terms-of-use Imprint: https://amara.app/en-us/imprint

Screenshots

Detect It!4 screens
Amara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amara at Free against Detect It!'s $0.99. Amara also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Detect It!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Amara is free to download; Detect It! costs $0.99 up front. Amara sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Detect It! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detect It! ships an update every 9 months, Amara weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Detect It! versus Amara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetect It!Amara
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB118 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBryan WuH2 Technologies GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Detect It!

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Amara

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Amara Premium - 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Amara Premium - 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Amara Premium - 6 Months$49.996 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Amara Premium - 12 Months7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$84.991 Year

Questions

Is Detect It! free?
Detect It! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amara free?
Amara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detect It! or Amara have ads?
Neither Detect It! nor Amara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Detect It! or Amara?
Detect It! ships an update every 9 months, and Amara weekly. Most recently, Detect It! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Amara on October 18, 2026.

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