Comparison

Protos Control vs Finds Catalogue

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

Head to head
About

Protos Control

Manage your Protos COM device with this app. Update firmware, view device information, and customize settings. Activate expert mode for advanced features like Push-To-Talk and button configuration.

Highlights
  • Device information retrieval
  • Firmware updates
  • Expert mode activation
  • Button configuration
  • Emergency number setup
  • Push-To-Talk activation
Features
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The Protos Control App puts you in control to use the BTCOM from here you can update and get device information. To use the BTCOM to its full extent you can activate the free expert mode, here you can pick from additional devices such as radios or a second mobile phones. Furthermore change button configurations, add emergency numbers, activate „Push-To-Talk“, get device information like battery or intercom network state, or just change the device name for a better overview.

About

Finds Catalogue

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Find Catalogue is a simple, private way to record, organise and share your metal detecting and other finds. Create a detailed record for each find with photographs, identification information, measurements, material, period, confidence, observations, research notes, sources and storage details. Whether you’re recording coins, buttons, buckles, tokens, jewellery, relics or unidentified objects, Find Catalogue gives you one organised place to keep the information you discover over time. QUICKLY RECORD A FIND Use Instant Find to photograph and record a find while you’re out, or create records manually when you have more time. Add multiple photographs to capture different sides, markings and details of an object. RECORD THE DETAILS THAT MATTER Keep useful information alongside each find, including discovery date, measurements, weight, material, period, identification confidence, observations, research notes, sources and physical storage location. MAP YOUR FINDS Save the location of a find and view recorded finds on the map. Locations can be adjusted manually when required, helping you build a useful geographical record of your discoveries. SEARCH AND BROWSE YOUR CATALOGUE Quickly return to previous finds using search and catalogue views. Each find has its own log number, making it easier to identify and reference records as your collection grows. SHARE YOUR FINDS Create a polished Share Card designed for social media and messaging, complete with your photograph and key find information. For more detailed records, create a concise PDF Summary or a comprehensive PDF Full Record containing photographs, observations, research notes and other recorded information. Catalogue data can also be shared as CSV for use with spreadsheets and other software. PRIVACY WHEN SHARING Your findspot information doesn’t have to be included when you share a find. Find Catalogue provides controls over location information so you can keep sensitive findspots private while still maintaining useful information in your own catalogue. Features include: • Record finds with detailed information • Add multiple photographs • Instant Find for quick recording in the field • Save and edit find locations • View finds on a map • Search and browse your catalogue • Record measurements, weight, material and period • Add observations, research notes and sources • Record identification confidence and storage details • Create branded Share Cards • Generate concise PDF Summaries • Generate detailed PDF Full Records • Share catalogue data as CSV • Control findspot privacy when sharing Find Catalogue is designed to keep recording straightforward while still giving you room to build detailed records as your knowledge of a find develops. Your catalogue remains useful whether you have a handful of finds or a growing collection built up over years. Find Catalogue is free to use, with no subscription required. I think that’s considerably stronger for 1.2.0. It explains what makes the app useful rather than just listing database features, and the new Share Card/PDF work gets proper prominence without making the whole description sound like this is merely a sharing app.

Screenshots

Protos Control2 screens
Finds Catalogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Finds Catalogue at weekly against Protos Control's every 4 months. Protos Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protos Control ships an update every 4 months, Finds Catalogue weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Protos Control versus Finds Catalogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtos ControlFinds Catalogue
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbHBENJAMIN MATTHEW BAKER

In-app purchases

None

Protos Control

No in-app purchases

None

Finds Catalogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protos Control free?
Protos Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finds Catalogue free?
Finds Catalogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protos Control or Finds Catalogue have ads?
Neither Protos Control nor Finds Catalogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protos Control or Finds Catalogue?
Protos Control ships an update every 4 months, and Finds Catalogue weekly. Most recently, Protos Control was updated on October 8, 2026 and Finds Catalogue on October 9, 2026.

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