NCMD vs The Manhattan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NCMD
Access your membership account, stay updated with the latest news, and engage in community forums. Document your discoveries by photographing them and recording their precise location.
- Membership account access
- Latest news updates
- Community forum
- Competitions
- Find documentation (photo & location)
- Legislation updates
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The NCMD App is for members who want to access their membership account on the go. Featuring latest news, members' forum, competitions, plus what to do in the event of a major find. There is also the ability to photograph finds and record their location using what3words. National Council for Metal Detecting provides insurance to metal detectorists and represents members at Government level on the creation of or any changes to legislation that may affect the hobby of metal detecting.
The Manhattan
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Thank you for choosing The Manhattan! Our new booking app makes it simple for you to create an account, book appointments online, and manage your bookings with ease - all from the palm of your hand. Download our app today for a smarter, more convenient way to schedule your bookings!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NCMD at every 2 months against The Manhattan's every 17 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NCMD ships an update every 2 months, The Manhattan every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCMD | The Manhattan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BRAVE BEAR MARKETING LIMITED | The Manhattan |
In-app purchases
NCMD
No in-app purchases
The Manhattan
No in-app purchases
