Comparison

Sherlock Holmes Detect vs GoldCalculator Pro

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

Head to head
About

Sherlock Holmes Detect

This application connects to a specialized SH box to analyze diamond images. It uses various illuminations to capture photos and distinguish between natural and lab-grown diamonds.

Highlights
  • Connects to SH box
  • Bluetooth/cable connectivity
  • Diamond image analysis
  • Distinguishes natural vs. lab-grown diamonds
  • Multiple illumination settings
Features
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This app connects your phone to an SH box (purchased separately). Using Bluetooth or cable, the App gives a series of commands to the box. It takes pictures of diamonds and diamond jewelry under different illuminations and analyzes the pictures. The end result enables the user to distinguish between natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds.

About

GoldCalculator Pro

This app instantly calculates the value of gold and silver using real-time market prices. It supports various karats and silver purities, allowing input in grams or pennyweight. Adjust buy/sell margins and refresh prices with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Live gold & silver prices
  • Supports multiple karats and silver purities
  • Input weight in grams or pennyweight
  • Adjustable buy/sell margin
  • One-tap spot price refresh
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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GoldCalc Pro – Real-Time Gold & Silver Price Calculator GoldCalc Pro is the ultimate tool for jewelers, pawn brokers, investors, and precious metal buyers. Instantly calculate the value of gold and silver based on live spot prices. Features: Live gold & silver prices (24K, 22K, 18K, down to 8K, plus .925 and .999 silver) Input weight in grams or pennyweight (dwt) Adjustable buy/sell margin (±%) Refresh spot prices in one tap Dark Mode support Easy-to-use layout optimized for professionals and everyday users Whether you're buying, selling, or quoting — GoldCalc Pro gives you fast, accurate pricing every time. Perfect for: Jewelers Pawn Shops Scrap Buyers Gold/Silver Investors Coin Shops

Screenshots

Sherlock Holmes Detect4 screens
GoldCalculator Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoldCalculator Pro at 5.0 against Sherlock Holmes Detect's 3.7. GoldCalculator Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Sherlock Holmes Detect's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoldCalculator Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlock Holmes Detect ships an update monthly, GoldCalculator Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sherlock Holmes Detect versus GoldCalculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock Holmes DetectGoldCalculator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMejixAlaa Shaban

Customer experience

Sherlock Holmes Detect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

GoldCalculator Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sherlock Holmes Detect

No in-app purchases

None

GoldCalculator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sherlock Holmes Detect free?
Sherlock Holmes Detect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoldCalculator Pro free?
GoldCalculator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sherlock Holmes Detect or GoldCalculator Pro?
GoldCalculator Pro is rated higher. Sherlock Holmes Detect averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GoldCalculator Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sherlock Holmes Detect or GoldCalculator Pro have ads?
Neither Sherlock Holmes Detect nor GoldCalculator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock Holmes Detect or GoldCalculator Pro?
Sherlock Holmes Detect ships an update monthly, and GoldCalculator Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Sherlock Holmes Detect was updated on September 24, 2026 and GoldCalculator Pro on June 1, 2026.

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