Comparison

ProtestCount vs Stud Finder | Metal Detector

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

Head to head
About

ProtestCount

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Demonstrations are the lifeblood of democracy. They are the way to influence and be heard. There are all kinds of methods for counting people in demonstrations: Counting heads, locating phones, analyzing drone images,... We came to offer a more accurate count, which verifies that the protester was indeed at the demonstration - in the right place, and at the right time. And counting all of them - both those who came at the beginning and left in the middle, and also those who came after him. And what's more - the count is anonymous: no need to register, no personal information. Just install the app, run it, and press the "Count Me!" button

About

Stud Finder | Metal Detector

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to detect nearby metal objects. It functions as a stud finder and metal detector, helping you locate hidden items by measuring magnetic field fluctuations.

Highlights
  • Magnetic detector
  • Gold detector
  • Metal finder
  • Magnetometer readings
  • Stud finding
Features
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Discover hidden treasures with our Metal Detector app! Use our magnetic detector, gold detector, and metal finder features to locate metal objects easily. Perfect for magnetometer readings and stud finding! Does this app really work? One way to check is to hold the phone close to a stainless steel knife and see that the indicator changes. How it works? The app uses the magnetometer to measure the magnetic field when your phone is placed near ferrous metal objects. INSTRUCTIONS: If your device has an external case then please remove it before using this app.

Screenshots

ProtestCount4 screens
Stud Finder | Metal Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ProtestCount at none against Stud Finder | Metal Detector's shown. ProtestCount also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

ProtestCount ships an update every 4 days, Stud Finder | Metal Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ProtestCount versus Stud Finder | Metal Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtestCountStud Finder | Metal Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShimon ShnitzerMuhammad Ajmal Shah

In-app purchases

None

ProtestCount

No in-app purchases

None

Stud Finder | Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProtestCount free?
ProtestCount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stud Finder | Metal Detector free?
Stud Finder | Metal Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProtestCount or Stud Finder | Metal Detector have ads?
Stud Finder | Metal Detector shows ads; ProtestCount does not.
Which is updated more often, ProtestCount or Stud Finder | Metal Detector?
ProtestCount ships an update every 4 days, and Stud Finder | Metal Detector weekly. Most recently, ProtestCount was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stud Finder | Metal Detector on October 14, 2026.

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