Halo Secure vs DetectLogPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Halo Secure
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Halo Secure is your all-in-one location and safety companion. Designed for families, drivers, and fleets, it lets you track your devices in real time, view past routes, and stay informed with instant alerts. Whether you’re monitoring a vehicle, protecting loved ones, or managing your team, Halo Secure keeps everything visible and under control. Key features: Real-Time Tracking: See live locations and movement on an interactive map. Location History: Replay trips with time, speed, and distance insights. Geofence Alerts: Get notified when a device enters or leaves set zones. Smart Notifications: Receive instant alerts for motion, speed, or low battery. Device Sharing: Securely share live locations with family or colleagues. Privacy-First Design: You control what’s shared, when, and with whom. Stay safe, stay connected, and always know what’s happening—Halo Secure puts protection in the palm of your hand.
DetectLogPro
This app helps metal detectorists log finds, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR overlays for better field exploration. It offers route tracking and detailed find organization with photos and notes.
- Log finds with unlimited photos and notes
- Search, filter, and organize finds
- Use custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays
- Track detecting routes
- Cloud sync and multi-device access
- Print barcoded find labels
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DETECTLOGPRO – Smarter Detecting, Better Finds DetectLogPro is the ultimate multi‑platform app for detectorist's who want more than simple finds logging. Record your discoveries, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR hillshade overlays to improve your chances in the field. ______________ Standard Features ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Record & Organise Your Finds - Log finds with unlimited photos, notes, PAS references, and website links - Search, filter, and browse your finds with ease - Share photos directly with friends - Import GPKG files to bring in your existing finds from other apps - Export to CSV file - View totals for all your custom hashtags - Organise and analyse your collection with flexible filters - Tag and date your coins to see in a English, Scottish, or Roman ruler timeline Navigate with Confidence - Use Google Maps (satellite, road, terrain) - Track your route while detecting (auto‑stops when moving faster than walking speed) _____________________________________________ Premium Features (Subscription Required) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Apple Watch Support - View custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays on your wrist - Quickly record find locations using voice dictation - Add a 'complication' (button) to your watch face to launch app. Cloud Sync & Sharing - Sync your finds with Google Drive for backup and multi‑device access - Share your repository with a friend — their finds appear with a blue border on the map, and their routes in orange - Export files are plain text plus photos, fully compatible with other tools Custom Maps & LIDAR - UK Historic OS maps 1888-1955 fully integrated. See your exact position on historic landscapes, paths, and long‑lost features - Add LiDAR hillshade tiles from DEFRA by simply clicking on the map to generate a high quality tile (UK only). - Control transparency of lidar (press and hold on the overlay toggle) - Add GPX and GridReferenceFinder waypoint overlays (field maps and historic markers) - Add MBTiles overlays from QGIS. - Create a tracking line to follow for footpaths (will warn you when you stray off path) - Create Field map overlays, and share as GPX with other users. Print & Export Tools - Print barcoded finds labels (3×7 sheets) — scanning with camera opens the find in the app - Print barcoded labels to Brother P-touch Cube Bluetooth printer. - Print coin case edge labels - Print A5 finds cards - Generate storage reports grouped by storage location - Export All your data to GPKG Geopackage files that can be used in QGIS or used as backup (as they can be imported into DetectLogPro) Terms of Use: https://pagetech.co.uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pagetech.co.uk/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halo Secure at none against DetectLogPro's 2. DetectLogPro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. DetectLogPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Halo Secure asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Halo Secure | DetectLogPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPACE DATA CENTRES LTD | PageTech Ltd |
In-app purchases
Halo Secure
No in-app purchases
DetectLogPro
- DetectLogPro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual (first 90 days free)3 Months trial$9.991 Year









