Comparison

FindThatCricket vs BeepDetect

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

Head to head
About

FindThatCricket

This utility app uses advanced sound visualization and directional tracking to help you pinpoint the location of hidden chirping insects. It transforms your phone into an audio detection tool, displaying real-time sound waves to guide you to the source of the noise.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound visualization
  • Directional sound tracking
  • Waveform display
  • Locate hidden insects
  • Simple interface
Features
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Tired of hearing a cricket but not being able to find it? FindThatCricket helps you locate chirping insects using advanced sound visualization and directional tracking. This app turns your phone into a powerful audio detection tool. Visual sound waves respond in real time to help you track the direction and intensity of chirping. Whether the cricket is hiding behind furniture, inside a wall, or somewhere in the room, FindThatCricket helps guide you to the source. Perfect for homes, garages, basements, cabins, and outdoor spaces where crickets and other chirping insects can hide. Key Features • Real-time sound visualization • Directional sound tracking • Waveform display for audio activity • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Helps locate hidden chirping insects quickly Instead of searching endlessly for a cricket you can’t see, use FindThatCricket to follow the sound and pinpoint its location. Ideal for anyone dealing with nighttime chirping or mysterious insect noises. Download FindThatCricket and finally silence the chirp.

About

BeepDetect

Features
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Tired of hunting through your house at 3am trying to find which smoke alarm is chirping? BeepDetect listens for low-battery chirps from smoke and CO alarms, then alerts you instantly — so you know exactly when a battery needs replacing. HOW IT WORKS • Tap "Start Listening" and set a timer (5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes) • BeepDetect analyzes audio in real time using advanced frequency detection • The moment a chirp is detected, you get an alert with sound, vibration, and notification • Tap once to order a replacement battery — delivered to your door PERFECT FOR: • Homeowners tired of middle-of-the-night alarm hunts • Seniors and those with hearing difficulty • Landlords and property managers verifying alarm status • Anyone who wants peace of mind PRIVACY FIRST BeepDetect only listens when you start a session. No always-on microphone. No audio is ever recorded or stored. Download free and never miss a chirp again.

Screenshots

FindThatCricket3 screens
BeepDetect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FindThatCricket at none against BeepDetect's shown. FindThatCricket also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BeepDetect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, 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

FindThatCricket ships an update every 6 months, BeepDetect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FindThatCricket versus BeepDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindThatCricketBeepDetect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames WaringRuben Soto

In-app purchases

None

FindThatCricket

No in-app purchases

None

BeepDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FindThatCricket free?
FindThatCricket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeepDetect free?
BeepDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FindThatCricket or BeepDetect have ads?
BeepDetect shows ads; FindThatCricket does not.
Which is updated more often, FindThatCricket or BeepDetect?
FindThatCricket ships an update every 6 months, and BeepDetect fortnightly. Most recently, FindThatCricket was updated on October 13, 2026 and BeepDetect on October 11, 2026.

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