LSU Shield vs Drop Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LSU Shield
This safety app connects users with university safety forces during emergencies. It allows for sending crime tips with media, creating a peer-to-peer safety network for location tracking, and accessing campus safety resources.
- Emergency contact with university safety forces
- Send crime tips with photos/videos
- Peer-to-peer location tracking (Safety Check)
- Access campus safety resources
- Emergency procedures guide
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LSU Shield is the official safety app of Louisiana State University. If you're in a dangerous situation, use the LSU Shield application to quickly and easily contact university safety forces. LSU Shield also allows you to: -Send text messages, as well as photos and videos of crime tips and suspicious behavior directly to university safety forces. -Use the Safety Check feature to create a peer-to-peer safety network. Walking to class alone and want some additional safety? Use Safety Checks to allow your friends and family to track your location during that activity. -Access campus safety resources, such as emergency procedures, directly through the app. GPS disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."
Drop Counter
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Measure Water Consumption – Drop by Drop! Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste up to 30 liters of water per day? With our app, you can easily find out how much water is being wasted – simply by tapping on your screen. How it works: Tap instead of guessing: Count the drops by tapping on your smartphone in the rhythm of the dripping. Real-time analysis: Our app instantly calculates the approximate water loss and cost. Raise awareness: See at a glance how much you can save with just one simple action – fixing a dripping faucet. Minimalistic & intuitive: Easy to use, clear results, and no complicated settings. Why this app? You make water consumption visible. You help the environment by identifying and reducing water waste. You save money by taking timely action. Start now – counting drops has never been easier!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LSU Shield at none against Drop Counter's 1. LSU Shield also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). Drop Counter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Drop Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LSU Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.
LSU Shield ships an update every 6 months, Drop Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LSU Shield | Drop Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louisiana State University | Hannes Huwe |
In-app purchases
LSU Shield
No in-app purchases
Drop Counter
- Lifetime Ad-Free$0.99









