Comparison

LSU Shield vs Drop Counter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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."

About

Drop Counter

Features
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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!

Screenshots

LSU Shield3 screens
Drop Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drop Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LSU Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LSU Shield versus Drop Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLSU ShieldDrop Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouisiana State UniversityHannes Huwe

In-app purchases

None

LSU Shield

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Drop Counter

One-time1
  • Lifetime Ad-Free$0.99

Questions

Is LSU Shield free?
LSU Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop Counter free?
Drop Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LSU Shield or Drop Counter have ads?
Neither LSU Shield nor Drop Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LSU Shield or Drop Counter?
LSU Shield ships an update every 6 months, and Drop Counter monthly. Most recently, LSU Shield was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drop Counter on October 16, 2026.

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