# Magnetometer+ — Metal Detector · µT/mT/Gauss

> Device-based magnetic field detector and metal scanner with real-time 3-axis readings. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyu-Hee Jang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer-plus/id6760181481 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyu-Hee Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587578867)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer-plus/id6760181481/reviews.md

## What is Magnetometer+?

Magnetometer+ turns your iPhone into a precise magnetic field meter with three purpose-built modes — and now keeps a full history of every reading.

THREE MODES
• Auto — radial gauge with raw total field magnitude.
• Earth Field — total field with latitude band (low / normal / elevated / high).
• Metal Detector — baseline-calibrated detection with intensity verdict (no metal / weak / detected / strong / large) and live haptic feedback.

WHAT'S NEW
• ⌖ Zero Calibration — capture your environment's device-internal field bias as the 0 reference, so subsequent readings show only deviation. Just like a real metal detector.
• Haptic Feedback — Metal mode pulses faster and stronger as you approach ferrous objects. Toggle on/off from main screen.
• Unit Toggle — switch between µT, mT and Gauss with a single tap.
• GPS Tagging — optionally tag saved measurements with location coordinates.
• Measurement History — every reading is auto-saved with a 7-day trend chart and insights like "+12% vs your 7-day average".
• Notes & Favorites — add a note ("wall stud", "buried pipe") and star to any saved reading.
• Compare Mode — pick two saved readings and view the difference side by side.
• Share Result — share your current reading as an image.
• CSV Export — share all your measurements as CSV for spreadsheets.

CORE FEATURES
• Real-time 3-axis magnetic field measurement
• Kalman-smoothed sensor readings
• Min/Max/Avg/Peak tracking with elapsed time
• Sensitivity adjustment 0.5x – 2.0x
• Total field magnitude + per-axis components
• Reference library: Earth field bands, metal intensity classes

HONEST TECH NOTE
iPhone magnetometers are uncalibrated and include device-internal bias (~300–450 µT from speaker / motor / battery magnets). The ⌖ Zero button captures that bias so subsequent readings reflect only field changes in your environment — same workflow as a physical metal detector.

FOR HOBBYISTS · DIY · STUD FINDING · TREASURE HUNTING · CABLE DETECTION · EDUCATION

Available in 14 languages.

## Key features

- Real-time magnetic field measurement
- 3-axis directional analysis
- Metal and magnet detection alerts
- Radar-style magnetic scanner
- N/S/E/W compass markings
- Adjustable sensitivity

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer-plus/id6760181481/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-03-25*

At the moment I tap play it started showing the field generated by a strong magnet in my nightstand 1 meter away

**Developer response:** Thank you! Glad it picked up the magnetic field right away. ⚡

## Frequently asked questions about Magnetometer+

### What is Magnetometer+?

Magnetometer+ is a mobile application that transforms your device into a magnetic field detector. It measures magnetic field strength in microtesla (µT) and can detect metals and magnets using color-coded alert zones.

### Does Magnetometer+ have ads?

Yes, Magnetometer+ contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its development and distribution.

### What devices does Magnetometer+ support?

Magnetometer+ is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to leverage the magnetic sensors present in these devices.

### How accurate are the readings from Magnetometer+?

The app offers real-time magnetic field measurement with features like background baseline calibration and adjustable sensitivity to enhance accuracy in different environments. It provides a 3-axis display for directional analysis.

### What is the age rating for Magnetometer+?

Magnetometer+ has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned based on the app's content and potential use cases, though the app itself is a scientific utility.

### How often is Magnetometer+ updated?

The latest version of Magnetometer+ is 1.0.7, and it was last updated on May 14, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### Can Magnetometer+ detect non-metallic objects?

Magnetometer+ is designed to detect magnetic fields, which are primarily associated with metals and magnets. It may not be effective for detecting non-metallic objects unless they possess magnetic properties.

### What does the radar-style scanner in Magnetometer+ show?

The radar-style scanner provides a visual representation of field intensity with a dark navy theme, concentric rings, and N/S/E/W compass markings. The field strength is indicated by a glowing arc in green, yellow, or red.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.29 — 2026-08-14

Your readings are now saved when you leave the meter, not only when you stop recording by hand. Recording starts on its own, so anyone who simply watched the live field and switched tabs was losing that measurement — it is kept now. Unlocking a report also no longer leaves you waiting on a spinner when no video is available.

### 1.0.28 — 2026-08-12

Fixed the reading jumping when you tilt the phone.

Sweeping a wall means tilting, and tilting alone used to move the reading — sometimes far enough to report metal where there was none. The cause was in how the phone's built-in magnetic bias was cancelled: the app zeroed a single number, but that number mixes the phone's own bias with the Earth's field, and only the bias stays put when you turn the phone. Zeroing them together worked at exactly one angle.

The app now learns the bias from the movement of your sweep, which cancels it at every angle. Turn the phone around for a moment when you start; the reading then holds steady until real metal disturbs it, and shows 0 until it has seen enough movement to be sure rather than showing a confident wrong number.

Also in this update:
• The app now says what it can and cannot find. It detects iron and steel — screws, nails, studs, pipes, rebar — within a few centimetres. It cannot detect gold, silver, copper or aluminium, because those metals are not magnetic. That is now stated in the app and in the description instead of being left for you to discover.
• The store listing no longer suggests treasure hunting, which this sensor cannot do.

### 1.0.27 — 2026-08-06

The meter now starts reading the moment you open the app — no more tapping start to see a value.

### 1.0.25 — 2026-07-30

Thanks for using our app! This update brings behind-the-scenes performance and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience. Your support means the world to us.

### 1.0.24 — 2026-07-28

Thanks for using our app! This update brings behind-the-scenes performance and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience. Your support means the world to us.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
