Physics Toolbox Magnetometer vs ForeignSail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer
This app transforms your iPhone into a precise scientific instrument for measuring, visualizing, and recording magnetic fields. Explore magnetic field vectors, magnitudes, and compass headings with real-time charts and digital readouts. Ideal for educational experiments, lab work, or curious exploration.
- Real-time magnetic field vector and magnitude display
- Chart, digital, and compass viewing modes
- Data recording and CSV export
- Adjustable sample rate (1-100 Hz)
- Signal filters for noise reduction
- Detection of permanent and electromagnetic fields
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Measure, visualize, and record magnetic fields with precision — right from your iPhone. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer displays the magnetic field vector in x, y, and z dimensions along with total magnitude in microteslas (µT) or gauss, giving you the data you need for serious lab work or casual exploration. Three ways to view your data: - Chart — real-time graph with toggleable axes, adjustable line width, and fullscreen mode - Digital — large numeric readout for quick at-a-glance measurements - Compass — live heading with True North and Magnetic North display Built for the lab and the field: - Record and export data as CSV for analysis in other software - Adjustable sample rate from 1 to 100 Hz - Signal filters to reduce noise - Detects permanent magnets, electromagnetic fields, and background geomagnetic field Classroom-ready experiments: The magnetometer is well-suited for determining the inverse-square law for a point-source magnet, measuring the magnetic field produced by a solenoid, or capturing the periodic field variations of audio speakers and magnetic plate stirrers. Whether you are a physics student, teacher, engineer, or curious mind, Physics Toolbox Magnetometer turns your device into a capable scientific instrument.
ForeignSail
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ForeignSail is the ultimate nautical terminology companion for sailors, boaters, and maritime professionals navigating international waters. Whether you're docking in a French marina, buying equipment in Spain, or sailing with an Italian crew, ForeignSail helps you communicate with confidence. TRANSLATE Search over 1,000 nautical terms instantly across English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Each term includes definitions in all four languages so you always understand the full meaning, not just the word. IDENTIFY Point your camera at any piece of boat equipment and our AI will identify it and find the matching nautical term in all four languages. Works with cleats, winches, blocks, lines, and hundreds of other marine items. CONVERT Built-in nautical unit converter for the measurements sailors use every day: • Knots, km/h, mph, m/s • Nautical miles, kilometers, meters, feet, fathoms, inches • Kilograms, pounds, long tons • Liters, US gallons, imperial gallons • Pressure: hPa, inches Hg • Temperature: Celsius, Fahrenheit OFFLINE ACCESS Premium subscribers can access the full term database offline — perfect when you're at sea without a signal. GO PREMIUM Upgrade to remove ads and unlock full offline access. One-time lifetime purchase available. Built by sailors, for sailors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Physics Toolbox Magnetometer at none against ForeignSail's shown. ForeignSail's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). 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
Both are free to download. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ForeignSail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer ships an update every 13 months, ForeignSail every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Physics Toolbox Magnetometer | ForeignSail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chrystian Vieyra | Ronnie Maioli |
In-app purchases
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer
- Pro Upgrade$2.99
ForeignSail
- Premium Lifetime$5.99
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