i Metal Detector vs VM Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i Metal Detector
This utility app transforms your iPhone into a metal detector using its magnetic field sensor. It detects nearby metal objects by measuring variations in the magnetic field. Be cautious not to hold your device too close to strong magnets to prevent potential damage.
- Uses iPhone's magnetic field sensor
- Detects nearby metal objects
- Measures magnetic field variations
- Simple and intuitive interface
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The metal detector applications using the magnetic field sensor of the iPhone. If you have any metal objects in the vicinity of the magnetic field varies iPhone. Holding your iPhone closer to the metal around. Electronics, and sensitive to the iron material. The stronger the magnet, please refrain from approaching. It can be the cause of the failure of the iPhone.
VM Authenticator
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ValueMaster Two Factor Authentication Enable two-factor authentication for all administrative users. Just enable 2FA on your administrative panel. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch via 2fa@brain-behind.com Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VM Authenticator at none against i Metal Detector's shown. i Metal Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, VM Authenticator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i Metal Detector | VM Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Brain Behind Ltd |
In-app purchases
i Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
VM Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is i Metal Detector free?
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