Comparison

i Metal Detector vs TRU Deep Map

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

Head to head

i Metal Detector

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.226 ratingsView app →

About

i Metal Detector

This utility app uses your iPhone's magnetic field sensor to detect nearby metal objects. Simply hold your device closer to potential metal items to gauge their magnetic field strength. Be cautious with strong magnets to avoid damaging your iPhone.

Highlights

Detects metal with magnetic field sensor
Measures magnetic field variations
Proximity-based detection
Works on iPhone and iPad

Features

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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.

About

TRU Deep Map

Features

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TRU Career and Experiential Learning is committed to supporting more equitable access to career and experiential learning opportunities. From a holistic perspective, we recognize that there are many factors that can create barriers for our diverse student population. To support student wellness, we have developed a resource map for students transitioning from an academic setting to a career/experiential learning environment. If you are a faculty member or community employer supporting a TRU student in achieving their employment goals or a TRU student who may be experiencing barriers to employment, this resource is for you.

Screenshots

i Metal Detector3 screens

TRU Deep Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TRU Deep Map at none against i Metal Detector's shown. TRU Deep Map also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, TRU Deep Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

i Metal Detector versus TRU Deep Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	i Metal Detector	TRU Deep Map
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.2 (26 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	29.6% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	26 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	10.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	88 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	EONSOFT	Thompson Rivers University

In-app purchases

None

i Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

None

TRU Deep Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i Metal Detector free?

i Metal Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is TRU Deep Map free?

TRU Deep Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do i Metal Detector or TRU Deep Map have ads?

i Metal Detector shows ads; TRU Deep Map does not.

Which is updated more often, i Metal Detector or TRU Deep Map?

i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, and TRU Deep Map every 5 days. Most recently, i Metal Detector was updated on November 6, 2026 and TRU Deep Map on October 30, 2026.