i Metal Detector vs FlowDetect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Detects metal with magnetic field sensor
- Measures magnetic field variations
- Proximity-based detection
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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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.
FlowDetect
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flowDETECT provides visibility and control of your home & building, providing one integrated digital property solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FlowDetect at none against i Metal Detector's shown. FlowDetect also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 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, FlowDetect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i Metal Detector | FlowDetect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Mario Davoli |
In-app purchases
i Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
FlowDetect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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