i Metal Detector vs Magnetometer
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.
Magnetometer
This application uses your iPhone's compass to detect electromagnetic interference, helping you find metal objects or magnets. It's designed for fun and experimental purposes, not as a professional tool. Discover hidden metal items or simply explore the magnetic fields around you.
- Detects metal and magnets
- Uses iPhone's compass
- Measures EMF interference
- Fun and experimental use
- Simple user interface
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Magnetometer is a fun app for finding metal or magnets by detecting EMF interference with your iPhone's compass heading. Find your keys, or just have fun discovering what could be made of metal. Magnetometer is not meant to replace an actual, professional-grade metal detector. Magnetometer presents simple information to the user about the interference experiences. For more scientific data, please turn to other great apps on the App Store. Magnetometer is made for fun and for experimental purposes and is not designed for scientific use. Also, don't drop your iPhone in sand hoping to find treasure; it's risky.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magnetometer at 86% against i Metal Detector's 30%. Magnetometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). i Metal Detector's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). On ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
i Metal Detector is free to download; Magnetometer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magnetometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of i Metal Detector's written reviews are positive against 86% of Magnetometer's.
i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, Magnetometer every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i Metal Detector | Magnetometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (25 ratings) | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Bogdan Gavriluta |
Customer experience
i Metal Detector
Magnetometer
In-app purchases
i Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
Magnetometer
No in-app purchases
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