Comparison

i Metal Detector vs WatchMonarchy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Uses iPhone's magnetic field sensor
  • Detects nearby metal objects
  • Measures magnetic field variations
  • Simple and intuitive interface
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

WatchMonarchy

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Displays information about the monarchs of Britain, from 886 to the present

Screenshots

i Metal Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: i Metal Detector at Free against WatchMonarchy's $0.99. i Metal Detector also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). WatchMonarchy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

i Metal Detector is free to download; WatchMonarchy costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, WatchMonarchy every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
i Metal Detector versus WatchMonarchy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri Metal DetectorWatchMonarchy
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEONSOFTPaul Scott

In-app purchases

None

i Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

None

WatchMonarchy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i Metal Detector free?
i Metal Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchMonarchy free?
WatchMonarchy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do i Metal Detector or WatchMonarchy have ads?
i Metal Detector shows ads; WatchMonarchy does not.
Which is updated more often, i Metal Detector or WatchMonarchy?
i Metal Detector ships an update every 2 months, and WatchMonarchy every 38 months. Most recently, i Metal Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and WatchMonarchy on October 27, 2026.

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