i Metal Detector vs WatchMonarchy
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.
WatchMonarchy
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Displays information about the monarchs of Britain, from 886 to the present
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | i Metal Detector | WatchMonarchy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Paul Scott |
In-app purchases
i Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
WatchMonarchy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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