i Metal Detector vs Split Fuel
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.
Split Fuel
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Split Fuel is a fast, simple trip cost calculator for fuel and EV journeys. From daily carpools to long road trips, Split Fuel helps groups calculate total travel costs and split them fairly per person in seconds. What you can do with Split Fuel - Calculate journey costs for petrol, diesel, and EV charging - See clear per-person totals so everyone pays fairly - Save trip history for quick reference - Track regular travel expenses with less effort - Switch between light and dark themes - Use a clean interface designed for speed and clarity How it works - Choose vehicle type: Fuel or EV - Enter distance, energy price, and efficiency - Instantly see total trip cost and per-person split - Save the trip to history Why users choose Split Fuel - Accurate, transparent cost sharing - Built for both fuel and electric vehicle scenarios - No clutter and no complicated setup - Ideal for carpools, shared commutes, and group travel Privacy and trust Split Fuel is privacy-first. Core features do not require an account. Optional anonymous diagnostics can be enabled to help improve app quality and stability. If you want an easier way to split fuel or EV charging costs fairly, Split Fuel is built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i Metal Detector at none against Split Fuel's 1. Split Fuel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Split Fuel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i Metal Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
i Metal Detector ships an update every 3 months, Split Fuel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i Metal Detector | Split Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Samuel Blackburn |
In-app purchases
i Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
Split Fuel
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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