# EMF Radiation Detector vs EMFMeter

The clearest difference is rating: EMFMeter at 4.7 against EMF Radiation Detector's 3.4. EMF Radiation Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMFMeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. EMF Radiation Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

EMFMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of EMF Radiation Detector's written reviews are positive against 60% of EMFMeter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMF Radiation Detector | EMFMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emf-radiation-detector/id1046907307/reviews) | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emfmeter-radiation-reader/id6747639722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Que Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/545501854) | [Neuralful Ai ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707749156) |

## What reviewers say

### EMF Radiation Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emf-radiation-detector/id1046907307)

Detect electromagnetic radiation (EMF) emitted by everyday devices. This app uses your iPhone to measure nearby fields, alerting you to potentially harmful levels that could impact your health and environment.

**Highlights:** Detects electromagnetic fields, Measures EMF radiation levels, Alerts to dangerous levels, Simple to use interface, Compatible with iOS 7.1+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean user interface
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🧲 Accurately detects magnetic fields
- 🎮 Fun to experiment with as entertainment
- ⚡ Works reliably for magnetic field detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Misleading app description and marketing
- 🚫 Does NOT detect EMF radiation as advertised
- 🚫 Does NOT detect radio frequencies or electric fields
- 🚫 Does NOT detect ionizing radiation (gamma rays, x-rays)
- 🚫 Does NOT detect cell phone radiation

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent readings in same location
- App stops detecting after initial use
- Constant high readings on some devices (iPhone 6S)
- Readings change based on phone orientation
- Randomly generates numbers or shows extreme values

**Requested features**

- Add safety guidelines for harmful radiation levels
- Clarify which EMF frequency ranges are detected
- Provide reference values (e.g., near substation transformer)
- Add ability to change units from microTesla to milligauss
- Include notification alerts for sudden EMF changes


### EMFMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emfmeter-radiation-reader/id6747639722)

This tool transforms your smartphone into a real-time electromagnetic field scanner. It visualizes EMF readings, detects studs and metal objects behind walls, and alerts you to high EMF levels. You can also track EMF source direction and export data for analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time EMF detection, Electromagnetic field visualization, Built-in stud finder, High EMF alerts, EMF source direction tracking, CSV data export, Session logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| yearlypro | $9.99 | per year |
| emfmeter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMF Radiation Detector free?

EMF Radiation Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMFMeter free?

EMFMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMF Radiation Detector or EMFMeter?

EMFMeter is rated higher. EMF Radiation Detector averages 3.4 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while EMFMeter averages 4.7 from 98 ratings.

### Do EMF Radiation Detector or EMFMeter have ads?

EMFMeter shows ads; EMF Radiation Detector does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*