Grizztracker vs Metal Detector EMF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grizztracker
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Grizztracker is an tool to record grizzly bear observations in NW Alberta. This app uses background mode to record geolocation information while a Trip is being run. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Metal Detector EMF
This application uses your smartphone's magnetic sensor to detect nearby metal objects. It can help you find hidden metallic items, act as a treasure hunting tool, or even assist in ghost hunting by visualizing magnetic field trends. Requires a device with a magnetic sensor to function.
- Detects nearby metal
- Measures magnetic field
- Finds hidden metallic objects
- Acts as a treasure hunter tool
- Assists ghost hunters
- Visualizes reading trends with a graph
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Metal Detector EMF detects the presence of metal nearby. Metal detectors measure magnetic field value using a magnetic sensor that is built into your smartphone. Now You can easily find metallic objects that are hidden underground, behind walls etc. , or be a treasure hunter or ghost hunters, also see a reading trend through the graph. Simple app in your device called Gauss Meter are used for measuring the Earth's magnetic field but can't detect silver, gold, copper coins (non-ferrous - no magnetic field). This Magnetometer app require a magnetic sensor otherwise does not work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grizztracker at none against Metal Detector EMF's 1. Grizztracker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Metal Detector EMF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grizztracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grizztracker ships an update every 11 months, Metal Detector EMF every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Grizztracker | Metal Detector EMF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miistakis Institute for the Rockies Inc. | ExaMobile S.A. |
Bugs and requests
Grizztracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Metal Detector EMF
Reported bugs
3 issues- Settings page not functioning
- App crashes on some devices
- Inaccurate readings in certain situations
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to detect non-magnetic metals
- Improved sensitivity and detection range
- Option to calibrate the sensor
- Metal identification feature
In-app purchases
Grizztracker
No in-app purchases
Metal Detector EMF
- AdBlock - Remove ads$1.99
Questions
Is Grizztracker free?
Is Metal Detector EMF free?
Do Grizztracker or Metal Detector EMF have ads?
Which is updated more often, Grizztracker or Metal Detector EMF?
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