Metal Detector EMF vs MiniRobot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
MiniRobot
This app connects to intelligent balance cars via Bluetooth, allowing real-time monitoring of vehicle parameters and remote control. Users can adjust settings and view detailed information for various models.
- Bluetooth wireless connection
- Real-time parameter viewing
- Parameter setting
- Bluetooth remote control
- Multi-model compatibility
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MiniRobot是mini系列智能平衡车配套的手机APP,平衡车与手机通过蓝牙实现智能无线连接。APP中,可以实时查看车辆的各项参数的详细信息,也可以设置某些参数,还支持蓝牙遥控。此APP兼容了大型平衡车M6 Plus和小型平衡车M3型号以及小型平衡车A6型号。兼容的语言有中、英、德、韩、俄罗斯、乌克兰、意大利、西班牙、葡萄牙、阿拉伯、波斯,只需在手机上设置相应的系统语言即可。 Minirobot is a mobile phone app for the mini series intelligent balance car, balance car and mobile phone through bluetooth to achieve intelligent wireless connection. In app, you can view the details of the vehicle's parameters in real time, or set some parameters, and also support bluetooth remote control. This app is compatible with large balance car M6 and small balance car M3 and small balance car A6. Compatible languages include: China, Britain, Germany, Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Arabia, Persia,Czech, just set the corresponding system language on mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metal Detector EMF at 68% against MiniRobot's 22%. Metal Detector EMF also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 95). MiniRobot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). On price, 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. MiniRobot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metal Detector EMF holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metal Detector EMF has 2.5K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Metal Detector EMF's written reviews are positive against 22% of MiniRobot's.
Metal Detector EMF ships an update every 9 months, MiniRobot every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Metal Detector EMF | MiniRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better | 3.1 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 22.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | Lebi Computer Technology Co. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Metal Detector EMF
MiniRobot
User reviews
Metal Detector EMF
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Surprisingly accurate
- 🔍 Helpful for finding lost items
- 💡 Innovative use of phone sensors
- 🔍 Useful for locating property markers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Limited detection range
- 🔍 Only detects magnetic metals
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
MiniRobot
From 95 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Connects easily to scooters
- 🔒 Option to lock scooter
- 💡 Battery percentage display
- 👍 Basic but works
- 👍 Good for basic functions
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Limited settings and functionality
- 🐛 Speed limiter issues
Bugs and 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
MiniRobot
Reported bugs
33 issues- App crashes on opening
- App force closes after update
- App not loading after update
- App stops connecting to scooter
- Bluetooth connection failed
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- No Bluetooth device found
- App kicks off to home screen
- Speedometer stopped working
- Cannot change max speed
- Speed limiter reappears
- LCD display not showing speed
- Speedo not working after update
- Firmware update broke MPH on LCD
- App closes automatically on opening
- Error brake in app for go-kart
- Speed limiter resets to 0
- Cannot activate e-scooter
- App says 'can't connect scooter'
- App says 'no device found'
- App logs out and scooter on park mode
- Cannot turn on Bluetooth in scooter
- Battery display stuck at 100%
- App doesn't let me scroll on max speed
- Slider only goes up to 15mph in sports mode
- New update reduced performance
- Speed limiter issue after update
- Cannot unlock scooter after being locked out
- App doesn't work with Grycopter flash 2.0
- App doesn't work with Hezzo F5
- App doesn't work with iScooter i9
- App doesn't work with i8 scooter
- App doesn't work with xiaomi 1s
- App doesn't work with mini robot gokart
Requested features
18 requests- Remove speed limiter for ix7 pro
- Load data without Bluetooth connection
- More functionality and settings
- Fix km display in sports mode
- Add more buttons
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- Compatibility with Grycopter 2.0
- Fix battery display stuck at 100%
- Add password for scooters
- Add Apple Watch app
- Include English translations
- Option to modify firmware on the app
- Unlimited or higher top speed option
- Option to beep on the app on your phone
- Modernize user interface
- Add MPH setting
- More diagnostics (cell voltage)
- Power button feature in app
- Lock a speed comfortably
In-app purchases
Metal Detector EMF
- AdBlock - Remove ads$1.99
MiniRobot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metal Detector EMF free?
Is MiniRobot free?
Which has better reviews, Metal Detector EMF or MiniRobot?
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