Comparison

Metal Detector EMF vs Capture Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Capture Tools

This application allows users to adjust parameters and calibrate their Capture handheld stabilizers. It provides essential settings for optimal performance of the stabilization device.

Highlights
  • Parameter adjustment
  • Calibration
  • Handheld stabilizer control
  • Device settings
Features
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此APP用于给Capture手持稳定器提供参数设置及校准。

Screenshots

Metal Detector EMF4 screens
Capture Tools1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metal Detector EMF at 4.7 against Capture Tools's 3.5. Metal Detector EMF also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). Capture Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metal Detector EMF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Capture Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metal Detector EMF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metal Detector EMF has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector EMF ships an update every 7 months, Capture Tools fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Metal Detector EMF versus Capture Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector EMFCapture Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.Shenzhen Funsnap Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Metal Detector EMF

All ratings2,371 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews336 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%

Capture Tools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Capture Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metal Detector EMF

One-time1
  • AdBlock - Remove ads$1.99
None

Capture Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal Detector EMF free?
Metal Detector EMF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capture Tools free?
Capture Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metal Detector EMF or Capture Tools?
Metal Detector EMF is rated higher. Metal Detector EMF averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Capture Tools averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Metal Detector EMF or Capture Tools have ads?
Neither Metal Detector EMF nor Capture Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector EMF or Capture Tools?
Metal Detector EMF ships an update every 7 months, and Capture Tools fortnightly. Most recently, Metal Detector EMF was updated on September 23, 2026 and Capture Tools on June 1, 2026.

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