Comparison

Metal Detector for iPhone vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Metal Detector for iPhone

Detect metal objects by measuring the magnetic field around you. The app uses your device's built-in sensor to display magnetic field trends and alerts you with sound when a strong signal is detected, indicating a potential metal object. Customize alerts, lighting, and themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Magnetic field measurement
  • Trend display
  • Sound alerts
  • Adjustable volume
  • Flashlight integration
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a smart metal detector! The Metal Detector Pro! app uses your device's built-in magnetic sensor to detect nearby metal objects and magnetic fields in real time. Ideal for: • Finding hidden metal objects. • Detecting magnetic interference. • DIY and engineering projects. • Educational experiments. • Fun exploration of your surroundings. Features: • Simple and modern interface. • Real-time magnetic field detection. • Smooth animated meter. • Audio alerts with support for multiple sound options. • Vibration alerts. • Flashlight control for use in dark or low-light environments. • Customizable reference settings to match your device. • Support for your preferred UI language. • Supports dark and light themes. • Camera mode to record metal detection events for easy later review (still images and video). • Graph monitoring mode showing minimum, average, and maximum values ​​for easy later review. • Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Important: This app requires a device with a built-in magnetometer sensor. Accuracy may vary depending on the device and surrounding environment.

About

Pulse

Features
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PulseCode is an offline communication tool that lets you send, detect, and experiment with signals using light, sound, and local Wi‑Fi — all in one app. No internet? No problem. Communicate, test signals, or explore frequency-based interactions directly from your device. PulseCode brings three powerful channels together: **Light** Send and receive Morse-style signals using your camera, flash, or screen. Includes calibration tools, real-time indicators, and Light Watch to analyze brightness patterns. **Sound** Generate custom frequencies, build tone patterns, and run real-time signal detection. Test different frequency ranges, explore how sound interacts with your environment, and experiment with tones that may influence reactions such as movement or vibration in nearby objects or animals. **Local Wi‑Fi** Connect with nearby devices on the same network. Discover users, set a display name, and exchange messages directly — no internet required. --- **Privacy first** Core features work without any account or cloud connection. Permissions (camera, microphone, local network) are only used when you activate related features. --- Perfect for: • Outdoor and camping • Emergency situations • Signal experiments and learning • Offline communication

Screenshots

Metal Detector for iPhone4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against Metal Detector for iPhone's shown. Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metal Detector for iPhone versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector for iPhonePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (381 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatMehmet Cihat KIDIMAN

Bugs and requests

Metal Detector for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App downloads other apps
  • Unexpected purchases
  • Beeps at everything with no metal
  • Gives off readings all over the place
  • Crashes every 5 seconds

Pulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Metal Detector for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal Detector for iPhone free?
Metal Detector for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metal Detector for iPhone or Pulse have ads?
Metal Detector for iPhone shows ads; Pulse does not.

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