Comparison

FOD 6003 vs Metal Detector

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

Head to head

EMF & Magnetometer Scanner

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About

FOD 6003

Features

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WiFi image viewer for FOD 6003 fiber scope.

About

Metal Detector

Features

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Detect metals and measure magnetic fields with your phone's magnetometer. METAL DETECTION - Real-time magnetic field measurement in microtesla - Visual gauge with signal strength indicator - Adjustable sensitivity (High/Normal/Low) - Audio & haptic feedback when metal detected NEW: MEASUREMENT HISTORY - Save interesting readings with notes - Browse all past measurements - Share findings with friends SIGNAL ANALYSIS - Live signal history graph - X/Y/Z axis breakdown - Baseline calibration - Max magnitude tracking FREE & AD-SUPPORTED - All features free - Watch ad for 30 min ad-free scanning

Screenshots

FOD 60034 screens

Metal Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FOD 6003 at none against Metal Detector's shown. FOD 6003 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Metal Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOD 6003 ships an update every 3 months, Metal Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

FOD 6003 versus Metal Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FOD 6003	Metal Detector
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	FOD	Batuhan Senavci

In-app purchases

None

FOD 6003

No in-app purchases

None

Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FOD 6003 free?

FOD 6003 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Metal Detector free?

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

Do FOD 6003 or Metal Detector have ads?

Metal Detector shows ads; FOD 6003 does not.

Which is updated more often, FOD 6003 or Metal Detector?

FOD 6003 ships an update every 3 months, and Metal Detector weekly. Most recently, FOD 6003 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Metal Detector on October 25, 2026.