Comparison

Mini Metal Detector vs Universal Alliance

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

Head to head
About

Mini Metal Detector

Turn your smartphone into a functional metal detector. This app uses your device's magnetometer to identify hidden metal objects with clear visual and audio cues. It offers a user-friendly experience with helpful features like dark mode.

Highlights
  • Precise metal detection
  • Audio feedback
  • Visual indicators
  • Easy to use interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Battery-friendly design
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a live magnetic-field meter. Watch the reading in microteslas (µT), follow changes in color and revisit your saved scans. Finish a basic or camera scan and save the result directly. Returning to the starting spot for a comparison is optional. Reopen the saved record without making a duplicate, compare two records, or share an image or CSV. Start measuring immediately. Set an optional starting value to follow changes in your surroundings, then use the live graph, color levels, adjustable alerts and haptics to explore the reading. IN VERSION 1.7.1 • Live magnetic-field reading and 60-second history • Adjustable change sensitivity, optional sound and haptic alerts • Starting-value and guided return comparisons • Optional Field Lens: approximate reading points over the camera view • Saved scans, two-scan comparison, image and CSV sharing • Light and dark appearance The meter works without camera access. Field Lens requires a compatible iPhone and camera permission. Camera frames and saved scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share an export. KNOW THE LIMITS This is a magnetometer app. A changing reading does not identify a metal object, its type or depth. It cannot reliably find gold, silver or every kind of metal, and cannot establish whether drilling is safe. Magnetic cases, speakers, electronics and changes in phone position can affect readings. Camera points are approximate. Requires a magnetometer-equipped iPhone and iOS 17 or later. Free with banner ads; no subscription or account required. App interface: English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese.

About

Universal Alliance

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You will get all information about Current and upcoming projects of Universal Alliance Group. Features of application as below : 1. Project Details 2. Project Photos 3. Amenities Details 4. Work Status Photos 5. Government Approvals 6. Associated Bank Details 7. Videos

Screenshots

Mini Metal Detector4 screens
Universal Alliance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Alliance at none against Mini Metal Detector's shown. Universal Alliance also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

Mini Metal Detector ships an update every 15 months, Universal Alliance monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mini Metal Detector versus Universal Alliance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Metal DetectorUniversal Alliance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMert TUZERNaitik Shah

Bugs and requests

Mini Metal Detector

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Does not detect metal reliably
  • Detects magnets instead of general metals
  • False positives on air and pillows
  • Inconsistent response to metal objects
  • App functionality unclear without instructions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Softer or customizable alert sounds
  • Clear user instructions/tutorial
  • Better documentation on functionality
  • Improved metal detection sensitivity settings

Universal Alliance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mini Metal Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Alliance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Metal Detector free?
Mini Metal Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Alliance free?
Universal Alliance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini Metal Detector or Universal Alliance have ads?
Mini Metal Detector shows ads; Universal Alliance does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini Metal Detector or Universal Alliance?
Mini Metal Detector ships an update every 15 months, and Universal Alliance monthly. Most recently, Mini Metal Detector was updated on November 2, 2026 and Universal Alliance on November 2, 2026.

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