Comparison

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Metal Detector & EMF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

This app turns your smartphone into a scientific instrument suite, enabling measurement, recording, analysis, and export of real-time sensor data. It offers tools for kinematics, acoustics, light, magnetism, and more, suitable for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data measurement
  • Data recording and analysis
  • Data export functionality
  • Kinematics tools (accelerometer, gyroscope)
  • Acoustics tools (sound meter, oscilloscope)
  • Magnetism tools (compass, magnetometer)
  • AR visualization for magnetic fields and measurements
Features
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Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or hobbyist, Physics Toolbox transforms your smartphone’s built-in sensors into a powerful suite of scientific instruments. Easily measure, record, analyze, and export real-time data for a variety of uses—from classroom experiments to cutting-edge research. KINEMATICS G-Force Meter Linear Accelerometer Gyroscope Inclinometer Motion Visualizer (LiDAR-tracked position and velocity) ACOUSTICS Sound Meter Tone Detector Tone Generator Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram LIGHT Light Meter Color Detector Proximeter Stroboscope MAGNETISM Compass Magnetometer Magna-AR (AR visualization of magnetic field vectors) OTHER Barometer GPS - latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, number of satellites Ruler-AR (AR-estimated measurements) COMBINATION Multi Record Roller Coaster GAME Play (data-verified challenges)

About

Metal Detector & EMF Scanner

Features
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Metal Detector & EMF Scanner turns your phone into a simple tool for detecting metal objects and magnetic fields. By using the device’s built-in magnetic sensor, the app measures changes in the surrounding electromagnetic field (EMF) and displays the results on screen. This app can be used as a metal detector, EMF meter, and magnetic field scanner. It provides several ways to view detection results, including analog meter, digital value, and graph tracking. The interface is designed to be easy to understand so users can check magnetic activity around them without complicated steps. Key Features: - The metal detector measures changes in the magnetic field to help identify nearby metal objects. When metal is detected, the EMF value increases and the meter responds on the screen. - The camera metal detector helps users scan the area while detecting magnetic field changes. This makes it easier to locate nearby metal objects around you. - The digital EMF meter shows the current magnetic field value clearly on screen. Users can monitor how the EMF level changes when moving the phone around objects. - The analog meter displays detection results with a classic gauge-style indicator. The needle moves according to magnetic field strength. - The graph view shows changes in EMF levels over time. It helps users observe signal patterns while scanning an area. - The compass tool shows direction using the device sensor system. It can be used while exploring or checking orientation. - The app also includes alerts such as sound, vibration, and flash when magnetic activity changes during detection. - Users can select from different themes to customize the appearance of the detector, graph, and compass screens. Metal Detector & EMF Scanner provides a convenient way to measure magnetic fields and detect nearby metal using your smartphone. With different display modes and built-in tools such as graph tracking and compass, the app can help users observe electromagnetic activity in everyday environments. Download Metal Detector & EMF Scanner and explore how your phone can function as a metal detector and EMF scanner. If the app is useful for you, consider leaving a rating and feedback to support future updates.

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens
Metal Detector & EMF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metal Detector & EMF Scanner at none against Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's 1. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metal Detector & EMF Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite versus Metal Detector & EMF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteMetal Detector & EMF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraQuang Truong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99
None

Metal Detector & EMF Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metal Detector & EMF Scanner free?
Metal Detector & EMF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Metal Detector & EMF Scanner have ads?
Metal Detector & EMF Scanner shows ads; Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite does not.

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