Comparison

Microwave Leak Detector vs Low Frequency Detector

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

Head to head
About

Microwave Leak Detector

This utility app uses your device's magnetic field sensor to indicate potential electromagnetic leaks from your microwave oven. It's designed for entertainment and to alert you to possible issues with your appliance's casing.

Highlights
  • Detects magnetic field changes
  • Uses iOS device sensor
  • Indicates potential microwave leaks
  • For entertainment purposes
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
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Use this app to detect a leak in your home Microwave. Poorly manufactured or physically damaged Microwave Ovens may allow electromagnetic energy (used to cook your food) to escape into the surrounding environments. This app serves to indicate if this may be happening to you. This app utilizes the embedded magnetic field sensor in your iOS device to detect surrounding magnetic field changes. This app does not intend to serve as a fully calibrated Microwave Leak Detector, only to indicate that a Microwave Leak could be present. Microwave energy that is used to cook your food induces magnetic field changes. If your Microwave Oven has a leak, the embedded sensor in your iOS device can be used to detect those magnetic field changes leaking through your Microwave's casing. This app should be used for entertainment purposes only.

About

Low Frequency Detector

This tool measures and analyzes low-frequency sounds that are difficult for the human ear to detect. It helps identify potential noise pollution from sources like construction or factories, providing detailed reports on frequency components and sound levels.

Highlights
  • Low-frequency power level measurement (<100Hz)
  • Audible band power level measurement (Leq)
  • 1/3 octave band analysis (OCT)
  • FFT analysis (FFT)
  • Time course graph (TIME)
  • Measurement report generation
  • Calibration function
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"Low Frequency Detector" is an acoustic measurement tool for detecting low-frequency sounds that is hard to hear in normal situation. The human ear is not sensitive enough to low-frequency sounds. If you are exposed to noise from nearby construction or factories without realizing it, you may feel discomfort or a sense of pressure. In such cases, you can use this app to check what kind of low-frequency noise is present. Generally, low-frequency sounds is a sound wave ranging from 1Hz to 100Hz. Depending on its frequency component and sound level, the degree of influence on the human body and the noise sensation is different. This app allows you to examine the frequency component of low-frequency sounds by 1/3 octave band analysis and FFT analysis. Features: - Low-frequency power level measurement less than 100Hz (LF Level): Flat characteristic, Updating indication of measurement period 1 sec. - Power level measurement in the audible band (Leq): Flat characteristic, Updating indication of measurement period 200ms. - 1/3 octave band analysis (OCT) - FFT analysis (FFT) - Time course graph (TIME) - Snapshot (Snap) on the measurement display screen. - Report function (Report): Analysis report of a peak LF Level with TIME, OCT and FFT. - Measurement time: up to 60 sec Functions: The measurement analysis is performed in the following step. Be sure to set the measurement conditions in Step-1 once before starting the sound measurement. 1) Calibration (Calibrate): The reference signal (1kHz sine wave) is output to determine the reference noise level for the low-frequency component. If the volume level of iPhone is set to about 20-50%, the calibration will automatically adjust it to the optimum volume level for the reference signal. 2) Measurement (Measure): Analyze a power level of low-frequency sounds. - LF Level (dB): Low-frequency power level less than 100Hz. - Leq (dB): Sound power level with the frequency weight characteristic Z (Flat) of the audible band. 3) Measurement display: It can select either 1/3 octave band frequency analysis, FFT analysis or Time course graph. They are updated in real time. 4) Report: Measurement result report. It is effective when measuring for 10 seconds or more. # Time course graph: TIME - Low-frequency (LF) Level (dB): Time course graph with peak level noise level judgment (RED-very noisy, YELLOW-noisy, GREEN-normal) at the peak level. - LF max (dB): maximum dB value of low frequency. # Frequency response graph: OCT, FFT - OCT Band LF max (dB): maximum dB value in 1/3 octave band at LF max observation. - Max Level Frequency (Hz): peak frequency at LF max observation. Notes: - The sound measurement of the low-frequency range is a level difference with respect to the reference signal, which indicates the relative power level. - The reference signal is output during calibration and sound level measurement. - Do not change the volume level of iPhone after the calibration. - White line in the OCT and FFT modes indicates frequency characteristics in frequency weight correction of G characteristics. - Since iPhone's built-in microphone has a lower sensitivity on the very low frequency range, it is not recommended to measure a huge volume sound near a very loud noise source. - Since it takes a while for the observation value to stabilize immediately after the start of measurement, the maximum value is calculated from about 2 seconds later. - In the case high power of 1kHz component is included in the measured noise source, the precision of measured value by this app largely decreases. - Sudden noise or impulsive sounds are not low frequency noises in general. - The previous calibration information can be maintained internally. - The analysis results may vary due to individual differences in iPhone devices. - The authorization to access built-in microphone and Photos will be confirmed by iOS system at first access. Please visit our iOS app support page for more information.

Screenshots

Microwave Leak Detector1 screens
Low Frequency Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microwave Leak Detector at 100% against Low Frequency Detector's 50%. Microwave Leak Detector also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.0 vs 2.8). Low Frequency Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 41 months). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Microwave Leak Detector is free to download; Low Frequency Detector costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microwave Leak Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Microwave Leak Detector's written reviews are positive against 50% of Low Frequency Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microwave Leak Detector ships an update every 41 months, Low Frequency Detector every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Microwave Leak Detector versus Low Frequency Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrowave Leak DetectorLow Frequency Detector
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory EnterprisesTOON,LLC

Customer experience

Microwave Leak Detector

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Low Frequency Detector

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Microwave Leak Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Low Frequency Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microwave Leak Detector free?
Microwave Leak Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Low Frequency Detector free?
Low Frequency Detector costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microwave Leak Detector or Low Frequency Detector?
Microwave Leak Detector is rated higher. Microwave Leak Detector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Low Frequency Detector averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Microwave Leak Detector or Low Frequency Detector have ads?
Neither Microwave Leak Detector nor Low Frequency Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microwave Leak Detector or Low Frequency Detector?
Microwave Leak Detector ships an update every 41 months, and Low Frequency Detector every 9 months. Most recently, Microwave Leak Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and Low Frequency Detector on October 24, 2026.

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