Comparison

Magnetscape vs µMagnetometer

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

Head to head
About

Magnetscape

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to analyze surrounding magnetic fields in real-time. It offers graphical, time-based, and frequency analysis modes for various applications, including metal detection and electromagnetic field investigation.

Highlights
  • Real-time magnetic field monitoring
  • Graphical magnetic field display (Scope mode)
  • Time-based data tracing (Time mode)
  • Frequency analysis (FFT mode)
  • Metal detection capabilities
  • Alert function for high magnetic flux density
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"Magnetscape" is a new real-time measurement app that observes invisible magnetic fields using the iPhone's built-in magnetic sensor. There are various magnetic fields around us. For instance, the magnetic field fluctuates even when large motors, compressors or metal are nearby. The Earth's magnetic field exists even in empty places, and we are constantly affected by it. "Magnetscape" enables real-time monitoring of surrounding magnetic fields and can be utilized for various applications in real life. It can be used for investigating static magnetic fields, searching weak electromagnetic fields within alternating magnetic fields, locating metals and more. This app features three measurement modes for magnetic field observation, allowing you to use it according to your needs. - Scope Displays the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field graphically. The magnetic flux density of the magnetic field is expressed by the size and color of the graphic circle. The position of the graphic circle on the display moves according to the polarity of the magnetic source. The polarity is attracted to the N pole if it is in the same direction as the geomagnetic field. If it is the opposite (S pole), the polarity will be reversed away . If there is no metal or magnetic field nearby, it will be shifted in the direction of the geomagnetism (N pole). - Time Trace the raw data from the magnetic sensor and its corrected data. It is a time displacement graph of each axis value (Bx, By, and Bz) and the composite magnetic flux density (Bcomp) in three-dimensional space. You can scroll up to 180 seconds. - FFT Perform frequency analysis on the changing magnetic field. It displays the result of FFT analysis of the composite magnetic flux density. Horizontal axis: Frequency 1 - 16 Hz (0.5 Hz) Vertical axis: dB (ratio to default standard value 45 μT). Reference value can be set in units of 45 ± 15 μT / 1 μT. Features: - Graphical display of magnetic field observation by magnetic sensor (Scope) - Time displacement graph display of magnetic field observation (Time) - FFT analysis (FFT) - Magnetic field observation  X axis: Intensity (Bx) of the magnetic field of (the right direction toward the screen)  Y axis: Intensity (By) of the magnetic field of (upward toward the screen)  Z axis: Magnetic field strength (Bz) in the of (vertical upward direction of the screen)  Composite magnetic flux density: The magnetic field strength (Bcomp) taking into account all three components of the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis.  Sampling frequency: 32 Hz  Unit of observation value: uT - Measurement time: 3 minutes - Alert function: A warning message will be displayed if the composite magnetic flux density exceeds 300 μT. - Alert sound function. (Sound Off/On) - Peak hold function on FFT mode. - Angle display function in Scope mode (Angle) - Clock display function in Scope mode. Notes: - The display value of this application is the RAW output data from the magnetic sensor itself. It does not perform any processing such as filter processing within the application. - Since the magnetic sensor is a sensitive device, the internal reference value of the magnetic sensor may be disturbed if exposed to extremely strong magnets and magnetic fields for a long time. - If the reference value of the magnetic sensor becomes incorrect, the magnetic sensor will automatically readjust after you stop the application and leave it for a while. If the magnetic sensor remains unstable, please try the electronic compass calibration and reset procedure. Please visit our iOS App Support page for more information on this app.

About

µMagnetometer

Measures the strength of the magnetic field around you using your device's magnetometer. Requires Location Services to be enabled on iOS. Provides microtesla readings for nearby magnetic fields.

Highlights
  • Measures magnetic field strength
  • Displays readings in microteslas
  • Utilizes device magnetometer
  • Requires Location Services (iOS)
Features
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µMagnetometer is simple application for measure nearby magnetic field strength. Note: Magnetometer on IOS requires enabled Location Services!

Screenshots

Magnetscape4 screens
µMagnetometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: µMagnetometer at 4.4 against Magnetscape's 3.5. µMagnetometer also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (67 vs 2). Magnetscape's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 23%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Magnetscape costs $6.99 and µMagnetometer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

µMagnetometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: µMagnetometer has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Magnetscape's written reviews are positive against 23% of µMagnetometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnetscape ships an update every 11 months, µMagnetometer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Magnetscape versus µMagnetometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetscapeµMagnetometer
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOON,LLCDmytro Hrebeniuk

Customer experience

Magnetscape

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

µMagnetometer

All ratings67 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

None

Magnetscape

No in-app purchases

None

µMagnetometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnetscape free?
Magnetscape costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is µMagnetometer free?
µMagnetometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magnetscape or µMagnetometer?
µMagnetometer is rated higher. Magnetscape averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while µMagnetometer averages 4.4 from 67 ratings.
Do Magnetscape or µMagnetometer have ads?
Neither Magnetscape nor µMagnetometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnetscape or µMagnetometer?
Magnetscape ships an update every 11 months, and µMagnetometer every 4 months. Most recently, Magnetscape was updated on October 15, 2026 and µMagnetometer on October 15, 2026.

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