Flatter vs Magnetic Sensor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Flatter
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It's a really simple level. Just tilt your phone.
Magnetic Sensor
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Magnetic Sensor turns your phone's built-in magnetometer into three precise tools: ⢠Compass ā A live, tilt-compensated compass with cardinal direction (N/E/S/W) and adjustable magnetic declination so the needle points to true north, not just magnetic north. ⢠Metal Detector ā Set a baseline reading anywhere, choose Low/Med/High sensitivity, and feel haptic pulses that get stronger as the field deviates. Perfect for finding studs in a wall, screws under drywall, or rebar in concrete. ⢠Field Logger ā Record samples at up to 60 Hz, then export to CSV via the share sheet. Saved recordings stay in the app for replay or re-export. KEY FEATURES ⢠Live X / Y / Z axis readings + total field magnitude ⢠Tilt-compensated heading using the accelerometer ⢠Magnitude history sparkline + multi-channel chart ⢠Rolling statistics: mean, standard deviation, RMS, range ⢠Figure-8 calibration helper with quality indicator ⢠Min / Max tracking with one-tap reset ⢠Three sample rates: Slow (500 ms), Normal (100 ms), Fast (16 ms) ⢠Light / Dark / System theme ⢠English and Korean ⢠Unit options: μT, mGauss, nT ⢠Adjustable smoothing ⢠Magnetic declination presets ⢠Haptic alerts for the detector ⢠Keep-screen-awake while recording ⢠CSV export with full timestamp + per-axis data PRIVACY All sensor data is processed on-device and never leaves your phone. The app does not collect location, contacts, or personal information. Anonymous mobile advertising is used to keep the app free; you can watch a rewarded ad to unlock unlimited CSV sharing for the session. WHO IT'S FOR ⢠Hobbyists exploring magnetic fields ⢠DIYers detecting screws, studs, and rebar ⢠Students collecting data for physics or geology projects ⢠Hikers wanting a reliable phone compass ⢠Anyone curious about the invisible field around them REQUIREMENTS A device with a magnetometer (most phones built since ~2013). The app cannot work on devices without one ā it will tell you on launch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flatter at 12.0 against Magnetic Sensor's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flatter | Magnetic Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeong-soo Park | Seonggon Sim |
In-app purchases
Flatter
No in-app purchases
Magnetic Sensor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flatter free?
Is Magnetic Sensor free?
Do Flatter or Magnetic Sensor have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flatter or Magnetic Sensor?
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