Comparison

Flatter vs Magnetic Sensor

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

Head to head
About

Flatter

Features
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It's a really simple level. Just tilt your phone.

About

Magnetic Sensor

Features
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Magnetic Sensor turns your phone's built-in magnetometer into three precise tools: • Compass — 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 — 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 — 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 — it will tell you on launch.

Screenshots

Flatter3 screens
Magnetic Sensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Flatter versus Magnetic Sensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlatterMagnetic Sensor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeong-soo ParkSeonggon Sim

In-app purchases

None

Flatter

No in-app purchases

None

Magnetic Sensor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flatter free?
Flatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnetic Sensor free?
Magnetic Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flatter or Magnetic Sensor have ads?
Both Flatter and Magnetic Sensor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flatter or Magnetic Sensor?
Flatter ships an update fortnightly, and Magnetic Sensor fortnightly. Most recently, Flatter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Magnetic Sensor on October 7, 2026.

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