Comparison

Metal Detector Simulator Prank vs GoldHunter3D

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

Head to head
About

Metal Detector Simulator Prank

Transform your phone into a simulated metal detector for fun. Prank friends by pretending to find metal objects. Adjust signal strength with finger movements for interactive play.

Highlights
  • Simulated metal detection
  • Prank your friends
  • Adjustable signal strength
  • Interactive finger controls
  • Improvise and play games
Features
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Turn your device into a metal detector with a this app! Prank your friends! Find metal in their heads or another places. Move your finger up or down to change the degree of the signal. Improvise and play other games! Disclaimer: This application is only a prank trick for fun. It's not a real metal detector.

About

GoldHunter3D

This application visualizes buried objects in 3D using advanced smartphone technology and augmented reality. It works exclusively with GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector devices to identify and display metal types, sizes, and shapes before digging.

Highlights
  • 3D ground scan for object visualization
  • Augmented Reality integration
  • 2D/3D view modes with zoom
  • All metal and discriminator modes
  • Save scan data and locations
  • Export data to PC
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This application only works with GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector devices! GoldHunter is WORLD’S FIRST VLF DETECTOR that uses advanced smartphone technologies that enable users to not only find gold nuggets, coins, and treasure but also visualise them on screen before digging. It is able to precisely discriminate between different metal types and can find gold nuggets even in magnetised soil. KEY FEATURES: - Professional 3D ground scan for object visualisation - Latest Technology Augmented Reality - 2D/3D view mode with advanced zooming and browsing feature - All metal and discriminator mode with visual metal type icons - Possibility to save a scan - Possibility to save the geographic location of a scan - Export data to PC for further analysis - Battery indication - Free application + lifetime upgrades KEY FEATURES: • 3 operation modes that enables user to - detect the presence of an object - determine depth - determine the size of an object - determine the metal object type - view the shape or sub-surface view of an object - observe ground surface & scan results simultaneously on screen while performing the scanning • high resolution 3D graphical representation • touch controlled responsive zoom and rotation of 3D object view • battery status monitoring • ability to store scan data • ability to store geographic (GPS) location of scans • easy sharing of ground scans via e-mail, MMS, FB,.. • possibility to export 3d scans to 2D & 3D mapping softwares • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity is used for communication with device to keep power consumption low during treasure hunting TREASURE HUNTING BENEFITS: • financial: supplement your income by hunting for treasure. Treasure hunting is one of the few hobbies that can really “pay for itself ” with every day finds • entertainment: searching for Hidden History with TreasureHunter3D devices is fun. You never get bored. It’s always exciting never knowing what you are going to find. • health: searching for lost treasures with has proven to be a great “stress buster” • social: you will certainly make more friends on your search for Hidden History. It is also the perfect way to get your friends & family involved in doing an activity together. REQUIREMENTS: • GoldHunter TreasureHunter3D metal detector device that can be purchased here: www.treasurehunter3d.com. • iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 (iPhone 6s or later) • iOS 8.0 or later

Screenshots

Metal Detector Simulator Prank3 screens
GoldHunter3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metal Detector Simulator Prank at 4.3 against GoldHunter3D's 3.4. Metal Detector Simulator Prank also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and ratings volume (59 vs 18). GoldHunter3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metal Detector Simulator Prank holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Metal Detector Simulator Prank's written reviews are positive against 33% of GoldHunter3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector Simulator Prank ships an update every 4 months, GoldHunter3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Metal Detector Simulator Prank versus GoldHunter3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector Simulator PrankGoldHunter3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (59 ratings) — better3.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis BatishchevTekaso

Customer experience

Metal Detector Simulator Prank

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%

GoldHunter3D

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Metal Detector Simulator Prank

No in-app purchases

None

GoldHunter3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal Detector Simulator Prank free?
Metal Detector Simulator Prank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoldHunter3D free?
GoldHunter3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metal Detector Simulator Prank or GoldHunter3D?
Metal Detector Simulator Prank is rated higher. Metal Detector Simulator Prank averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while GoldHunter3D averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Metal Detector Simulator Prank or GoldHunter3D have ads?
Metal Detector Simulator Prank shows ads; GoldHunter3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector Simulator Prank or GoldHunter3D?
Metal Detector Simulator Prank ships an update every 4 months, and GoldHunter3D every 5 months. Most recently, Metal Detector Simulator Prank was updated on October 21, 2026 and GoldHunter3D on October 22, 2026.

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