The Metal Detector vs bitseio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Metal Detector
This utility app leverages your iPhone's magnetic sensor to detect nearby magnetic fields. It offers a simple interface with visual feedback and readings, providing a tool for exploring magnetic phenomena around you.
- Detects magnetic fields
- Uses iPhone's magnetic sensor
- Simple user interface
- Visual feedback with readings
- Supports iPhone XS Max
- Calibration guidance
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Uses iPhone's inbuilt magnetic sensor to detect the nearby magnetic fields. Features: * Simple UI to use * Provides visual feedback with readings * Supports iPhone XS Max Tip: * Initial calibration may be required by moving the iPhone in figure-8 like motion for 3 rounds * Use above steps if it is showing same reading after detecting a high magnetic field
bitseio
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The Bitsie,io app provides access to the Bitsie.io platform. Bitsie.io is the solution for connected products and smart packaging that creates a “Hand to Brand” connection with customers via NFC Tags, QR Codes and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: bitseio at every 3 months against The Metal Detector's every 38 months. bitseio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Metal Detector ships an update every 38 months, bitseio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Metal Detector | bitseio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tejas Padliya | Tapwow, Llc |
In-app purchases
The Metal Detector
No in-app purchases
bitseio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Metal Detector free?
Is bitseio free?
Do The Metal Detector or bitseio have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Metal Detector or bitseio?
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