Comparison

Magnetic Field Calc + vs ScanAce

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

Head to head
About

Magnetic Field Calc +

Calculate magnetic fields from electric currents with four distinct modes. Solve for any variable, visualize with interactive diagrams, and utilize flexible unit support. Works offline for convenience.

Highlights
  • Four calculation modes (Straight Wire, Loop, Solenoid, Toroid)
  • Solve for any variable (field, current, distance, etc.)
  • Interactive 2D diagrams
  • Flexible unit support (A, mA, m, cm, mm, T, µT, Gauss)
  • Built-in reference sheet
  • Save and copy calculations
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Calculate magnetic fields generated by electric currents with precision and ease. Magnetic Field Calculator is a fast, offline physics tool designed for students, engineers, and science enthusiasts. FOUR CALCULATION MODES • Straight Wire — B = (μ₀ · I) / (2π · r) • Circular Loop — B = (μ₀ · I) / (2 · R) • Solenoid — B = μ₀ · n · I • Toroid — B = (μ₀ · N · I) / (2π · r) SOLVE FOR ANY VARIABLE Not just magnetic field strength — reverse-calculate current (I), distance (r), radius (R), turn density (n), or total turns (N). Select what you want to solve, enter the known values, and get instant results. INTERACTIVE DIAGRAMS Each mode displays a clear 2D diagram showing the wire geometry, field direction, and key variables. Visual learning made simple. FLEXIBLE UNIT SUPPORT • Current: Ampere (A), Milliampere (mA) • Distance: Meter (m), Centimeter (cm), Millimeter (mm) • Magnetic Field: Tesla (T), Microtesla (µT), Gauss All conversions handled automatically with high-precision SI calculations. BUILT-IN REFERENCE Quick-access formula sheet with constants (μ₀), formulas, variable definitions, and unit conversion tables — everything you need in one place. SAVE & REVIEW Save calculations to history for quick reference. Copy results to clipboard with one tap. WORKS OFFLINE No internet connection required. All calculations run locally on your device — fast, private, and reliable. Perfect for physics homework, exam preparation, lab work, electrical engineering projects, or anyone curious about electromagnetism. The magnetic force on a current-carrying wire is perpendicular to both the wire and the magnetic field, with the direction given by the right-hand rule. Magnetic fields arise from charges, similar to electric fields, but are different in that the charges must be moving. A long straight wire carrying a current is the simplest example of a moving charge that generates a magnetic field. The force a charge feels when moving through a magnetic field depends on the right-hand rule. The direction of the magnetic field due to moving charges also depends on the right-hand rule. The direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the wire and is in the direction the fingers of the right hand would curl if wrapped around the wire with the thumb in the direction of the current. The strength of the magnetic field depends on the current I in the wire and d, the distance from the wire. Thank you for your support, and feel free to visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

ScanAce

Features
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ScanAce is a professional 3D scanning app for surveyors, construction and utility workers, archeologists, architects, and GIS professionals. It turns your smartphone or tablet into a handheld imaging laser scanner and allows you to precisely capture the reality around you and generate accurate 3D models for planning, documentation or digital twins.  All processing is done on your device, no other services or cloud connections are needed. It is using Augmented Reality and SLAM positioning technology on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect your RTK GNSS to achieve a precise georeference. Features: - 3D scanning - Standard mode: 350.000 points/second - Extreme high mode: 1.000.000 points/second - 3D-model viewer - Geo-reference your scan and share with the GeoAce app - Export the RGB point cloud in E57, LAS, LAZ formats - Export textured 3D-model to OBJ, USDZ formats The Free version includes all the above features, except the geo-referencing function and scanning is limited to one recording of maximum 20 s  every 15 min. All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: •ScanAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • ScanAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Magnetic Field Calc +4 screens
ScanAce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanAce at Free against Magnetic Field Calc +'s $2.99. ScanAce also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months). Magnetic Field Calc +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ScanAce is free to download; Magnetic Field Calc + costs $2.99 up front. ScanAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Magnetic Field Calc + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnetic Field Calc + ships an update every 27 months, ScanAce every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Magnetic Field Calc + versus ScanAce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetic Field Calc +ScanAce
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitrioITS Geo Solutions GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Magnetic Field Calc +

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

Subscriptions2
  • Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Professional - Annual$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Magnetic Field Calc + free?
Magnetic Field Calc + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnetic Field Calc + or ScanAce have ads?
Neither Magnetic Field Calc + nor ScanAce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnetic Field Calc + or ScanAce?
Magnetic Field Calc + ships an update every 27 months, and ScanAce every 4 months. Most recently, Magnetic Field Calc + was updated on October 11, 2026 and ScanAce on October 25, 2026.

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