Magnetic Detector vs my BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magnetic Detector
Detect hidden metal objects like studs and fasteners within walls using your device's magnetic sensor. The app measures magnetic field strength, providing visual and auditory feedback as you scan.
- Detects wood studs and metal fasteners
- Uses device's magnetometer sensor
- Visual needle and active beep feedback
- Measures magnetic field in μT
- Identifies nearby metal objects
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Use Your Device to Detect Magnetic Fields. With this app you can detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Magnetic Detector uses your device's compass (magnetometer) sensor to precisely detect metal studs, nails, screws, and other metal fasteners embedded in all wooden wall studs. This app operates in a similar manner to other hand-held stud detector tools: as you move the device along the wall, the needle will move and a beep can be heard. Magnetic Detector is an application which detects the presence of metal nearby by measuring the magnetic field value. This tool uses the magnetic sensor built-in your mobile device and shows magnetic field level in μT (microtesla). The magnetic field level (EMF) in nature is about 49μT(micro tesla) or 490mG(milli gauss); 1μT = 10mG. If any metal is near, the value of magnetic field will increase. Metal Detector allows to identify any metal object in area, because all metals generate magnetic field which strength can be measured with this tool. Features: - Automatic sensor that measures the magnetic field in uT. - Active detection beep. - You can save the time when the measure is taken. Download now!
my BLE Scanner
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Simple Bluetooth scanner for BLE devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: my BLE Scanner at none against Magnetic Detector's 1. my BLE Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 60 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 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
Magnetic Detector costs $2.99 and my BLE Scanner $0.99 up front. Magnetic Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. my BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magnetic Detector ships an update every 60 months, my BLE Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magnetic Detector | my BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (186 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 186 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello | a Rausa |
Bugs and requests
Magnetic Detector
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes before detection can occur
- Freezes after first use, requires phone reboot
- Fails to detect studs through drywall
- Performance issues on iPad
- Inconsistent detection results on certain devices
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- Pop-up ads appear at inappropriate times
Requested features
6 requests- Longer free trial duration
- Directional indicator for magnetic sources
- Clearer sensor location guidance
- Benchmark or calibration tool for verification
- Multi-language support for customer service
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- Reduced or no advertisements in free version
my BLE Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Magnetic Detector
- Unlock all Features$2.99
my BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magnetic Detector free?
Is my BLE Scanner free?
Do Magnetic Detector or my BLE Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Magnetic Detector or my BLE Scanner?
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