Pole Detector vs Metal Detector. Magnetometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pole Detector
Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.
- Identify north and south magnetic poles
- Uses smartphone Teslameter
- Assists with magnet experiments
- Useful for magnet production
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.
Metal Detector. Magnetometer
This utility app turns your device into a magnetic field detector. It measures magnetic fields in real-time, providing detailed 3-axis data and color-coded alerts for metal detection. Useful for finding hidden objects or for educational purposes.
- Real-time magnetic field measurement
- 3-axis magnetic field breakdown
- Color-coded metal detection alerts
- Manual sensor calibration
- Geomagnetic rotation vector display
- Magnitude history tracking
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Metal Detector & Magnetometer transforms your device into a precision magnetic field detector. Measure magnetic fields in real-time with detailed 3-axis data visualization. FEATURES: • Real-time magnetic field strength measurement in microteslas (µT) • 3-axis breakdown (X, Y, Z) of calibrated magnetic field readings • Color-coded alerts: green (normal), yellow (elevated), red (metal detected) • Manual calibration to set a baseline reference value • Uncalibrated sensor data with iron bias correction • Geomagnetic rotation vector display • Magnitude history tracking • Adjustable sensor sampling rate PERFECT FOR: • Finding metal studs, pipes, and wires in walls • Detecting hidden ferromagnetic objects • Science experiments and educational use • Exploring magnetic fields in your environment IMPORTANT: This detector works with ferromagnetic materials only (iron, steel, nickel). It will not detect non-ferromagnetic materials like aluminum, gold, or copper.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Metal Detector. Magnetometer at 5.0 against Pole Detector's 4.1. Pole Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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.
Metal Detector. Magnetometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
Pole Detector ships an update every 10 days, Metal Detector. Magnetometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pole Detector | Metal Detector. Magnetometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webcraft AG | Alejandro Cordon |
In-app purchases
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
Metal Detector. Magnetometer
No in-app purchases
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