Comparison

Pole Detector vs Magnet Weight Calculator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Identify north and south magnetic poles
  • Uses smartphone Teslameter
  • Assists with magnet experiments
  • Useful for magnet production
Features
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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.

About

Magnet Weight Calculator

Features
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Magnet Weight Calculator (MagCal) is a practical tool built for the magnet industry. Quickly estimate magnet weight and volume from product dimensions and material density — ideal for quoting, incoming inspection, and production planning. KEY FEATURES • One-tap calculation: Select material and shape, enter dimensions (mm), get weight (g) and volume (mm³) instantly • Multiple shapes: Block, Cylinder, Ring, and Custom for complex geometries • Built-in materials: Sintered NdFeB, Bonded NdFeB, SmCo, Ferrite, Alnico, FeCrCo and more • Customizable parameters: Add, edit, or remove materials and densities to match your grades and processes • Fully offline: All calculations run locally on your device — no internet required CALCULATION METHODS • Block: Volume = Length × Width × Height • Cylinder: Volume = π × Radius² × Height • Ring: Volume = π × (Outer Radius² − Inner Radius²) × Height • Custom: Enter product volume directly • Weight = Volume × Density ÷ 1000, displayed to 4 decimal places WHO IT'S FOR Magnet sales teams, procurement staff, QC inspectors, product engineers, and manufacturing technicians. PRIVACY The App does not collect personal data or upload any information. Material settings are stored locally on your device only. For questions or feedback, visit our support page or email klas.lu@qq.com.

Screenshots

Pole Detector4 screens
Magnet Weight Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pole Detector at 11.0 against Magnet Weight Calculator's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pole Detector versus Magnet Weight Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole DetectorMagnet Weight Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebcraft AG向龙 卢

In-app purchases

None

Pole Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Magnet Weight Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pole Detector free?
Pole Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnet Weight Calculator free?
Magnet Weight Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pole Detector or Magnet Weight Calculator have ads?
Neither Pole Detector nor Magnet Weight Calculator shows ads.

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