Pole Detector vs MagSelect
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.
MagSelect
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MagSelect is a reference and selection tool for sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnet grades, designed for magnet industry professionals, motor engineers, and purchasers. Developed by Klas, with grade data sourced from Magmax typical sintered NdFeB magnetic property specifications. KEY FEATURES • Grade Library Browse all series—N, M, H, SH, UH, EH, and AH—with full specifications including remanence Br, coercivity HcB/HcJ, max energy product (BH)max, temperature coefficients, and max working temperature TwMax. Filter by series or search by grade name. • Smart Advisor Enter operating temperature, minimum energy product, coercivity requirements, and cost preference. Get multi-tier recommendations—Economy N Series, Best Value, Best Quality, and Balanced—with clear reasoning for each suggestion. • Application Scenarios Twelve typical applications: consumer electronics, audio, PM motors, EV drive, wind power, magnetic clasps, medical devices, sensors, aerospace, toys, industrial automation, and magnetic separation—each with recommended grades and selection notes. • Learn NdFeB fundamentals, key parameter explanations, series and coercivity grade overview, relative price reference, and Magmax company information. HIGHLIGHTS • No account required; works fully offline • No personal data collection • Simplified Chinese or English based on system language • Clean, simulation-inspired UI with readable specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE All magnetic properties shown are typical reference values. Actual performance varies with batch, dimensions, coating, tolerances, and test conditions. Always validate final grade selection through magnetic circuit design, bench testing, and supplier confirmation. CONTACT Developer: Klas Email: Klas.lu@qq.com Company: Magmax Website: www.magmax.cn
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pole Detector at 11.0 against MagSelect'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pole Detector | MagSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webcraft AG | 向龙 卢 |
In-app purchases
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
MagSelect
No in-app purchases
