µMagnetometer vs Magnetometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
µMagnetometer
Measures the strength of the magnetic field around you using your device's magnetometer. Requires Location Services to be enabled on iOS. Provides microtesla readings for nearby magnetic fields.
- Measures magnetic field strength
- Displays readings in microteslas
- Utilizes device magnetometer
- Requires Location Services (iOS)
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µMagnetometer is simple application for measure nearby magnetic field strength. Note: Magnetometer on IOS requires enabled Location Services!
Magnetometer
Transform your device into a precise electromagnetic field detector. Ideal for electrical safety checks, scientific exploration, and environmental monitoring with real-time readings and historical data.
- Real-time EMF detection
- Historical trend charts
- Customizable alerts
- Data export
- Multiple units support
- Adjustable sampling rates
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Magnetometer turns your device into a precise electromagnetic field (EMF) detector using the built-in magnetometer sensor. Perfect for electrical safety checks, scientific exploration, and environmental monitoring. ONE-TIME PURCHASE - NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES, NO IN-APP PURCHASES, NO ADS Professional Features: • Real-time EMF detection with live updates • Beautiful circular gauge with color-coded intensity levels • Historical trend charts for pattern analysis • Customizable alert thresholds and notifications • Data export for further analysis • Multiple units support (µT and Gauss) • Adjustable sampling rates and smoothing Key Applications: • Electrical safety inspections • Scientific research and education • Environmental EMF monitoring • Electronics troubleshooting • Educational demonstrations Advanced Tools: • Save and review measurement sessions • Export data in standard formats • Customizable sensitivity settings • Professional-grade calibration • Clean, intuitive interface designed for both beginners and experts The app provides accurate readings using your device's built-in magnetometer, displaying measurements in both microtesla (µT) and Gauss units. The intuitive interface makes it easy to monitor electromagnetic fields in your environment. Pay once, own forever. No hidden costs, no subscriptions, no advertisements. Full functionality included with your purchase. Note: Accuracy depends on your device's sensor capabilities. This app is designed for educational and monitoring purposes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Magnetometer at 5.0 against µMagnetometer's 4.4. Magnetometer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). µMagnetometer's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
µMagnetometer costs $1.99 and Magnetometer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magnetometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: µMagnetometer has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
µMagnetometer ships an update every 4 months, Magnetometer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | µMagnetometer | Magnetometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (66 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Hrebeniuk | SootheTrail Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
µMagnetometer
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In-app purchases
µMagnetometer
No in-app purchases
Magnetometer
No in-app purchases
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