µMagnetometer vs Skipper
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!
Skipper
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Your boat's service history, finally in one place. Skipper helps recreational boat owners track engine hours, log every oil change and impeller, and stay ahead of maintenance — then export a surveyor-grade PDF that proves the boat was cared for. • Track engine hours for every engine — twins, triples, even the generator • Smart reminders before service is due, by hours or by calendar • Log every service with photos, costs, parts, and who did the work • A photo-first timeline of your boat's whole story • Store manuals, surveys, insurance, and registration in one place • Export a beautiful PDF service history — worth 10–20% at resale Your data stays on your device. No account required. Skipper Pro unlocks unlimited boats, engines, records, and PDF exports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Skipper at Free against µMagnetometer's $1.99. µMagnetometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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
Skipper is free to download; µMagnetometer costs $1.99 up front. Skipper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. µMagnetometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
µMagnetometer ships an update every 4 months, Skipper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | µMagnetometer | Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Hrebeniuk | Parra LLC |
In-app purchases
µMagnetometer
No in-app purchases
Skipper
- Skipper Pro$2.991 Month
- Skipper Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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