# CX Goggles vs Metal Logger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CX Goggles at none against Metal Logger's 2. CX Goggles also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metal Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month. CX Goggles asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CX Goggles against 5.0 for Metal Logger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CX Goggles has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CX Goggles ships an update every 6 days, Metal Logger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CX Goggles | Metal Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cx-goggles/id1489215427/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-logger/id6462515406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Croxel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192813902) | [Paul Vladut Preda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670949719) |

## What reviewers say

### CX Goggles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cx-goggles/id1489215427)

This utility app connects to CX Goggles via Bluetooth to send control commands through LED flashes. It features an on-screen controller for interacting with robotics projects that have an integrated light sensor.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, On-screen controller, LED flash command transmission, Light sensor integration, Robotics project control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metal Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-logger/id6462515406)

This app enhances metal detecting by tracking sessions, logging finds with images, and providing offline maps. It offers statistics, an interactive map of finds, and equipment management. Users can customize settings and suggest new features.

**Highlights:** GPS session tracking, Log finds with images, Offline maps, Session statistics and charts, Interactive map of finds, Find database with filters, Equipment management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.79 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CX Goggles free?

CX Goggles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Metal Logger free?

Metal Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CX Goggles or Metal Logger?

CX Goggles and Metal Logger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CX Goggles or Metal Logger have ads?

Neither CX Goggles nor Metal Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CX Goggles or Metal Logger?

CX Goggles ships an update every 6 days, and Metal Logger every 4 months. Most recently, CX Goggles was updated on October 24, 2026 and Metal Logger on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*