EMF Radiation Detector Reader vs Spectrum SDR (RTL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) around you using your phone's sensors. Identify high-radiation zones in your home and workplace to better organize your environment and potentially improve well-being. Measure EMF emitted by various electronic devices and appliances.
- Detect EMF radiation
- Measure EMF levels
- Identify risk zones
- Organize living space
- Measure appliance emissions
- No expensive equipment needed
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> Detect Invisible Fields: Find the ElectroMagnetic Fields around you in seconds > Pro-Grade Precision: High-accuracy Magnetic Field Analyzer & Gauss Meter with Advanced Signal Stabilization. > Record, Analyze & Export: track trends with interactive data charts and save detailed logs for professional analysis. Check out the areas where you work (desk, meeting rooms), where you sleep (bed), where you relax (couch, living room) and find the levels of EMF you are exposed to. Also use the app to measure the fields emitted by your appliances (computer, fridge, speaker, phone...). PROFESSIONAL MAGNETIC FIELD ANALYZER & GAUSS METER: Discover the invisible magnetic world around you. Using your device’s internal magnetometer, the app provides a comprehensive look at the electromagnetic fields (ELF) generated by electronic devices, wiring, and ferromagnetic materials. NEW PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: - 3-Axis Vector Analysis: Real-time $x, y,$ and $z$ coordinate tracking for precise field directionality. - Interactive History Graphs: Visualize time evolution with high-resolution charts that track spikes and trends. - Clean Signal Mode (LPF): Toggle an advanced Low-Pass Filter to stabilize readings and remove sensor jitter for professional-grade clarity - Save & Export Logs: Record your sessions and export data for further analysis in external software. VERSATILE USE CASES: Electronics Inspection: Measure the magnetic footprint of computers, speakers, and home appliances. Metal Detection: Locate ferromagnetic objects like iron pipes or steel studs behind walls. Interference Calibration: Find the "quietest" zones for sensitive electronic equipment or audio setups. USER EXPECTATIONS & DISCLOSURE: This app is designed as a sophisticated utility for detecting Magnetic Fields (ELF). What it detects: Magnetic flux from magnets, ferrous metals, and the low-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by electronic components, power supplies, and speakers. What it does NOT detect: This app is not a radio frequency (RF) scanner. It cannot detect Wi-Fi signals, Bluetooth, 5G cellular radiation, or microwave leakage. DISCLAIMER: - This app is intended for educational and utility purposes. It is not a substitute for certified industrial or scientific equipment. It does not provide medical advice or guarantee "safe zones" in a clinical sense. This app does not guarantee exact measures as other fields can interfere with the compass inside your phone, which is used to detect the fields. SUBSCRIPTIONS: - Length: weekly, yearly - Your payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can be done via the Settings app of your device. For more detail, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 . - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can also be done directly from the app: Go to ‘Settings’ screen inside our app, tap on ‘Manage Subscriptions’ and the app will directly open the list of your Subscriptions with the AppStore. You can select a subscription and check available plans or cancel subscription. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/
Spectrum SDR (RTL
Explore radio signals with your RTL-SDR dongle. Listen to AM/FM/SSB/CW, view FFT and waterfall displays, and customize your experience. Requires a remote rtl_tcp instance over WiFi.
- Full frequency range support
- AM, FM, SSB, CW reception
- FFT and Waterfall displays
- Adjustable sample rates
- Bias tee and gain controls
- Squelch functionality
- Customizable display options
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This application is about having a bit of fun with those amazing little RTL-SDR dongles, whilst listening to AM/FM/SSB/CW radio signals. It's nice and easy to use so why not give it a try? - Covers the full frequency range of your RTL-SDR dongle. - AM and FM, wide and narrow, SSB, CW. - FFT and Waterfall displays. - Sample rates 240000 Hz to 2160000 Hz. - Bias tee control. - 75 presets over 5 pages. - Gain controls. - Squelch. - Flexible display options, hide things you don't need to see. - Built-in help. The application needs to be connected to an instance of rtl_tcp running on a remote computer, most likely over WiFi. You will need a good network connection for this to work reliably when using the higher sample rates. It can be installed on an iPhone, iPad or Apple Silicon Mac. We hope you enjoy using this application.
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Verdict
EMF Radiation Detector Reader and Spectrum SDR (RTL both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Spectrum SDR (RTL's written reviews are positive against 54% of EMF Radiation Detector Reader's. Spectrum SDR (RTL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). EMF Radiation Detector Reader's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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. EMF Radiation Detector Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Spectrum SDR (RTL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EMF Radiation Detector Reader against 4.5 for Spectrum SDR (RTL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMF Radiation Detector Reader has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of EMF Radiation Detector Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spectrum SDR (RTL's.
EMF Radiation Detector Reader ships an update every 6 months, Spectrum SDR (RTL every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMF Radiation Detector Reader | Spectrum SDR (RTL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rounding Squares BV | James Mainwaring |
Customer experience
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
Spectrum SDR (RTL
Bugs and requests
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Readings inconsistent or inaccurate
- Doesn't work as expected, only detects magnets
Requested features
3 requests- Add sound or vibration alerts for high EMF
- Provide more information on EMF levels and safety
- Improve layout to avoid ads covering readings
Spectrum SDR (RTL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
- EMF Radiation Detector Premium Week3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- EMF Radiation Detector Premium Year$9.991 Year
Spectrum SDR (RTL
- Full Version$2.99
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