Comparison

GhostVibe Lite vs Metal Detector Pro+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GhostVibe Lite

This utility app detects vibrations and movement using your device's sensors. It offers four distinct visualizations and adjustable sensitivity for monitoring seismic activity or other disturbances. The app operates offline and requires no internet connection.

Highlights
  • Vibration and movement detection
  • Four visualisations (seismograph, bulls-eye, vortex, meter)
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Offline functionality
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Seismograph / Seismometer vibration detection. Detect vibration and movement using the sensors built into your smart phone or tablet. Features include: + 4 different visualisations, including seismograph/seismometer, bulls-eye, vortex and meter. + Adjustable sensitivity. + No adverts or in-app-purchases. No internet connection needed. No unnecessary permissions required. INSTRUCTIONS Place your device on a flat, solid surface. Any vibration or movement will be detected so it is useful to detect earthquakes, seismic activity, etc. Your device must have accelerometers to work with GhostVibe Lite - which most mobile Apple devices have. Live data is visible on the screen and is updated roughly 30 times a second. Tap the screen to pause the app and access the settings. You can choose one of 4 visualisations for the live vibration data. LITE VERSION This lite version of GhostVibe does NOT contain logging. The full version is available from the store and includes: + Saves daily logs which you can view later. + Export daily logs in CSV format to other apps, e.g. your favourite spreadsheet application. SENSITIVITY You can adjust the sensitivity of the displayed data by tapping the cog icon. Dragging the bar left will make it less sensitive, dragging the bar right will make it more sensitive. Some devices have more sensitive sensors than others. PERMISSIONS This app does not show adverts. It does no contain any in-app-purchases. It does not require an internet connection. The only permission it needs is for storing your settings.

About

Metal Detector Pro+

Detect hidden metallic objects and monitor electromagnetic fields using your device's magnetometer. Ideal for construction, treasure hunting, and health safety by identifying EMF radiation from appliances. Receive alerts for high magnetic fields.

Highlights
  • Detect metallic objects in walls and wood
  • Monitor EMF radiation from appliances
  • Receive audible and vibration alerts
  • View magnetic field measurements
  • Track detection history
  • Suitable for treasure hunting
Features
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Discover the unseen with EMF & Metal Detector Pro, the ultimate tool for detecting hidden metallic objects and monitoring electromagnetic fields (EMF) with your iPhone's built-in magnetometer. Whether you're a professional contractor, a home renovation enthusiast, or an adventurous treasure hunter, this app turns your device into a powerful metal detection and EMF monitoring tool. Key Features: Metal Detection Made Easy: Quickly locate black metal objects hidden in wood, drywall, OSB, plywood, plaster, and more. Ideal for finding studs, screws, and nails, ensuring safety and precision in construction and DIY projects. Treasure Hunting & Ghost Hunting: Unearth buried metallic treasures or embark on a ghost-hunting adventure. Detect magnetized metals hidden underground or behind walls and uncover the mysteries that await. EMF Radiation Detection: Safeguard your health by detecting EMF radiation emitted by household appliances such as plugs, mobile phones, routers, baby monitors, doorbells, intercoms, alarm clocks, electronic devices, wires, and antennas. Stay informed and proactive about the electromagnetic fields in your surroundings. Health Safety Alerts: Receive immediate warnings with an audible beep when high magnetic fields are detected. Take control of your environment and protect yourself and your loved ones from potential health hazards associated with EMF radiation. Health is our most valuable asset. Vibration Notifications & Detailed Readings: The app alerts you with a vibration when ferrous objects are detected. It also provides absolute magnetic field measurements in microteslas (μT), dynamic variations, and a history log for tackling more complex detection tasks. Tips & Tricks: Optimize Your Detection: For best results, remove any cases with metallic or magnetic components before using the app to avoid interference with sensor accuracy. Transform your iPhone into a sophisticated metal and EMF detection device with EMF & Metal Detector Pro. Take charge of your surroundings, ensure structural integrity, and maintain health safety with this indispensable tool. About Subscription: Subscription Services: Weekly subscription, Monthly subscription, Annual subscription. Subscription Price: Weekly subscription is $2.99/week, Monthly subscription is $4.99/month, Lifetime is $8.99. Payment: Payment will be deducted from user's iTunes account, upon confirmation of purchase by user. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before expiration, after successful charge, the subscription period will be extended by 1 cycle. Cancellation: To cancel subscription, please operate at least 24 hours before the end of current cycle. Go to [Settings] > [iTunes Store and App Store] > [Apple ID] > [Subscriptions], and cancel subscription. Privacy Policy: https://emf-detector.netlify.app/emf/privacy Terms of Service: https://emf-detector.netlify.app/emf/terms

Screenshots

GhostVibe Lite4 screens
Metal Detector Pro+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metal Detector Pro+ at 4.6 against GhostVibe Lite's 3.5. Metal Detector Pro+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). GhostVibe Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metal Detector Pro+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. GhostVibe Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metal Detector Pro+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GhostVibe Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Metal Detector Pro+'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GhostVibe Lite versus Metal Detector Pro+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostVibe LiteMetal Detector Pro+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)4.6 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2439 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil KingHyperMind Ltd.

Customer experience

GhostVibe Lite

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Metal Detector Pro+

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GhostVibe Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Metal Detector Pro+

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$8.99

Questions

Is GhostVibe Lite free?
GhostVibe Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metal Detector Pro+ free?
Metal Detector Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GhostVibe Lite or Metal Detector Pro+?
Metal Detector Pro+ is rated higher. GhostVibe Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Metal Detector Pro+ averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do GhostVibe Lite or Metal Detector Pro+ have ads?
Neither GhostVibe Lite nor Metal Detector Pro+ shows ads.

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