SphinxMD vs Ground Score Metal Detecting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SphinxMD
Configure your SPHINX metal detector with ease. Adjust sensitivity, audio settings, and track battery life. Utilize features like the anti-loss alarm and flashlight directly from your smartphone.
- Adjust sensitivity levels
- Configure audio and vibration alerts
- Manage SPHINX Magnetic™ function
- Set anti-loss alarm operating time
- Control flashlight
- Select sound schemes and frequency
- Check battery charge
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The SphinxMD application opens up completely new possibilities for configuring the SPHINX™ metal detector. Check the battery charge, configure numerous functions, including: sensitivity, selectivity (discrimination) and audio settings. Setting the operating time of the SPHINX Magnetic™ function, as well as the function that prevents the loss of the metal detector - all this is available from a smartphone. Setup has never been so easy and fast! Discover the DEMO MODE in the SphinxMD app. Get to know the variety of metal detector functions and settings options. Learn more about the manufacturer of SPHINX. Use the SphinxMD app to customize the metal detector for your tasks. SET UP THE METAL DETECTOR AS CONVENIENT FOR YOU IN SECONDS - Quickly change the sensitivity levels. - Turn on or off the sound indication. - Regardless of the sound indication, turn on or off the vibration alarm. - Turn off the selectivity indicator light on the back cover if necessary. - Selectivity, which is responsible for the separation of metals, can be disabled. - Turn on the flashlight when you need it. - Disable the SPHINX Magnetic™ function if you need to save more energy. - Choose sound schemes, as well as smoothly select the frequency of comfortable sound. - Set the operating time of the alarm function in case of loss, as well as the shutdown time in the case when working with SPHINX Magnetic. - Adjust the custom fourth level of sensitivity to your search conditions. The application is compatible with the SPHINX 03 metal detector. ZAO SPHINX © 1992-2024
Ground Score Metal Detecting
Organize your metal detecting adventures, log your discoveries, and connect with a global community of enthusiasts. Track hunts, map finds, and share your treasures.
- Hunt tracking with settings and time
- GPS mapping of finds
- Finds gallery for discoveries
- Community feed for sharing and tips
- Recovery helper directory
- Dashboard with hunt statistics
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Unearth More with Ground Score – The #1 Metal Detecting App Ground Score is a metal detecting app built to help you stay organized and connected. Track your hunts, log finds, save photos, and connect with detectorists around the world — all in one place. Whether you’re relic hunting, beach detecting, coin shooting, or searching for lost rings, Ground Score helps you stay organized, research smarter, and get more out of every hunt. Key Features Hunt Tracking Log hunt dates, locations, detector settings, and total hunt time. GPS Mapping Pin finds, revisit productive spots, and build your personal treasure map. Finds Gallery Upload and organize photos of coins, relics, jewelry, and other discoveries. Community Feed Share finds, ask questions, exchange tips, and connect with detectorists worldwide. Recovery Helper Directory Help others recover lost items or search our free directory to find a ring finder near you. Dashboard & Insights View hunt stats, track total finds and time detecting, and spot trends to improve future hunts. Perfect For • Relic hunters, coin shooters, and beach detectorists • Gold prospectors and ring finders • Beginners and seasoned detectorists alike. Ground Score replaces messy notebooks and buckets of finds with a modern, easy-to-use metal detecting app — built by detectorists, for detectorists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SphinxMD at none against Ground Score Metal Detecting's 1. Ground Score Metal Detecting's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Ground Score Metal Detecting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SphinxMD asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SphinxMD against 5.0 for Ground Score Metal Detecting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ground Score Metal Detecting has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SphinxMD ships an update every 9 months, Ground Score Metal Detecting every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SphinxMD | Ground Score Metal Detecting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SPHINX | Ground Score LLC |
Customer experience
SphinxMD
Ground Score Metal Detecting
In-app purchases
SphinxMD
No in-app purchases
Ground Score Metal Detecting
- Ground Score Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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