Comparison

SphinxMD vs TapOFF

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

TapOFF

Features
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TapOFF — a screen time management app with gamification elements. How it works: • Install the app and link it to your Telegram account • The app tracks how much time you spend on your phone • Less screen time means more rewards • Track your stats and compete with friends Features: • Automatic screen time monitoring • Sync with Telegram Mini App • Gamified reward system • Simple and intuitive interface The app uses Screen Time API to monitor device usage. All data is securely protected.

Screenshots

SphinxMD1 screens
TapOFF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TapOFF at weekly against SphinxMD's every 9 months. SphinxMD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SphinxMD against 5.0 for TapOFF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SphinxMD ships an update every 9 months, TapOFF weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SphinxMD versus TapOFF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphinxMDTapOFF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPHINXAmir Gallyamov

In-app purchases

None

SphinxMD

No in-app purchases

None

TapOFF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SphinxMD free?
SphinxMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapOFF free?
TapOFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SphinxMD or TapOFF?
SphinxMD and TapOFF are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SphinxMD or TapOFF have ads?
Neither SphinxMD nor TapOFF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SphinxMD or TapOFF?
SphinxMD ships an update every 9 months, and TapOFF weekly. Most recently, SphinxMD was updated on October 24, 2026 and TapOFF on October 24, 2026.

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