Comparison

SphinxMD vs Spark Air

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

Spark Air

Create, publish, and share audio productions. Connect with other creators through messaging and live audio sessions. Personalize your profile and engage with the community.

Highlights
  • Audio creation tools
  • Messaging between creators
  • Creator profiles and following
  • Live audio sessions
  • Profile personalization
  • Virtual gifts
  • Community moderation
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Welcome to Spark Air, a creator community for audio productions and live creator sessions. Spark Air lets users create, publish and share audio work, follow other creators, and join live sessions focused on audio performances and creator conversation. Key Features: • Audio Creation Start from a theme, keywords or a draft. The app helps you turn it into an audio production with a title, script, cover artwork and background music. • Messaging Message other creators to talk about ideas, releases and upcoming sessions. • Follow Creators & Showcase Your Work Build a creator profile, publish audio productions, follow creators and see newly released work. • Live Creator Sessions Host a solo or collaborative live session, or browse sessions already in progress. Sessions are live audio rooms where creators perform, talk and share work with listeners. • SVIP Membership SVIP is an optional membership that adds a distinctive presence to your creator identity. As an SVIP member, your profile stands out with enhanced display features in live sessions and across the community. • Dress-Up Center Personalize your creator profile with decorative styles that reflect how you want to appear as a creator. • Virtual Gifts in Live Sessions During live sessions where gifting is enabled, users may send virtual gifts as an optional way to show appreciation. Virtual gifts are digital items used within Spark Air. • Community Safety & Moderation Reporting, blocking, content filtering and age-appropriate access controls help keep the community focused on creation. User-generated content and interactions are subject to moderation and community guidelines. In-App Purchases Optional in-app purchases and subscriptions are available for digital items and membership benefits, including virtual gifts used during live sessions and the SVIP membership program. Create, publish and connect with fellow audio creators on Spark Air.

Screenshots

SphinxMD1 screens
Spark Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SphinxMD at 5.0 against Spark Air's 3.7. SphinxMD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Spark Air's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, 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. Spark Air sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SphinxMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SphinxMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SphinxMD ships an update every 9 months, Spark Air weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SphinxMD versus Spark Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphinxMDSpark Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB154 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSPHINX美活 劳

Customer experience

SphinxMD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spark Air

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SphinxMD

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Spark Air

One-time5
  • 990 Coins$0.99
  • 6,000 Coins$5.99
  • 11,025 Coins$10.99
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  • 20,070 Coins$19.99
  • 60,300 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is SphinxMD free?
SphinxMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Air free?
Spark Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SphinxMD or Spark Air?
SphinxMD is rated higher. SphinxMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spark Air averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SphinxMD or Spark Air have ads?
Neither SphinxMD nor Spark Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SphinxMD or Spark Air?
SphinxMD ships an update every 9 months, and Spark Air weekly. Most recently, SphinxMD was updated on September 30, 2026 and Spark Air on September 30, 2026.

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