# Magnetometer vs Metal Detector°

The clearest difference is price: Metal Detector° at Free against Magnetometer's $0.99. Metal Detector° also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 13). Magnetometer's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Metal Detector° is free to download; Magnetometer costs $0.99 up front. Metal Detector° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Magnetometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Magnetometer against 4.4 for Metal Detector°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metal Detector° has 252 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Magnetometer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Metal Detector°'s.

Magnetometer ships an update every 34 months, Metal Detector° every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnetometer | Metal Detector° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer/id1662997574/reviews) | [4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-detector/id6450298843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Gavriluta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584690995) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnetometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer/id1662997574)

This application uses your iPhone's compass to detect electromagnetic interference, helping you find metal objects or magnets. It's designed for fun and experimental purposes, not as a professional tool. Discover hidden metal items or simply explore the magnetic fields around you.

**Highlights:** Detects metal and magnets, Uses iPhone's compass, Measures EMF interference, Fun and experimental use, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metal Detector°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-detector/id6450298843)

This application uses your phone's magnetic sensors to detect metallic objects hidden underground or behind walls. It features a simple interface, vibrational alerts, and a calibration function for accurate readings. Explore your surroundings and uncover hidden treasures.

**Highlights:** Detects metallic objects, Vibrational alerts, Magnetic metal detection, Simple, intuitive interface, Device calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnetometer free?

Magnetometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Metal Detector° free?

Metal Detector° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magnetometer or Metal Detector°?

Magnetometer and Metal Detector° are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 252 ratings respectively.

### Do Magnetometer or Metal Detector° have ads?

Metal Detector° shows ads; Magnetometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magnetometer or Metal Detector°?

Magnetometer ships an update every 34 months, and Metal Detector° every 6 months. Most recently, Magnetometer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Metal Detector° on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*