Comparison

Magnetometer vs Fettle

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

Head to head
About

Magnetometer

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
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Magnetometer is a fun app for finding metal or magnets by detecting EMF interference with your iPhone's compass heading. Find your keys, or just have fun discovering what could be made of metal. Magnetometer is not meant to replace an actual, professional-grade metal detector. Magnetometer presents simple information to the user about the interference experiences. For more scientific data, please turn to other great apps on the App Store. Magnetometer is made for fun and for experimental purposes and is not designed for scientific use. Also, don't drop your iPhone in sand hoping to find treasure; it's risky.

About

Fettle

Features
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Know what you own, where it lives, which batteries fit and what you need for the next job. Fettle is a private, cross-brand inventory for people who take their kit seriously. Photograph a power tool or hand tool and Fettle identifies the brand and model, then records its photos, serial number, purchase details and storage location. Your whole workshop, searchable in seconds. ADD A WHOLE KIT WITHOUT THE ADMIN Scan one item, a bench full of gear, or the box or manual from a multi-piece set. Fettle sorts the items for you. Receipt scanning can add the purchase date and price too. BUY FEWER BATTERIES See which batteries fit which equipment across Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, Bosch and more. Understand every platform you own before buying another battery or charger. BE READY IF SOMETHING GOES MISSING Build a photo-backed record as you go, complete with serial numbers and purchase details. Fettle Pro can export a Proof Pack for insurance claims, so the evidence is ready before you need it. GET LENT GEAR BACK Log who borrowed an item and send a friendly WhatsApp reminder. The lending ledger remembers the awkward details for you. START THE JOB WITH THE RIGHT KIT Choose a guided job, from mounting a TV to changing oil, and compare its kit list with your inventory. See what you already own, what is missing and how to use it safely. KEEP THE WORKSHOP IN ORDER - Find gear by brand, category or storage location - Track blades, brushes, filters and servicing - Run an audit when it is time for a shed stocktake - Ask your toolbox questions in plain language - Read your inventory offline - No ads or ad tracking FREE TO START Free includes 5 inventory items, 5 AI identifications, the full cross-brand battery matrix, every guided job and tool guide, and 3 Ask-your-toolbox questions each month. Fettle Pro adds unlimited inventory items and photos, 100 AI identifications a month, job-kit matching, the lending tracker, Proof Pack export and 100 Ask-your-toolbox questions a month. Some product suggestions use affiliate links. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Privacy policy: https://fettle.tools/privacy Terms of service: https://fettle.tools/terms

Screenshots

Magnetometer4 screens
Fettle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fettle at Free against Magnetometer's $0.99. Fettle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months). Magnetometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fettle is free to download; Magnetometer costs $0.99 up front. Fettle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Magnetometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnetometer ships an update every 34 months, Fettle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magnetometer versus Fettle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetometerFettle
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan GavrilutaStewart Burton

In-app purchases

None

Magnetometer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fettle

Subscriptions1
  • Fettle Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Magnetometer free?
Magnetometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fettle free?
Fettle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnetometer or Fettle have ads?
Neither Magnetometer nor Fettle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnetometer or Fettle?
Magnetometer ships an update every 34 months, and Fettle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magnetometer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Fettle on October 10, 2026.

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