Comparison

Chronometer and Countdown vs Metal Detector & Magnetometer

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

Head to head
About

Chronometer and Countdown

This utility app transforms your device into a precise stopwatch and countdown timer. It's ideal for timing sporting events, athletic training, or any situation requiring accurate time measurement. The app allows simultaneous operation of both stopwatch and countdown functions.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous stopwatch and countdown
  • Chronometer functionality
  • Interruption and resumption of stopwatch
  • Lap timing for sequential events
  • Manually adjustable countdown via numeric keypad
Features
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“Chronometer and Countdown” turns your iPhone / iTouch into a stopwatch and/or countdown timer. Useful in sporting competitions or during athletic training to measure athletic performance, in motor racing and wherever it is necessary to use a stopwatch and/or countdown. Features: - The stopwatch and the countdown can be executed together - Chronometer - Interruption and resumption of the stopwatch counting - "Lap" for measuring the arrival of two subsequent events - Countdown time adjustable manually (using the numeric keypad of the device)

About

Metal Detector & Magnetometer

Transform your iPhone into a professional metal detector. This app uses your device's magnetometer to detect ferrous metals with precision, ideal for finding lost objects or inspecting materials. It offers an intuitive interface with customizable sounds and themes.

Highlights
  • Uses iPhone magnetometer for detection
  • Detects ferrous metals
  • Intuitive professional interface
  • Customizable sounds and themes
  • Integrated flashlight
  • Instant use, no calibration
Features
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METAL DETECTOR PRO - 7 Modes, 1 iPhone Turn your iPhone into a professional-grade metal detector and magnetic field analyzer. MetalDetector Pro harnesses your device's built-in magnetometer to detect metal ferrous e magnet , measure electromagnetic fields, and visualize magnetic data in stunning real time — no extra hardware, no subscriptions, no limitations. ••• 7 POWERFUL MODES - SEARCH The classic metal detection experience, reimagined for modern iPhones. The app continuously reads the ambient magnetic field in microtesla (µT) and alerts you with audio beeps and haptic pulses as intensity changes. A 20-bar VU meter and three LED indicators give you instant, at-a-glance feedback. Perfect for locating hidden nails, coins, keys, electrical wiring, pipes and any ferromagnetic object beneath walls, floors or soil. • THRESHOLD Set a custom detection threshold and let the app work hands-free. Alerts fire only when the field exceeds your chosen sensitivity level — ideal when you need to focus on the surface you're scanning without watching the screen. • EMF Electromagnetic field meter mode. Identify live electrical wiring hidden inside walls, locate appliances radiating strong fields, and monitor your environment with a dedicated EMF intensity readout. A useful companion for electricians, home inspectors and the curious. • COMPASS A precision magnetic compass driven entirely by the magnetometer sensor — no GPS required. Clean neomorphic design with a smooth, real-time compass rose. Reliable heading data anywhere, even underground or indoors. • SPHERE The most visually striking mode in the app. Every sensor reading is plotted as a colored dot on a rotating 3D globe. Watch your scan history build into a living magnetic map — green for low-intensity fields, climbing through yellow and orange to alarm red as intensity rises. A mesmerizing way to understand the invisible forces around you. • DEPTH Estimate how deep a metallic source is hidden using real-time field gradient analysis. Point your iPhone at a wall, floor or patch of ground, press CALIBRATE, and receive a live distance readout in centimeters. Great for locating buried pipes, conduits and structural reinforcement. • 3D FIELD An immersive real-time particle simulation driven by the live magnetic field vector. Hundreds of animated particles drift, swirl and accelerate in response to the X, Y and Z field components. The stronger the field, the faster and more dramatic the particle storm becomes. ••• PREMIUM FEATURES ••• • Live µT readout with individual X, Y, Z axis values on a retro LCD display • 20-bar VU meter with green, yellow and red intensity zones • 3 LED indicators with progressive glow effect • Scrolling magnitude graph — last 150 samples always visible • Precision sensitivity slider with real-time signal filtering • Audible beep alerts with adjustable sensitivity • Haptic vibration feedback, independently togglable • Flashlight/torch for dark and confined environments • Auto-lock disable — screen stays on during extended scans • Neomorphic UI in both Light and Dark theme • Authentic retro LCD display with green phosphor aesthetics • Full localization: English and Italian ••• WORKS ON EVERY IPHONE No LiDAR. No external sensors. MetalDetector Pro runs on any iPhone with iOS 15 or later, using only the standard magnetometer chip built into every device. No camera permissions. No location tracking. Your data never leaves your device. ••• WHAT CAN YOU FIND? Buried metal ferrous e magnet-Nails and screws hidden in walls-Underground pipes and conduits-Live electrical cables · Lost keys and metal objects · Metal studs behind drywall · Old relics and artifacts Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a treasure hunter, an electrician or simply curious about the invisible magnetic world around you — MetalDetector Pro delivers the most powerful, beautiful and complete magnetometer toolkit on the App Store. Download now and start exploring the world beneath the surface.

Screenshots

Chronometer and Countdown2 screens
Metal Detector & Magnetometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metal Detector & Magnetometer at every 5 months against Chronometer and Countdown's every 56 months. Chronometer and Countdown's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Chronometer and Countdown costs $0.99 and Metal Detector & Magnetometer $1.99 up front. 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 — 1.0 for Chronometer and Countdown against 1.0 for Metal Detector & Magnetometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronometer and Countdown ships an update every 56 months, Metal Detector & Magnetometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chronometer and Countdown versus Metal Detector & Magnetometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronometer and CountdownMetal Detector & Magnetometer
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniAndy Soft

Customer experience

Chronometer and Countdown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Metal Detector & Magnetometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.4%

In-app purchases

None

Chronometer and Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Metal Detector & Magnetometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chronometer and Countdown free?
Chronometer and Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metal Detector & Magnetometer free?
Metal Detector & Magnetometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chronometer and Countdown or Metal Detector & Magnetometer?
Chronometer and Countdown and Metal Detector & Magnetometer are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chronometer and Countdown or Metal Detector & Magnetometer have ads?
Neither Chronometer and Countdown nor Metal Detector & Magnetometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chronometer and Countdown or Metal Detector & Magnetometer?
Chronometer and Countdown ships an update every 56 months, and Metal Detector & Magnetometer every 5 months. Most recently, Chronometer and Countdown was updated on October 16, 2026 and Metal Detector & Magnetometer on October 19, 2026.

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