Comparison

Tesla Field Meter vs Gauss Meter

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

Head to head
About

Tesla Field Meter

This application measures magnetic field strength, responding to both static and alternating fields. It helps users make a qualitative assessment of magnetic field exposure from various sources.

Highlights
  • Measures magnetic field magnitude
  • Responds to static magnetic fields
  • Responds to alternating magnetic fields
  • Qualitative strength assessment
  • Identifies field sources
Features
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Tesla Field Meter measures the magnitude of the magnetic field using your iPhone or iPad's built-in magnetometer. It responds to both static (DC) magnetic fields and the alternating magnetic field radiated by AC electrical sources such as microwave ovens, power lines, and household electronics. The research on the adverse biological effects of magnetic field exposure, whether static or alternating, is inconclusive — so it's best to practice prudent avoidance. Low level magnetic fields are naturally generated by the Earth. Higher level fields are generated by sources such as microwave ovens and the clock radio next to your bedside. Use the Tesla Field Meter to make a qualitative assessment of the strength of magnetic field exposure in your environment. Features: • Analog meter display with digital readout • AC and DC measurement modes • 100µT and 1mT range switching • High-pass, low-pass, and moving average digital filters • Real-time magnetic field plot with interactive gestures: - Pinch to zoom the magnetic field scale in or out - Drag horizontally to scroll through recorded history - Drag vertically to shift the baseline for signals with a large DC offset - Double-tap to snap back to live view and restore defaults - Long press to clear and restart recording

About

Gauss Meter

Measure magnetic field strength and detect metals using your device's sensors. Visualize data in real-time, customize alerts, and map measurement points. Export data and attach media for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Magnetic field measurement
  • Real-time data plotting
  • Multiple unit support
  • Customizable alerts
  • Map measurement points
  • Data export to CSV
  • Attach photos, videos, voice records
Features
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This app is primarily used to measure magnetic field strength all around. It could also be used as a metal detector. This app contains the following features: 1) The magnetic field measured by this app is the total magnetic field in the device's vicinity without device bias (Earth's magnetic field plus surrounding fields, without device bias). 2) Plot the measured data in real time. 3) Multiple units supported: nT, µT, mT, mG and G. 4) Measurement duration and measurement frequency are customizable. 5) Users could set alert value to some level (Ex. 120 µT). When the measured magnetic field exceeds the alert value, it will alert users. 6) The location information of the measurement points could also be obtained, and all the measurement points could be shown in map. 7) All measured data could be exported as a csv format file for post process. 8) In addition, users could also add photos, videos and voice records to the measured data, and the photos, videos and voice records could be downloaded through iTunes.

Screenshots

Tesla Field Meter4 screens
Gauss Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gauss Meter at 75% against Tesla Field Meter's 44%. Gauss Meter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and rating (3.0 vs 2.8). Tesla Field Meter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tesla Field Meter costs $0.99 and Gauss Meter $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gauss Meter holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Tesla Field Meter's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gauss Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tesla Field Meter ships an update every 11 months, Gauss Meter every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tesla Field Meter versus Gauss Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesla Field MeterGauss Meter
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating2.8 (9 ratings)3.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJMS Solutions, LLCHUNG HSUN LIN

Customer experience

Tesla Field Meter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

Gauss Meter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tesla Field Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Gauss Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tesla Field Meter free?
Tesla Field Meter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gauss Meter free?
Gauss Meter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tesla Field Meter or Gauss Meter?
Gauss Meter is rated higher. Tesla Field Meter averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Gauss Meter averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Tesla Field Meter or Gauss Meter have ads?
Neither Tesla Field Meter nor Gauss Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesla Field Meter or Gauss Meter?
Tesla Field Meter ships an update every 11 months, and Gauss Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Tesla Field Meter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gauss Meter on November 1, 2026.

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