# Device Locator vs Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device Locator at 72% against Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's 0%. Device Locator also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner is free to download; Device Locator costs $3.99 up front. Device Locator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Device Locator holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Locator has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Device Locator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Locator | Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer-and-wifi-scanner/id6745372939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [eParty llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360526986) | [Spy Phone Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/917089297) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093)

Instantly see where your family members are with real-time location updates and notifications. Track kids, elderly, and even your own devices. View location history and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart from designated places.

**Highlights:** Real-time family location tracking, Location history logging, Arrival/departure notifications, Device locator for lost phones, Unlimited device tracking, Apple Watch and iPad support, Remote alarm and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VOIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Location History for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔒 Able to lock app remotely
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Integrates with Google Latitude
- 👍 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain in emergency mode
- 🐛 Inconsistent update frequency
- 🐛 Inability to disable app deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 4.1

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Connectivity issues with server
- App lock can be bypassed by deletion

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password remotely
- Option to erase data remotely
- Display device usage statistics
- Audible alarm even in silent mode
- Local configuration changes


### Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetometer-and-wifi-scanner/id6745372939)

Analyze your surroundings with your iPhone's sensors. Detect magnetic field changes and scan your Wi-Fi network to see connected devices. All processing is done locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Live magnetometer readings, Magnetic field anomaly detection, Wi-Fi network scanning, View connected IP addresses, Save scan history, On-device processing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Camera Detection Helper | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device Locator free?

Device Locator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner free?

Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Device Locator or Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner?

Device Locator is rated higher. Device Locator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Device Locator or Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner have ads?

Neither Device Locator nor Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner shows ads.

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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.*