Metal Detector and Spy Camera vs Magnetometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metal Detector and Spy Camera
This app acts as a versatile detection toolkit, helping you find hidden metal objects, magnetic fields, and potential spy cameras. It also includes tools to check your WiFi network for unknown devices and scan your email for data breaches, enhancing your safety and aiding home improvement projects.
- Metal detector
- Magnetic field detector
- WiFi device scanner
- Hidden camera finder
- Email breach checker
- Stud finder
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Unlock the power of a handy detection toolkit with Metal and Spy Camera Detector, an all-in-one mobile app designed to enhance your safety and assist in everyday tasks. This versatile tool is your go-to companion for privacy concerns, home improvements, and much more. Our app equips you with a comprehensive suite of powerful tools to find metals, magnetic fields, hidden cameras, and other critical elements in your surroundings. Key Features: Metal Detector: Easily locate hidden metal objects. Ideal for finding screws, nails, and other metallic items in walls or beneath surfaces, making it perfect for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. Magnetic Detector: Tap into magnetic field detection to identify unusual magnetic activity that could indicate the presence of spy devices or other hidden objects. WiFi Device Detector: Secure your personal WiFi network by identifying unknown devices connected to your network. Ensure that only trusted devices have access and maintain your privacy. Hidden Camera Detector: Traveling or worried about your privacy? Use your device’s camera to scan for hidden cameras in dressing rooms, hotels, or bathrooms. Stay one step ahead and protect your privacy wherever you go. Mail Checker: Keep your digital identity secure with our Mail Checker tool. Check if your email address has been compromised in a data breach, and take immediate steps to secure your accounts. Stud Finder: Effortlessly locate hidden studs in your walls, essential for any construction or home renovation project. Perfect for ensuring secure placements for shelves, frames, and other fixtures. User-Friendly Interface: Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, our app offers intuitive navigation and quick access to all tools. Whether you are tech-savvy or a beginner, you'll find Metal and Spy Camera Detector straightforward and effective. Subscribe to access premium app features; subscription details are as follows: Duration: weekly. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metal Detector and Spy Camera at Free against Magnetometer's $0.99. Metal Detector and Spy Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 13). Magnetometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (86% vs 57%). On rating, ads and device support 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
Metal Detector and Spy Camera is free to download; Magnetometer costs $0.99 up front. Metal Detector and Spy Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magnetometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magnetometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metal Detector and Spy Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Metal Detector and Spy Camera's written reviews are positive against 86% of Magnetometer's.
Metal Detector and Spy Camera ships an update every 5 months, Magnetometer every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metal Detector and Spy Camera | Magnetometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (11K ratings) | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giorgia De Giorgi | Bogdan Gavriluta |
Customer experience
Metal Detector and Spy Camera
Magnetometer
Bugs and requests
Metal Detector and Spy Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Sensitivity issues
- Inconsistent performance
Requested features
4 requests- More detailed instructions on how to use
- Ability to detect more types of metals
- Improved sensitivity and accuracy
- Compatibility with more phone models
Magnetometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metal Detector and Spy Camera
- Weekly premium2 variants$4.997 Days
- Weekly premium7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
- Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Yearly premium$9.991 Year
Magnetometer
No in-app purchases
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