The Searcher vs Aider MD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Searcher
This app delivers a monthly metal detecting magazine filled with expert articles, identification guides, and the latest discoveries. It offers in-app purchases for current and back issues, along with subscription options for continuous access to content.
- Latest discoveries and finds
- Identification and valuations
- Expert articles and tips
- Field tests
- Research and club news
- Digital magazine subscription
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A monthly metal detecting magazine which is full of: the latest discoveries, finds Identification and valuations, news and views, collections, detailed finds articles written by experts, field tests and detecting tips, research and club news. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Aider MD
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Aider is an app that powers the world's first Bluetooth based metal detector under the same name. Aider is a modern concept of metal detecting technology. The application of state-of-the-art hardware and software unleashes the way to the features and functions unimagined before. In-app upgradable performance, ability to add new functions by updating the app when they come out and interface improvements of your existing device. Relying on 12 years of experience in treasure hunting in Ukraine, we have created the new standard in smart demining. Our device turns your mobile phone into an affordable and highly capable metal detector. App features: * Turn your phone into professional metal detector * Multiple additional features like maps and collaboration in the works. * Additional display embedded in coil (check current battery charge instantly) * Highlight of search zone * Pin-pointer mode via static mode * Silent indication mode via variable phone vibration * Ground balance * Recharge with magnet plug * Modular architecture * Phone app has comprehensive advantages for data processing and displaying * Low price (no need for electronic control block) * Compact design: all electronics is in waterproof coil * Easy to start: user-friendly interface; basic and advanced modes * Visibility range is significantly higher than in 3 times more expensive industry standard detectors Device technical specifications: * Battery life: up to 10 h * Frequency: 7.5 kHz * Metal detector type: IB VLF * Coil: smart DD-coil, 9" * 12" coin detection depth * Standard USB charger
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aider MD at none against The Searcher's 11. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. The Searcher sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $25.49 per 6 months. Aider MD asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Searcher ships an update every 9 months, Aider MD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Searcher | Aider MD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jellyfish Connect Limited | Air MD Corp |
In-app purchases
The Searcher
- The Searcher Auto-Renewable Subscriptions$25.496 Months
- The Searcher Auto-Renewable Subscriptions$40.991 Year
- Mar-18 (id:452400)$2.99
- August 2012 (id:377274)$3.99
- October 2012 (id:375096)$3.99
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- January 2013 (id:368121)$3.99
- February 2013 (id:370918)$3.99
- April (id:376145)$3.99
- March Issue (id:373306)$3.99
- April (id:479243)$3.99
- The Searcher 3 Back-Issue Bundle$9.99
Aider MD
No in-app purchases
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