The Searcher vs Quest AIR 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
Quest AIR MD
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Quest Air MD is an app that connects Quest Air metal detector and smartphones thru Bluetooth technology. Quest Air Metal Detector is a modern concept of metal detecting technology. The application of state-of-the-art hardware and software unleashes the way to the features unimagined before. Think of in-app upgradable performance, ability to add new functions by simply purchasing an app add-on and interface improvements of your existing device. Relying on 19 years of the experience in treasure hunting, we successfully tested the prototypes on a global market of metal detecting hobby groups. Our device turns your mobile phone into an affordable and professional metal detector. App features: * Turn your phone into professional metal detector * Additional display embedded in coil (check current battery charge instantly) * Highlight of search zone * Discrimination * Pin-pointer mode * Ground balance (manual and auto) * Support iOS 12 and newer * Ground balance auto adjustment with respect to temperature * Power on with magnet keychain (Hall sensor enabled coil) * 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 the same as for professional detectors Device technical specifications: * Battery life: up to 10 h * Frequency: 7.5 kHz * Metal detector type: IB VLF * Coil: smart DD-coil, 9x5" * 12" coin detection depth * Standard USB charger * IP 65 rated You can find out more information about the device on our website: questmetaldetectors.com Find your treasure with us! Your QUEST team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quest AIR MD at none against The Searcher's 10. Quest AIR MD also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $25.49 per 6 months. Quest AIR MD asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Searcher ships an update every 9 months, Quest AIR MD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Searcher | Quest AIR 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 2 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 | 21 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
- The Searcher 3 Back-Issue Bundle$9.99
Quest AIR MD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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