Gaussmeter NS pole vs Pole Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gaussmeter NS pole
Measure magnetic fields in microteslas using your device's sensor. Simply place the screen near a magnet to identify its North or South pole.
- Magnetic field measurement
- Microtesla units
- S or N pole detection
- Uses device's magnetic sensor
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Magnetic field measurement in microteslas by magnetic sensor. Put on the screen and determine N-pole or S-pole of the magnet.
Pole Detector
Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.
- Identify north and south magnetic poles
- Uses smartphone Teslameter
- Assists with magnet experiments
- Useful for magnet production
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pole Detector at none against Gaussmeter NS pole's 1. Pole Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 17 months). Gaussmeter NS pole's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). On price, ratings volume 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. Gaussmeter NS pole sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pole Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gaussmeter NS pole holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Gaussmeter NS pole's written reviews are positive against 60% of Pole Detector's.
Gaussmeter NS pole ships an update every 17 months, Pole Detector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gaussmeter NS pole | Pole Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | 4.1 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Webcraft AG |
Customer experience
Gaussmeter NS pole
Pole Detector
In-app purchases
Gaussmeter NS pole
- Remove Ads$1.99
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
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