SmartProbe vs Relic Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartProbe
This utility app uses advanced technology for detecting pests and monitoring environmental conditions. It provides insights to help manage and improve your surroundings.
- Pest detection technology
- Environmental monitoring
- Data insights
- Improved management
- Surroundings improvement
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SmartProbe technology for pest detection and environmental monitoring
Relic Hunter
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Relic Hunter is the all-in-one companion for metal detecting. Map your ground, log your finds, and track every hunt from a single app built for the detecting community. SEE THE GROUND OTHERS MISS Lay historical maps right over your live map and hunt the landscape as it used to be. - World and regional overlays for the USA, Spain, France, England, Norway, and Denmark - Custom Overlays (Pro): scan or screenshot any old map — a town plat, a survey sheet, a vintage topo — and pin it to any spot on Earth - Switch between map styles, add terrain relief, and search any location worldwide LOG FINDS — FAST OR DETAILED - Quick mode for the field: big buttons, a high-contrast screen, and voice-to-text so you never miss a moment - Detailed mode: add multiple photos and let AI help identify your find and estimate its value - Organize everything into folders and export your finds to PDF, or to a spreadsheet with Pro TRACK EVERY HUNT - Start a hunt and Relic Hunter maps your route and distance as you go - See how long you were out, how many finds you made, and get an AI summary of your day FREE TO START The core detecting tools are free to use. Upgrade to Pro to unlock custom map overlays, expanded AI find identifications, spreadsheet export, and more — with a free trial for new subscribers. Relic Hunter Pro — auto-renewing subscription - Monthly: $6.99 per month - Annual: $65.99 per year - New subscribers get a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://relichunter.app/legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://relichunter.app/legal/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartProbe at none against Relic Hunter's 4. 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. Relic Hunter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SmartProbe asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartProbe ships an update every 3 weeks, Relic Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartProbe | Relic Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AiVision Food | Anthony Bungeroth |
In-app purchases
SmartProbe
No in-app purchases
Relic Hunter
- Relic Hunter Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Relic Hunter Pro — Annual7 Days trial$65.991 Year
- 20 AI Identifications$1.99
- 50 AI Identifications$3.99
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