Comparison

Metal Detector vs PxReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Metal Detector

This app uses your phone's magnetic sensor to detect nearby metal objects like keys, coins, or wires within walls. It also includes a suite of useful virtual tools such as a tape measure, ruler, protractor, and level.

Highlights
  • Metal detection
  • Virtual tape measure
  • Protractor
  • Ruler
  • Level tool
Features
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Metal Detector is an app that will become indispensable in finding metal objects nearby: lost keys, coins, wires in walls, etc. The app detects metal objects by measuring the magnetic field level as it gets closer or farther from magnetic metals (e.g, iron, nickel, steel and alloys). A magnetic field is measured with the magnetic sensor built into your smartphone. Please note that the app will not detect silver, gold and copper coins since they have no magnetic field. The app also has a set of basic tools including a virtual tape measure, ruler, protractor and level tool. KEY FEATURES: • Metal detector; • Virtual tape measure; • Protractor; • Ruler; • Level tool. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $0.99; 1-month subscription from $2.99; 12-month subscription from $5.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

About

PxReader

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Open PC-Axis (.px) statistical tables on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with PxReader. Files are processed locally on your device, so you can explore public statistics and research datasets privately and offline. Read row and column headings, filter categories, aggregate values, and pivot dimensions between rows and columns. Switch among languages embedded in multilingual PC-Axis documents without changing their content. The Info sheet shows title, source, units, publication dates, notes, contact and copyright details, available document languages, and remaining PC-Axis keywords. Export the current table view as a UTF-8 CSV file. PxReader Pro unlocks unlimited CSV exports through the existing monthly or annual subscription. Opening, viewing, filtering, pivoting, language switching, and metadata remain available without a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flaviothomi.com/pxreader/privacy/

Screenshots

Metal Detector3 screens
PxReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PxReader at none against Metal Detector's shown. PxReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Metal Detector's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metal Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PxReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector ships an update every 7 months, PxReader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metal Detector versus PxReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal DetectorPxReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (414 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings414 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLiks Sp. z O.O.Flavio Lorenzo Thomi

Bugs and requests

Metal Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App stops working after first day
  • App makes the same noise all over the wall
  • App fails to detect metal objects like keys or belt buckles

Requested features

1 request
  • Option to cancel subscription within the app

PxReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Metal Detector

Subscriptions6
  • Metal Detector Premium Pack7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Metal Detector: Pro Version7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Metal Detector PRO7 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$5.991 Year
2 purchases

PxReader

Subscriptions2
  • PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Metal Detector free?
Metal Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PxReader free?
PxReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metal Detector or PxReader have ads?
Metal Detector shows ads; PxReader does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector or PxReader?
Metal Detector ships an update every 7 months, and PxReader every 4 months. Most recently, Metal Detector was updated on October 18, 2026 and PxReader on September 19, 2026.

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