# Metal Detector vs AshGridX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AshGridX at none against Metal Detector's 6. AshGridX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metal Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AshGridX asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metal Detector | AshGridX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-detector-stud-finder/id6444347206/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **414** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [Ashipa Electric, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853686243) |

## What reviewers say

### Metal Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-detector-stud-finder/id6444347206)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metal Detector Premium Pack | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Metal Detector: Pro Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Metal Detector PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for finding lost items
- 👍 Accurate metal detection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Includes helpful bonus tools (protractor, level, tape measure, ruler)
- 👍 Works well for mapping rebar in foundations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🐛 Does not work for finding studs
- 🐛 Stops working after initial use
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (same noise all over wall)
- 🐛 Does not detect metal (e.g., keys) even when phone is on top

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Option to cancel subscription within the app


### AshGridX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashgridx/id6756368038)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metal Detector free?

Metal Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AshGridX free?

AshGridX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Metal Detector or AshGridX have ads?

Metal Detector shows ads; AshGridX does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*