Comparison

Metal Detector vs SubPure

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

SubPure

Manage your recurring expenses with this private subscription tracker. See monthly and yearly totals, get renewal alerts, and avoid surprise charges. Pro version offers advanced stats, data export, and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited subscriptions
  • View monthly/yearly spending
  • Renewal date alerts
  • CSV data export
  • AES encrypted local storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Take control of your recurring expenses with SubPure, the minimalist subscription tracker designed for simplicity and privacy. Add all your paid subscriptions in one clean list—Netflix, Spotify, gym memberships, cloud storage, and more. See your monthly and yearly totals at a glance, and avoid surprise charges from forgotten renewals. With SubPure Pro, unlock full spending statistics, CSV data export, AES encrypted local storage, and automatic iCloud sync across all your Apple devices. Key Features: • Track unlimited subscriptions (free users: up to 5) • View monthly and yearly spending summaries • Get clear alerts before renewal dates • Export your data as CSV for backup or budgeting • Keep your data secure with AES encryption (Pro only) • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud (Pro only) SubPure never collects or shares your personal data. All information stays on your device, protected by industry-standard encryption. Download SubPure today and take back control of your subscriptions.

Screenshots

Metal Detector3 screens
SubPure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SubPure at freemium against Metal Detector's subscription. SubPure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Metal Detector's advantage is ratings volume (415 vs 1). On price 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 SubPure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubPure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metal Detector has 415 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector ships an update every 7 months, SubPure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Metal Detector versus SubPure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal DetectorSubPure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (415 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings415 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLiks Sp. z O.O.海亚 田

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

SubPure

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
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  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Metal Detector PRO7 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$5.991 Year
2 purchases

SubPure

Subscriptions2
  • SubPure Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SubPure Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Metal Detector free?
Metal Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubPure free?
SubPure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metal Detector or SubPure?
SubPure is rated higher. Metal Detector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while SubPure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Metal Detector or SubPure have ads?
Metal Detector shows ads; SubPure does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector or SubPure?
Metal Detector ships an update every 7 months, and SubPure every 2 months. Most recently, Metal Detector was updated on October 30, 2026 and SubPure on October 28, 2026.

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