Metal Detector Pro+ vs DetectMapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metal Detector Pro+
Detect hidden metallic objects and monitor electromagnetic fields using your device's magnetometer. Ideal for construction, treasure hunting, and health safety by identifying EMF radiation from appliances. Receive alerts for high magnetic fields.
- Detect metallic objects in walls and wood
- Monitor EMF radiation from appliances
- Receive audible and vibration alerts
- View magnetic field measurements
- Track detection history
- Suitable for treasure hunting
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Discover the unseen with EMF & Metal Detector Pro, the ultimate tool for detecting hidden metallic objects and monitoring electromagnetic fields (EMF) with your iPhone's built-in magnetometer. Whether you're a professional contractor, a home renovation enthusiast, or an adventurous treasure hunter, this app turns your device into a powerful metal detection and EMF monitoring tool. Key Features: Metal Detection Made Easy: Quickly locate black metal objects hidden in wood, drywall, OSB, plywood, plaster, and more. Ideal for finding studs, screws, and nails, ensuring safety and precision in construction and DIY projects. Treasure Hunting & Ghost Hunting: Unearth buried metallic treasures or embark on a ghost-hunting adventure. Detect magnetized metals hidden underground or behind walls and uncover the mysteries that await. EMF Radiation Detection: Safeguard your health by detecting EMF radiation emitted by household appliances such as plugs, mobile phones, routers, baby monitors, doorbells, intercoms, alarm clocks, electronic devices, wires, and antennas. Stay informed and proactive about the electromagnetic fields in your surroundings. Health Safety Alerts: Receive immediate warnings with an audible beep when high magnetic fields are detected. Take control of your environment and protect yourself and your loved ones from potential health hazards associated with EMF radiation. Health is our most valuable asset. Vibration Notifications & Detailed Readings: The app alerts you with a vibration when ferrous objects are detected. It also provides absolute magnetic field measurements in microteslas (μT), dynamic variations, and a history log for tackling more complex detection tasks. Tips & Tricks: Optimize Your Detection: For best results, remove any cases with metallic or magnetic components before using the app to avoid interference with sensor accuracy. Transform your iPhone into a sophisticated metal and EMF detection device with EMF & Metal Detector Pro. Take charge of your surroundings, ensure structural integrity, and maintain health safety with this indispensable tool. About Subscription: Subscription Services: Weekly subscription, Monthly subscription, Annual subscription. Subscription Price: Weekly subscription is $2.99/week, Monthly subscription is $4.99/month, Lifetime is $8.99. Payment: Payment will be deducted from user's iTunes account, upon confirmation of purchase by user. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before expiration, after successful charge, the subscription period will be extended by 1 cycle. Cancellation: To cancel subscription, please operate at least 24 hours before the end of current cycle. Go to [Settings] > [iTunes Store and App Store] > [Apple ID] > [Subscriptions], and cancel subscription. Privacy Policy: https://emf-detector.netlify.app/emf/privacy Terms of Service: https://emf-detector.netlify.app/emf/terms
DetectMapper
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DetectMapper helps metal detectorists log and organise their finds quickly in the field. Save each find with front and back photos, target ID, depth, notes, weather and map location, then review everything later on an easy-to-use map. Features: Save finds with photos and details Tracks your route so you can see what areas you have detected View finds on an interactive map Search saved finds quickly Edit, delete and export finds Backup to iCloud Open a PAS website search from a saved find Free version includes up to 10 finds Upgrade to Pro for unlimited finds Whether you are recording coins, buttons, buckles or relics, DetectMapper makes it easy to keep your finds organised and easy to look back on. DetectMapper includes free lifetime updates. Future feature updates and expanded tools are planned as the app grows and user demand increases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DetectMapper at weekly against Metal Detector Pro+'s every 2 months. Metal Detector Pro+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Metal Detector Pro+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DetectMapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Metal Detector Pro+ ships an update every 2 months, DetectMapper weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metal Detector Pro+ | DetectMapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HyperMind Ltd. | Andrew German |
In-app purchases
Metal Detector Pro+
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$8.99
DetectMapper
- DetectMapper Pro Unlock$1.99
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