Comparison

Thorlabs OPM Mobile vs EMF Scan

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

Head to head
About

Thorlabs OPM Mobile

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The Thorlabs OPM Mobile is designed to remote control the PM6x series handheld optical power meters via Bluetooth® connection. This application allows the user to read the optical power from a large 4 digit display. It also features a graph view to monitor the power over time. Basic settings like wavelength correction and zeroing can be performed directly from your mobile device. Supported Thorlabs Power Meters - PM61 - PM100D3

About

EMF Scan

Features
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Measure electromagnetic fields (EMF) in real time using your smartphone's built-in magnetic sensor. [Key Features] • Real-time magnetic field strength display (switch between µT / mG) • Automatic saving of measurement data and history management • Map view of measurement locations • Sound alarm (volume changes with field strength) • Color themes (11 in total — dark and light pastel) • Ad-removal option (one-time purchase; also unlocks some color themes) [Great For] • Anyone concerned about magnetic fields around home appliances or power lines • Anyone who wants an easy alternative to a dedicated EMF meter • Anyone who wants to record and manage measurement data * This app uses your smartphone's magnetic sensor. Its accuracy differs from that of a dedicated measuring instrument.

Screenshots

Thorlabs OPM Mobile4 screens
EMF Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thorlabs OPM Mobile at none against EMF Scan's 1. Thorlabs OPM Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). EMF Scan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EMF Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thorlabs OPM Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thorlabs OPM Mobile ships an update every 15 months, EMF Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Thorlabs OPM Mobile versus EMF Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThorlabs OPM MobileEMF Scan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThorlabs GmbHYasuhiro Kodama

In-app purchases

None

Thorlabs OPM Mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EMF Scan

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$0.99

Questions

Is Thorlabs OPM Mobile free?
Thorlabs OPM Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMF Scan free?
EMF Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thorlabs OPM Mobile or EMF Scan have ads?
EMF Scan shows ads; Thorlabs OPM Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Thorlabs OPM Mobile or EMF Scan?
Thorlabs OPM Mobile ships an update every 15 months, and EMF Scan weekly. Most recently, Thorlabs OPM Mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and EMF Scan on October 14, 2026.

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