Comparison

Resonance vs EMF Detector

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

Head to head
About

Resonance

Transform your smartphone into a professional vibration analysis tool. Measure, record, and analyze vibrations in real-time with spectral analysis, on-site and quickly. Supports external Bluetooth sensors and offers powerful analysis tools for various applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectral analysis
  • Power Spectral Density (PSD) and FFT
  • Bluetooth sensor support
  • Damping ratio estimation
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate PDF reports
Features
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Resonance turns your smartphone into a professional vibration analysis instrument. Measure, record, and analyze vibrations with real-time spectral analysis — on-site, in seconds. Real-Time Analysis: • Live accelerometer streaming with instant frequency domain charts • Power Spectral Density (PSD) and FFT analysis • Configurable window functions (Hanning, and more) • Velocity and displacement computed from acceleration data Bluetooth Sensor Support: • Connect external Bluetooth accelerometers • Compatible with Witmotion sensors • Seamless pairing and real-time data streaming Powerful Tools: • Damping ratio estimation • Customizable units • Adjustable recording delay and duration Export & Share: • Export raw data as CSV for further analysis • Generate professional PDF reports • Save and revisit past recordings on-device Versatile Applications: • Assess suspended floor serviceability • Measure fundamental periods of structures • Diagnose problematic floor or machinery vibrations • Detect resonance issues • Aid in isolator mount design and validation • Vehicle NVH and HVAC vibration diagnostics Perfect for engineers, architects, technicians, researchers, and hobbyists seeking vibration analysis on the go. Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional). Terms of Use (EULA): https://resonance.kodapro.dev/eula Disclaimer: Use of the Resonance Vibration Analysis app is at your own risk. The app is provided on an AS-IS basis. We do not assume responsibility for decisions made by users based solely on information provided by this app.

About

EMF Detector

This utility app transforms your iPhone's magnetometer into an electromagnetic field scanner. It offers three distinct modes for safety, general readings, and paranormal investigation, with features like measurement history and comparison.

Highlights
  • Magnetometer-based EMF scanning
  • Auto, Safety, and Paranormal modes
  • Measurement history with trend charts
  • Notes and favorites for readings
  • Compare saved readings
  • Calibration offset
  • Share readings as image or CSV
Features
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EMF Detector reads your phone's magnetometer and shows the magnetic field around you in µT or mG: on a live gauge, as separate X, Y and Z axes, and over the last 24 hours. START IN ONE TAP Tap the gauge, or the green START button under it. The app first separates the phone's own magnetism from the field around you. While it says "Calibrating…", turn the phone slowly in a figure-8 for a few seconds; the live reading then appears and stays steadier while you tilt the phone. A short vibration confirms every start and stop. TWO WAYS TO MEASURE • Standard: a radial gauge with plain-language levels from "No EMF detected" upward. In Settings you can switch it to a Safety view that labels a reading as background, weak field, wiring detected or live wire (an estimate from field strength, not proof of a wire) and sets it against ICNIRP reference levels for the general public or for workers. • Paranormal: records a quiet baseline first, then rates each spike against it on a five-step scale and marks it on a session timeline. FIND THE SOURCE The Source tab turns the reading into a warmer / colder hunt. Move the phone slowly around the room; the indicator shows whether the reading is rising or falling, and the X/Y/Z bars show the sensor's value on each axis. KEEP A RECORD • Measurement sessions are saved with their minimum, average and maximum • A 7-day trend with insights, such as how a reading compares with your usual level • Notes and favorites for each reading, plus a side-by-side compare view • CSV export of your history, and share-as-image for the current reading • A 24-hour exposure chart on the main screen • Peak hold, and "Zero here" to re-learn the baseline in a new spot • Calibration offset, µT or mG units, and a choice of reference levels TIPS FOR A GOOD READING 1. Start away from speakers, magnetic cases and car mounts, and do the figure-8 until the number appears. 2. Hold the phone flat and sweep slowly, a few centimetres from the wall or appliance. 3. Watch for a rise against your starting level rather than one absolute number. 4. Tap "Zero here" when you move to a new room so the baseline is re-learned there. FOR GHOST-HUNTING NIGHTS Spirit Box turns the live field into pulses, vibration and spoken words. It is entertainment: field spikes come from wiring, motors, magnets and the phone itself, and no spirits are detected. A Halloween theme can be switched on in Settings. HONEST TECH NOTE A phone magnetometer measures static and slowly changing magnetic fields: steel, magnets, motors, transformers and wiring under load. It samples about ten times a second, so it cannot measure 50/60 Hz mains fields accurately, and it cannot detect radio frequency, Wi-Fi, 5G or radiation. It is not a certified safety instrument; use it to explore and compare readings around your home. Made for curious people comparing readings around appliances and from room to room, and for paranormal investigators.

Screenshots

Resonance4 screens
EMF Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Resonance at 5.0 against EMF Detector's 3.9. Resonance also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). EMF Detector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. Resonance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EMF Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Resonance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMF Detector has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resonance ships an update every 4 months, EMF Detector every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Resonance versus EMF Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResonanceEMF Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBenjamin ProbettKyu-Hee Jang

Customer experience

Resonance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EMF Detector

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Resonance

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access - Pro Features$6.99
None

EMF Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resonance free?
Resonance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMF Detector free?
EMF Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Resonance or EMF Detector?
Resonance is rated higher. Resonance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EMF Detector averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Resonance or EMF Detector have ads?
EMF Detector shows ads; Resonance does not.
Which is updated more often, Resonance or EMF Detector?
Resonance ships an update every 4 months, and EMF Detector every 6 days. Most recently, Resonance was updated on October 10, 2026 and EMF Detector on October 25, 2026.

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