Metal Detector vs Textify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metal Detector
This utility app uses your iPhone's sensors to detect metals, studs, and electromagnetic fields. It can also identify lens reflections and analyze WiFi networks for potential surveillance devices, offering a comprehensive scanning tool for security and home improvement.
- Metal and stud detection
- Lens reflection scanner
- EMF meter
- WiFi analyzer
- Easy calibration
- Lightweight and portable
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Metal Detector: Stud Finder turns your iPhone's built-in sensors into a pocket toolkit for finding hidden metal, magnetic fields, spy cameras and unknown devices. SCAN FOR METAL • Live magnetic field reading in µT with a clear gauge and a real-time graph • Sensitivity presets and one-tap calibration • Sound and haptic feedback that gets stronger as you get closer • Save every scan to your history HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR • Sweep a room with your camera to spot lens reflections • On-device detection, haptic alerts and a live HUD • Step-by-step "What should I do?" guide if something is found WI-FI & NETWORK CHECK • See the devices connected to your network • Spot unknown or suspicious devices BLUETOOTH SCANNER • Find nearby Bluetooth devices and see their signal strength ROOM SWEEP • A guided checklist that combines the camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth checks into one report STUD FINDER & WIRE LOCATOR • Find metal studs, nails, screws and wiring behind walls using the magnetic field • Move the phone slowly along the wall and watch the graph SIGNAL FINDER • Follow a signal with a direction and strength meter LEVEL & COMPASS • Level and compass in one screen EMF / ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTOR • Measure the electromagnetic field around you with a live chart, calibration and reset MAIL SECURITY CHECK • Enter an email domain to check its public email security settings (SPF, DMARC and more) SCAN HISTORY & EXPORT • Review past scans and export them as PDF or CSV • Optional Face ID lock for your history MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Light and dark mode, with an Appearance setting (Auto, Light or Dark) • Home Screen quick actions and Siri Shortcuts • Available in English, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Latin America) IMPORTANT This app uses your iPhone's magnetometer and camera. It detects metal and magnetic fields, not wood or plastic, and it cannot see through walls. Results are indications, not guarantees. It is not a replacement for professional detection equipment or safety checks. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Metal Detector: Stud Finder is free to download with limited free scans. Unlock unlimited scans, all tools and an ad-free experience with: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of the chosen plan. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Prices may vary by country and are shown in your local currency in the app. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/metal-detector-finder/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/metal-detector-finder/terms-conditions Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Textify
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Turn images, photos, documents, and PDFs into editable text with Textify: Image to Text. Quickly scan, recognize, extract, and copy text from almost any document or image using a simple text scanner experience. Whether you’re digitizing handwritten notes, capturing information from a photo, scanning documents, or extracting text from a PDF, Textify helps you get the content you need without typing everything manually. Features • Extract text from images and photos • Scan documents and recognize text with OCR • Convert scanned content into editable text • Extract text from PDFs and documents • Copy extracted text quickly for use in other apps • Scan notes, receipts, books, papers, and more • Capture text directly using your camera • Recognize multiple sections of text from an image • Save and organize extracted text for later use • Simple and fast text scanning experience Scan and Extract Text Easily Use Textify whenever you need to turn printed or photographed content into usable digital text. Capture a page with your camera or select an existing image and let Textify extract the readable content. From image to text, photo to text, document scanning, OCR text recognition, and PDF text extraction, Textify gives you a convenient way to digitize information and make it easier to copy, edit, and reuse. Perfect for students, professionals, researchers, travelers, and anyone who regularly works with printed or scanned information. Scan it. Extract it. Turn it into text with Textify. A Premium subscription is required to unlock unlimited access to all features. Privacy : https://jigneshk4586.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://jigneshk4586.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metal Detector at none against Textify's shown. Textify's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Metal Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Textify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Metal Detector ships an update every 5 months, Textify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metal Detector | Textify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reena Williams | Jigneshbhai Kevadiya |
In-app purchases
Metal Detector
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Yearly Subscriptions$39.991 Year
Textify
- One Week$2.997 Days
- Lifetime$29.99
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