Metal Detector vs Fliptopia
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/
Fliptopia
Organize your trading card game collection with customizable digital binders. Easily search for cards, track your progress, and showcase your collection in a beautiful presentation mode. Designed for collectors by a collector.
- Customizable binder and page colors
- Realistic colored card sleeves
- Instant card search
- Collection progress tracking
- Curated themed collections
- Full-screen presentation mode
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Build the binder you've always wanted. Organize your TCG collection, create beautiful binders, and customize every page exactly how you imagined it. Make It Yours • Choose custom binder and page colors • Add realistic colored card sleeves • Create a binder that’s uniquely yours Find Any Card Instantly • Search by or set in seconds • Browse fan favorites and curated themed collections • Long-press any card for a larger preview Track Your Collection Checklist Mode helps you track every card you own, see your collection progress, and instantly see what's still missing. Use Masterset Mode to instantly fill a binder with every card from a set in order, perfect for set collectors. Explore Curated Themes Browse hand-picked collections like: • Forest theme • Food theme • Girly pop & more! Presentation Mode Rotate your phone and bring your collection to life. Flip through your binder in a beautiful full-screen presentation with high-resolution cards, smooth page turns, and pinch-to-zoom for every detail. Designed for Collectors Fliptopia was built by a collector who obsessively organizes binders. Every interaction is designed to feel fast, intuitive, and satisfying. No complicated setup. No clutter. Just the binder experience collectors have always wanted. Download Fliptopia today and start building the binder you'll be proud to show off. Your binder. Your collection. Your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fliptopia at none against Metal Detector's 3. Fliptopia also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Fliptopia asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Metal Detector against 5.0 for Fliptopia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.
Metal Detector ships an update every 5 months, Fliptopia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metal Detector | Fliptopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reena Williams | Gabriel Quinones |
Customer experience
Metal Detector
Fliptopia
In-app purchases
Metal Detector
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Yearly Subscriptions$39.991 Year
Fliptopia
No in-app purchases
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