Comparison

Metal Detector・EMF Reader vs Metal Detector & Smart Tools

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

Head to head
About

Metal Detector・EMF Reader

Transform your iPhone into a versatile tool for detecting metal objects, locating wall studs, and measuring EMF levels. Utilize the device's built-in magnetometer for real-time insights into magnetic fields and signal strength, perfect for various DIY and utility tasks.

Highlights
  • Detect nearby metal objects
  • Find wall studs, screws, nails, pipes
  • Real-time magnetic field readings
  • Live EMF meter and graph visualization
  • Signal confidence indicator
  • Axis-based directional detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful Metal Detector, Stud Finder & EMF Reader using the built-in magnetometer sensor. Metal Detector helps you locate nearby metal objects, detect magnetic fields, analyze EMF levels, and visualize live magnetometer readings directly from your device. Whether you’re searching for hidden metal, locating wall studs, checking electronics for EMF activity, or exploring magnetic fields around you, this app gives you real-time precision and easy-to-read insights. Perfect for DIY projects, construction work, home improvement, electronics testing, hobby exploration, and everyday utility use. FEATURES • Detect nearby metal objects using your iPhone’s magnetometer • Find wall studs, screws, nails, pipes, and hidden metallic objects • Real-time magnetic field readings in microtesla (µT) • Live EMF meter and magnetometer graph visualization • Signal confidence indicator for stronger detections • Axis-based directional detection system • Smooth real-time graphing of magnetic field activity • Minimal, clean, and professional interface • Fast and lightweight performance • Works instantly with supported iPhones HOW IT WORKS The app uses your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer sensor to measure magnetic field strength. When metal or magnetic objects are nearby, the magnetic field changes and the app displays the variation in real time. You can use Metal Detector to: • Locate metal studs in walls • Find hidden screws or nails • Detect magnetic interference • Measure EMF activity around electronics • Explore magnets and magnetic fields • Scan objects for metallic presence GREAT FOR • DIY & home improvement • Construction & renovation • Electricians & technicians • Hobbyists & explorers • Educational science experiments • Everyday utility detection IMPORTANT NOTES • Accuracy depends on your iPhone’s magnetometer sensor • Best results occur with ferromagnetic metals like iron and steel • Does not work for non ferrous metal like Aluminum, gold, silver • Thick walls or heavy interference can affect readings • Remove magnetic phone accessories for improved accuracy Download Metal Detector today and transform your iPhone into a smart magnetic field scanner, EMF reader, and stud finder tool. Terms of service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Metal Detector & Smart Tools

Features
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Metal Detector & Smart Tools is a simple utility toolkit for everyday measuring tasks. Use your iPhone as a magnetic signal detector, AR measuring tool, ruler, protractor, and level. The app is designed to be clean, fast, and easy to use, with a dark premium interface built for quick access. MAIN TOOLS Metal Detector Detect relative magnetic field changes using your iPhone sensors. The detector works best with iron, steel, and magnetic metals. Results may vary depending on the environment, device orientation, and nearby magnetic interference. AR Measure Measure distance and objects using your camera and AR technology. Great for quick reference measurements when you do not have a physical measuring tool nearby. Ruler Use a clean fullscreen ruler with edge scales for quick length checks. Protractor Measure angles with a simple fullscreen protractor interface. Level Check horizontal, vertical, and surface level with an easy-to-read digital level tool. WHY USE THIS APP? • 5 useful tools in one app • Clean dark interface • Simple and fast to use • Magnetic signal bars • AR distance measuring • Ruler, protractor, and level tools • Haptic feedback support • Designed for everyday utility tasks IMPORTANT NOTE Measurements and magnetic readings are approximate and for reference only. The metal detector reacts to changes in the magnetic field and may not detect gold, silver, copper, aluminum, or other non-magnetic metals. This app is not a professional measuring instrument or professional metal detector.

Screenshots

Metal Detector・EMF Reader3 screens
Metal Detector & Smart Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

Metal Detector・EMF Reader and Metal Detector & Smart Tools are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Metal Detector・EMF Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Metal Detector & Smart Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Metal Detector・EMF Reader versus Metal Detector & Smart Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector・EMF ReaderMetal Detector & Smart Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYash MandhyanHa Do Thi Thu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metal Detector・EMF Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99
1 purchases

Metal Detector & Smart Tools

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Metal Detector・EMF Reader free?
Metal Detector・EMF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metal Detector & Smart Tools free?
Metal Detector & Smart Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metal Detector・EMF Reader or Metal Detector & Smart Tools have ads?
Neither Metal Detector・EMF Reader nor Metal Detector & Smart Tools shows ads.

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