Comparison

Metal Detector・EMF Reader vs Chukks

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

Chukks

Features
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Chukks is a beat player for producers and rappers. Drop in your beats. Press play. Record your vocals straight over the track. Shape the sound with a real EQ, drive, reverb and time-stretch. Loop a section on the beat. Then bounce the whole thing to an MP3 you can share anywhere. Three starter beats are included, so you can try everything before you load your own. PLAY • Load beats from any folder on your phone • Automatic BPM and key detection • Loop any section • Change speed and pitch without wrecking the audio RECORD • Lay vocals over the beat, with latency auto-tuned to your phone • Punch in anywhere on the take • Erase the parts you don't want, keep the rest • Blend beat and vocal to taste SHAPE • 3-band EQ, drive, reverb • A lyrics pad with rhyme help MOVE IT AROUND • Wi-Fi Drop beats straight from your computer, no cable • Export or share a full mixdown in one tap • AirPlay to speakers, works on the lock screen and with AirPods Try it free for 48 hours. After that, one purchase unlocks everything forever, including all future updates. No subscription. MP3 encoding by LAME

Screenshots

Metal Detector・EMF Reader3 screens
Chukks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Metal Detector・EMF Reader and Chukks 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 Chukks 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 Chukks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector・EMF ReaderChukks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYash MandhyanMiro Vladic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metal Detector・EMF Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99
1 purchases

Chukks

One-time1
  • Creator Pack$4.99

Questions

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

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