Comparison

Metal Detector S vs ShiftNest

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

Head to head
About

Metal Detector S

Features
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features include: Real-Time Magnetic Field Detection: Displays magnetic field strength (in Β΅T) with an intuitive level indicator. Vibration Alerts: Triggers vibration when magnetic field strength exceeds the threshold (device support required). Clean Interface: Modern design with start/stop detection and vibration control buttons for intuitive operation. Features Efficient Detection: Processes magnetometer data in real-time without storing or transmitting it, ensuring privacy. Customizable Experience: Toggle vibration on/off to suit different scenarios. Notes Detection Limitation: Only detects magnetic metals (e.g., iron, nickel); non-magnetic metals (e.g., aluminum, copper) are not detectable. Device Compatibility: Some devices may not support magnetometer or vibration functions. Please check your device’s compatibility. Download Metal Detector S now and experience convenient metal detection!

About

ShiftNest

Features
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ShiftNest makes shift work simple.

 The ShiftNest Worker App gives you everything you need to manage your shifts, submit timesheets, and stay organised β€” all in one place. Built for speed and clarity, it removes the friction of juggling calls, texts, emails and spreadsheets. Agencies post shifts, you accept them instantly, work the shift, and submit your timesheet straight from your phone. Privacy Policy: https://shiftnest.co.uk/legal/privacy Terms Of Use (EULA): https://shiftnest.co.uk/legal/terms

Screenshots

Metal Detector S4 screens
ShiftNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftNest at none against Metal Detector S's shown. Metal Detector S's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector S ships an update weekly, ShiftNest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Metal Detector S versus ShiftNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector SShiftNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYangming MaiElement Softworks Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Metal Detector S

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal Detector S free?
Metal Detector S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftNest free?
ShiftNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metal Detector S or ShiftNest have ads?
Metal Detector S shows ads; ShiftNest does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector S or ShiftNest?
Metal Detector S ships an update weekly, and ShiftNest every 2 months. Most recently, Metal Detector S was updated on October 9, 2026 and ShiftNest on October 25, 2026.

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