Comparison

Metal Detector S vs Minestech

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 µT) 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

Minestech

Features
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MinesTech turns a photo of a coordinate table into a mapped claim in seconds. Whether it's a modern concession PDF or a decades-old Dutch Noorderbreedte/Westerlengte scan, we handle the messy parts — DMS vs decimal, comma decimals, swapped lat/lng columns, UTM grids — so you spend your time prospecting, not retyping numbers. WHAT IT DOES • Photo → pins, in 5 seconds. Point your camera at any coordinate table and the AI reads every corner. Edit anything that looks off before saving. • Auto-corrects regional quirks. Old Suriname docs often print Lat and Lng in the wrong columns. We detect the document's origin and fix it automatically — with a clear banner so you can revert if we got it wrong. • Save as markers or a claim polygon. Area, perimeter, and corner count computed for you. • Works offline. Cached satellite tiles, local GPS, no signal needed once you're in the bush. • Share in one tap. QR code for the guy standing next to you, iCloud sync for your team. • Exports to KML and GPX so your data is never locked in. WHO IT'S FOR Small-scale miners, concession holders, field geologists, and land surveyors who live in a truck and don't have time to punch 48 DMS values into a map app. PRIVACY Your photos and coordinates stay on your device or in your personal iCloud. We don't run ad networks or sell data. Keywords (100 char max, comma-separated) mining,claim,gps,gold,prospecting,surveyor,coordinates,ocr,offline map,suriname,concession,kml,gpx What's New(这次更新的亮点) New in this version: • Auto-detects Dutch Suriname mining documents and fixes swapped Lat/Lng columns automatically — no more claims landing in Scotland. • Clearer warnings when the photo's coordinates look off. • Faster review screen on long coordinate lists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metal Detector S4 screens
Minestech3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metal Detector S at none against Minestech's 2. Metal Detector S also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Minestech's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minestech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Metal Detector S asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector S ships an update weekly, Minestech every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Metal Detector S versus Minestech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector SMinestech
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYangming MaiDIGITAL PULSE LLC

In-app purchases

None

Metal Detector S

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Minestech

Subscriptions2
  • Minestech Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly · Save 33%$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Metal Detector S free?
Metal Detector S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minestech free?
Minestech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metal Detector S or Minestech have ads?
Metal Detector S shows ads; Minestech does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector S or Minestech?
Metal Detector S ships an update weekly, and Minestech every 8 days. Most recently, Metal Detector S was updated on November 8, 2026 and Minestech on October 31, 2026.

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