Comparison

Map Mirror vs Metal Detector

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

Head to head
About

Map Mirror

This app provides a shared, dynamic map for tabletop RPGs, allowing Game Masters to reveal locations, measure distances, and manage player visibility in real-time. It supports various map types and drawing tools, enhancing in-person gaming sessions without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Shared live map display
  • World, city, and battle map support
  • Linking maps for connected worlds
  • Square & hex grids with calibration
  • Tokens, markers, and fog of war
  • Measuring and multi-layer drawing
  • Private GM planning and control
Features
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MapMirror gives everyone at the table a shared, living map to look at your world, city, region, or battle. Point at a door, measure a spell's range, reveal the next room, and your players see it live. It's made to support your in-person TTRPG game, not digitize it. You keep rolling real dice around a real table. MapMirror is simply the map they gather around, with your cities, regions, and dungeons linked into one connected world instead of a random pile of images. Connect a TV wirelessly with AirPlay or a monitor over a cable, and the map mirrors live. For the optimal experience we recommend an iPad with Apple Pencil. On iPhone and Mac you get a dedicated interface adapted to the platform. • Square & hex grids with real-distance calibration • Tokens, labelled markers, and fog of war • Draw on multiple layers, from a quick sketch to a map you build up over sessions • Link maps with markers and jump from the world map into a city or dungeon • Measure distances in your own units, point things out with the laser pointer • Control exactly what your players see and plan ahead in private • Notes, folders, backups, and image export No account. No internet needed. Nothing leaves your device. Free to try with every tool unlocked. The free version includes: • 2 maps and 1 note • 4 tokens per map • 2 markers per map • 2 texts per map • 2 drawing layers per map Backups and map export are part of the full version. One purchase lifts all limits and you keep it forever. No subscription.

About

Metal Detector

Features
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Turn your smartphone into a tactical companion for your metal detector. CoilPilot helps detectorists map their sweeps, analyze targets with AI, log VDI and depth information, and stay informed about restricted zones. SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE TRIAL CoilPilot is free to download and includes a limited free trial for eligible new users. All features described below are premium features. After the free trial ends, an active paid subscription is required to continue using them. Subscription options, trial duration, and current pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. PREMIUM FEATURES — SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED AFTER FREE TRIAL GPS HUNT MAPPING Track your walking route in real time to visualize your coverage area. Mark where you recovered finds, removed trash, and explored during each hunt. AI TACTICAL REPORTS Take a photo of an excavated object and receive an AI-powered report. CoilPilot combines visual information with your detector’s VDI reading and target depth to provide probability-based possible matches, historical context, and material analysis. AI-generated reports may contain inaccuracies and should be used for informational purposes only. DYNAMIC VDI MATRIX Select a supported detector, including Nokta Legend, Minelab Equinox, Garrett AT Pro, or XP Deus II. CoilPilot adjusts its VDI scale and conductivity categories to match the selected detector. RESTRICTED ZONE ALERTS Receive an alert when approaching a known protected archaeological site or no-detecting boundary available in CoilPilot’s data. A warning banner and vibration help notify you before you enter the area. Restricted-zone information may not include every protected location. Always verify and follow applicable local laws, regulations, land-access rules, and permit requirements before detecting or digging. PRIVATE VAULT AND FIND LOG Record the VDI, target depth, AI analysis, notes, and GPS coordinates associated with your targets. Review your saved finds and previous hunts from your Hunt History. FIELD CONDITIONS Access daylight calculations and soil-moisture information for your location to help evaluate field conditions before beginning a sweep. PRIVACY Your hunt maps and saved find locations belong to you. We do not sell or publicly share your private treasure locations. Download CoilPilot and start your limited free trial. Continued access to all features requires a paid subscription after the trial period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Map Mirror4 screens
Metal Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Map Mirror at every 4 days against Metal Detector's every 2 weeks. Metal Detector's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Map Mirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Metal Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Mirror ships an update every 4 days, Metal Detector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Map Mirror versus Metal Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap MirrorMetal Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRonny BrzeskiSerdar Percin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Mirror

One-time1
  • Full Version$8.99
2 purchases

Metal Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • CoilPilot Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Map Mirror free?
Map Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metal Detector free?
Metal Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Map Mirror or Metal Detector have ads?
Neither Map Mirror nor Metal Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Mirror or Metal Detector?
Map Mirror ships an update every 4 days, and Metal Detector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Map Mirror was updated on November 5, 2026 and Metal Detector on October 31, 2026.

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