Comparison

Magnetometer+ vs NSD Detector

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

Head to head
About

Magnetometer+

Transform your device into a magnetic field detector. It measures magnetic field strength in real-time with a 3-axis display and provides visual alerts for metal and magnet detection. Explore the invisible magnetic world around you with a sleek, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time magnetic field measurement
  • 3-axis directional analysis
  • Metal and magnet detection alerts
  • Radar-style magnetic scanner
  • N/S/E/W compass markings
  • Adjustable sensitivity
Features
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Magnetometer+ turns your iPhone into a precise magnetic field meter with three purpose-built modes — and now keeps a full history of every reading. THREE MODES • Auto — radial gauge with raw total field magnitude. • Earth Field — total field with latitude band (low / normal / elevated / high). • Metal Detector — baseline-calibrated detection with intensity verdict (no metal / weak / detected / strong / large) and live haptic feedback. WHAT'S NEW • ⌖ Zero Calibration — capture your environment's device-internal field bias as the 0 reference, so subsequent readings show only deviation. Just like a real metal detector. • Haptic Feedback — Metal mode pulses faster and stronger as you approach ferrous objects. Toggle on/off from main screen. • Unit Toggle — switch between µT, mT and Gauss with a single tap. • GPS Tagging — optionally tag saved measurements with location coordinates. • Measurement History — every reading is auto-saved with a 7-day trend chart and insights like "+12% vs your 7-day average". • Notes & Favorites — add a note ("wall stud", "buried pipe") and star to any saved reading. • Compare Mode — pick two saved readings and view the difference side by side. • Share Result — share your current reading as an image. • CSV Export — share all your measurements as CSV for spreadsheets. CORE FEATURES • Real-time 3-axis magnetic field measurement • Kalman-smoothed sensor readings • Min/Max/Avg/Peak tracking with elapsed time • Sensitivity adjustment 0.5x – 2.0x • Total field magnitude + per-axis components • Reference library: Earth field bands, metal intensity classes HONEST TECH NOTE iPhone magnetometers are uncalibrated and include device-internal bias (~300–450 µT from speaker / motor / battery magnets). The ⌖ Zero button captures that bias so subsequent readings reflect only field changes in your environment — same workflow as a physical metal detector. FOR HOBBYISTS · DIY · STUD FINDING · TREASURE HUNTING · CABLE DETECTION · EDUCATION Available in 14 languages.

About

NSD Detector

Features
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NSD Detector is a professional underground analysis app designed to work with your dedicated gradiometer device. It receives real-time magnetic field data from your device, processes and visualises it, and helps you make faster and safer decisions in the field. Underground metal and cavity analysis: Helps detect valuable metals, cavities and anomalies. Pinpoint mode: A precise targeting screen that helps you determine the exact location of a target. Live scanning: View real-time data from your device on charts and 3D visuals. Recording and review: Save your measurements and reopen them later for analysis. Easy connection: Secure and stable Bluetooth connection to the NSD Moment device. NSD Detector does not work as a standalone app; it is designed to be used only with a compatible NSD Moment gradiometer device.

Screenshots

Magnetometer+3 screens
NSD Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NSD Detector at none against Magnetometer+'s shown. NSD Detector also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Magnetometer+'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnetometer+ ships an update every 4 days, NSD Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magnetometer+ versus NSD Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetometer+NSD Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee JangNEURO SCAN DETECTOR LTD

In-app purchases

None

Magnetometer+

No in-app purchases

None

NSD Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnetometer+ free?
Magnetometer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSD Detector free?
NSD Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magnetometer+ or NSD Detector have ads?
Magnetometer+ shows ads; NSD Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnetometer+ or NSD Detector?
Magnetometer+ ships an update every 4 days, and NSD Detector every 2 months. Most recently, Magnetometer+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and NSD Detector on September 25, 2026.

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