Magnetometer+ vs NSD Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
NSD Detector
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Magnetometer+ | NSD Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyu-Hee Jang | NEURO SCAN DETECTOR LTD |
In-app purchases
Magnetometer+
No in-app purchases
NSD Detector
No in-app purchases





