Comparison

Detect Metal vs Curix

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

Head to head
About

Detect Metal

Features
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Detect Metal puts three precision sensor tools in your pocket. METAL DETECTOR Using your iPhone's built-in magnetometer, Detect Metal senses changes in the surrounding magnetic field. Get closer to a hidden nail, pipe, or metal object and watch the signal grow โ€” with visual feedback and haptic pulses that intensify as you approach. Calibrate once, then scan freely. COMPASS A clean, classic compass with a full rotating rose, cardinal directions, tick-mark dial, and a real-time degree readout. The red needle always points North. Works entirely offline โ€” no GPS or internet needed. SPIRIT LEVEL A precision bubble level using your iPhone's gyroscope. Place your phone on any surface to instantly see roll and pitch angles. The bubble glows green when perfectly level. Great for hanging pictures, leveling furniture, or checking construction work. โ€” No ads โ€” No subscriptions โ€” No internet required โ€” No data collected โ€” Works on all iPhones

About

Curix

Features
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Curix is the fastest and simplest way to convert currencies. No clutter. No ads. Just instant results. Whether you're traveling, shopping, or working with multiple currencies, Curix gives you reliable exchange rates in a clean, modern interface. INSTANT CONVERSION Type and get results immediately - no buttons, no waiting. WORKS OFFLINE Access your last updated exchange rates anytime, even without internet. FAVORITES & RECENTS Quickly access your most-used currency pairs. SIMPLE TRENDS See basic rate changes and stay informed at a glance. DESIGNED FOR SPEED Minimal, fast, and distraction-free. Perfect for everyday use. - Curix is built for people who just want to convert currencies โ€” quickly and effortlessly and no subscriptions and no ads.

Screenshots

Detect Metal4 screens
Curix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Curix at $0.99 against Detect Metal's $3.99. Curix also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Detect Metal costs $3.99 and Curix $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Detect Metal versus Curix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetect MetalCurix
Price$3.99$0.99 โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir Rodzaevskiybillig.ch GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Detect Metal

No in-app purchases

None

Curix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detect Metal free?
Detect Metal costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Curix free?
Curix costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Detect Metal or Curix have ads?
Neither Detect Metal nor Curix shows ads.

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