Comparison

Detect Metal vs Bridgemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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. — No ads — No subscriptions — No internet required — No data collected — Works on all iPhones

About

Bridgemote

Transform your Apple Watch into a remote for HomeKit-enabled smart TVs. Effortlessly connect, navigate menus, manage power, and switch between multiple devices with a responsive interface.

Highlights
  • Instant HomeKit TV discovery
  • Native menu navigation
  • Volume and playback control
  • TV power status check
  • Turn TVs on/off
  • Multi-device switching
Features
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Bridgemote turns your Apple Watch into a remote for your HomeKit-connected smart TVs. Features: • Instant Connection: Automatically discovers smart TVs connected to the Apple Home app. • Native Control: Use the responsive UI to navigate menus, mute volume and play/pause. • Power Management: Check TVs power status. Turn your TVs on or off. • Multi-Device Support: Switch between different TVs in your home with a tap. Pricing: Try it for 7-Days. Afterward, permanently unlock the app with a single, one-time purchase. No subscriptions! Requirements: • Apple Watch with watchOS 11+ • A HomeKit-compatible smart TV added to your Home app. NOTE: Does not control Apple TVs.

Screenshots

Detect Metal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bridgemote at Free against Detect Metal's $3.99. Bridgemote also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Detect Metal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Bridgemote is free to download; Detect Metal costs $3.99 up front. Bridgemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Detect Metal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Detect Metal versus Bridgemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetect MetalBridgemote
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir RodzaevskiyDaniel Martinez

In-app purchases

None

Detect Metal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bridgemote

One-time1
  • Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Detect Metal free?
Detect Metal costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bridgemote free?
Bridgemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detect Metal or Bridgemote have ads?
Neither Detect Metal nor Bridgemote shows ads.

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