Detect Metal vs Bridgemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detect Metal
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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
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.
- Instant HomeKit TV discovery
- Native menu navigation
- Volume and playback control
- TV power status check
- Turn TVs on/off
- Multi-device switching
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Detect Metal | Bridgemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Rodzaevskiy | Daniel Martinez |
In-app purchases
Detect Metal
No in-app purchases
Bridgemote
- Lifetime$0.99









