Comparison

Metrix Toolkit vs Privacy Screen Browser

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

Head to head
About

Metrix Toolkit

Access detailed information about your device's sensors, radios, and hardware. Inspect NFC tags, scan Bluetooth devices, and test audio output. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Sensor readouts (GPS, barometer, gyroscope)
  • NFC tag reading and writing
  • Bluetooth device scanning and GATT inspection
  • Audio output testing
  • LiDAR distance mapping
  • Network and device details
Features
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Metrix gives you a clean set of tools for the sensors, radios, network routes, clocks, audio hardware, and device details already built into your iPhone. Open the app when you want a quick look at GPS speed, compass heading, gyroscope motion, barometer pressure, battery status, Wi-Fi and cellular details, Bluetooth signals, NFC tags, camera hardware, storage, memory, screen and graphics details, audio output, biometrics, or LiDAR distance on supported iPhone models. NFC: read and inspect tags in depth chip maker, memory size, NDEF records, and decoded payloads. Metrix recognizes smart cards, transit cards, digital IDs, passports, and security keys. Write URL, text, contact, email, phone, SMS, location, and App Store records to blank tags, then erase them or permanently lock them as read-only. Bluetooth: scan nearby devices with live signal strength, decoded advertisements (iBeacon, Eddystone, device type), and a GATT inspector that connects and reads device info, battery, and services. Metrix also includes a Clock tool for local time, UTC comparison, time-zone details, and locale reference, plus Audio tools for speaker details, frequency testing, bass testing, and sound output checks. Free tools include live readouts, Checkup, public route lookup, Clock, Audio, the LiDAR dot-map distance view, NFC reading and basic writing, and Bluetooth scanning with GATT inspection. Metrix Pro is a one-time purchase that adds Find It, a live Bluetooth proximity finder with a distance ring, intensifying haptics, a direction hint, and 1 m calibration. Plus saved history, recordings, snapshots, saved Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC items, device nicknames, watches, a trip computer, exports and reports, NFC import/export, advanced NFC writing (Wi-Fi, custom MIME, external, and multi-record tags), and Wi-Fi/cellular speed tests. Metrix does not require an account and does not use ads, analytics, or tracking. Anything you save with Pro stays on your device unless you choose to export or share it. Readings depend on device hardware, iOS permissions, signal quality, location quality, and sensor availability.

About

Privacy Screen Browser

Features
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Privacy Screen Browser is a private web browser designed for real-world screen privacy. Private browsing is not only about clearing history. Sometimes you also need to protect what is visible on your screen — in public places, shared spaces, while commuting, or whenever someone is nearby. Privacy Screen Browser combines a clean web browser with privacy tools like Face ID lock, screen shield, Peek mode, Panic mode, Tilt to Hide, tabs, bookmarks, history controls, and site-specific privacy rules. PRIVATE BROWSER Browse with a clean, familiar web experience. • Search or open URLs from one address bar • Choose your preferred search engine • Use tabs, bookmarks, favorites, and history • Quickly share pages or save websites SCREEN PRIVACY SHIELD Protect what is visible on your screen. • Cover your browsing content instantly • Use Peek mode to reveal only a small movable area • Adjust shield opacity up to full coverage • Choose whether the address bar stays visible, hidden, or protected • Keep gestures working while your screen shield is active TILT TO HIDE Privacy Screen Browser can react when your iPhone is tilted. • Enable Tilt to Hide for Cover and Peek modes • Choose Low, Medium, or High sensitivity • Increase shield opacity as the device angle changes • Protect your screen quickly without searching for a button PANIC MODE Switch to a discreet privacy screen when you need an instant cover. • Choose from multiple cover styles • Hold to return with a smooth progress animation • Use Panic mode as a fast privacy layer for sensitive moments FACE ID LOCK Add an extra layer of protection before opening the app. • Lock the app with Face ID • Cover content in the app switcher • Protect the screen when the app becomes inactive • Get a warning when a screenshot is detected SITE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RULES Create privacy rules for websites you choose. • Auto-enable Shield for selected domains • Include subdomains when needed • Override address bar privacy per site • Hide tab titles for private sites • Prevent history saving for selected sites • Clear existing history for a site BOOKMARKS, FAVORITES & HISTORY Keep useful websites close while staying in control. • Add custom favorites to the Start Page • Save bookmarks for later • View and clear browsing history • Delete all browsing data from Settings • Turn automatic history saving on or off BUILT FOR SIMPLE, PERSONAL PRIVACY Privacy Screen Browser is made for people who want a private, focused, and discreet browsing experience on iPhone. No account is required. Your browser data is stored locally on your device unless you choose to share it or visit websites that use their own services.

Screenshots

Metrix Toolkit4 screens
Privacy Screen Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Privacy Screen Browser at none against Metrix Toolkit's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Metrix Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Privacy Screen Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metrix Toolkit ships an update every 2 weeks, Privacy Screen Browser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Metrix Toolkit versus Privacy Screen Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetrix ToolkitPrivacy Screen Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJoseph MayHa Do Thi Thu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metrix Toolkit

One-time1
  • Metrix Pro$4.99
None

Privacy Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metrix Toolkit free?
Metrix Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Privacy Screen Browser free?
Privacy Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metrix Toolkit or Privacy Screen Browser have ads?
Neither Metrix Toolkit nor Privacy Screen Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metrix Toolkit or Privacy Screen Browser?
Metrix Toolkit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Privacy Screen Browser monthly. Most recently, Metrix Toolkit was updated on October 7, 2026 and Privacy Screen Browser on September 29, 2026.

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