Real Metal Detector App vs ChargeFX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real Metal Detector App
Transform your phone into a metal detector using its built-in magnetometer. Detect ferromagnetic metals in walls, floors, and objects with real-time visual and audio feedback. Includes stud finder, EMF meter, and spy camera detector functionalities.
- Magnetometer-based metal detection
- Real-time signal visualization
- Stud finder functionality
- EMF meter with risk levels
- Spy camera detector
- Adjustable sensitivity and haptics
- Session recording and history
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Real Metal Detector: Magnetic Field Scanner Turn your iPhone into a powerful metal detector. Real Metal Detector uses the built-in magnetometer sensor to detect ferromagnetic metals like iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt hidden in walls, floors, and everyday objects. REAL-TIME DETECTION Scan your surroundings and watch the signal respond instantly. The circular gauge, deviation readout, and X/Y/Z axis display give you precise magnetic field data in real time. Move your device slowly and watch the numbers change as you approach metal objects. PROFESSIONAL GAUGE A beautifully designed circular gauge with 60 precision tick marks shows field strength at a glance. The color-coded arc shifts from green through yellow and orange to red as signal intensity increases, with a rotating scanner line for visual feedback. PRO FEATURES Signal Graph — Three visualization modes (Deviation, Axes, Magnitude) with smooth area charts and live readings for X, Y, Z, magnitude, and deviation. Sensitivity Control — Fine-tune detection range from Low to Maximum. Exponential scaling lets you detect subtle changes or ignore background noise. Session Recording — Save scan sessions with timestamped readings. Review history with stats (min, avg, max) and mini charts. Advanced Haptics — Graduated vibration feedback that intensifies as you get closer to metal. Feel the detection, don't just see it. GUIDED CALIBRATION Four-step calibration establishes an accurate baseline: move away from metal, perform a figure-8 motion, hold still for a 3-second countdown, and you're ready. Skip anytime if you prefer quick scans. AUDIO FEEDBACK Geiger-counter style clicks that speed up as signal strength increases. Frequency ranges from slow ticks to rapid-fire clicks. Adjustable volume so you can scan with the screen off. BUNDLED TOOLS Stud Finder — Detect wall studs, pipes, and rebar using magnetometer deviation from baseline. One-tap calibration, visual deviation bar, and deep tick audio feedback. EMF Meter — Measure electromagnetic field strength in milligauss with color-coded risk levels (Safe, Low, Moderate, High). Reference table and real-time history graph. Spy Camera Detector — Scan dark rooms for hidden IR cameras using your device camera. Adjustable sensitivity slider highlights bright, low-saturation spots that may be infrared LEDs. Radar ping and alert sounds. Each tool includes its own real-time synthesized sound effects that can be toggled in Settings. WHAT IT DETECTS Ferromagnetic metals: iron, steel, nickel, cobalt, and alloys containing these metals. Find studs in walls, rebar in concrete, pipes behind plaster, lost screws, nails, keys, and other ferrous objects. LIMITATIONS This app uses the device magnetometer and cannot detect non-ferrous metals (gold, silver, copper, aluminum). Detection range is limited to a few centimeters. Accuracy varies by device model. Not a replacement for professional metal detectors. FREE TO USE, PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING The detector, gauge, audio feedback, and calibration are free. Pro unlocks signal graphs, sensitivity control, session recording, advanced haptics, and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://realmetaldetector.app/privacy
ChargeFX
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Give your iPhone a voice every time you charge. ChargeFX plays a custom sound the moment you plug in — and another when you unplug. Pick from a huge library of meme sounds, viral clips, and effects, or make your own. It’s the fun little detail everyone notices. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set one sound for plugging in and a different one for unplugging • Browse a big built-in library, sorted by category • Record your own sound with the microphone • Import any audio file from your phone • Pull the audio straight out of any video • Favorite the sounds you use most HOW IT WORKS ChargeFX plays your sound through a quick, one-time Shortcuts automation, so it works on every charge — even when the app is closed and your phone is locked. The app walks you through the setup with a short tutorial; it takes about a minute. MEMBERSHIP ChargeFX comes with a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan. Your membership unlocks the full experience — the entire sound library and all of your custom sounds. • ChargeFX Monthly — $4.99/month • ChargeFX Yearly — $29.99/year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://sucupp.github.io/chargefx-legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Real Metal Detector App at 17.0 against ChargeFX's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Real Metal Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ChargeFX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Real Metal Detector App | ChargeFX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Noor Eidirhn Mustafa |
In-app purchases
Real Metal Detector App
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
ChargeFX
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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