Comparison

Metal Map vs Fix My Speaker

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

Head to head
About

Metal Map

Features
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Metal Map helps you scan, mark, and map magnetic anomalies around walls, floors, and objects using your iPhone’s built-in magnetic field sensor. Designed for renovation planning, DIY projects, and quick inspection tasks, Metal Map combines a real-time magnetic signal graph, AR heat spots, room mapping, and PDF export into one clean scanning workflow. HOW IT WORKS Metal Map does not “see” metal directly. Instead, it reads changes in the surrounding magnetic field using the iPhone magnetometer. Ferromagnetic metals such as iron and steel can create measurable magnetic anomalies, which may appear as signal peaks while scanning. The app first asks you to calibrate the local magnetic background. Then it filters sensor noise, tracks signal changes, and displays the result as a live radar-style graph. MAIN FEATURES REAL-TIME MAGNETIC SCANNER View magnetic field changes as a live signal graph. When the field changes, the scanner reacts with color, sound, and haptic feedback. AR HEATMAP POINTS Use the camera to place visual heat spots on walls or surfaces while scanning. Save detected points directly into your room scan. ROOM MAP Mark room corners, save scan points, and view a simplified top-down room map with detected magnetic locations. PDF EXPORT Export your room map as a clean PDF report for future renovation work, drilling planning, or documentation. CALIBRATION FLOW Calibrate the local magnetic background before scanning to reduce false signals and improve consistency. HAPTIC AND AUDIO FEEDBACK Use vibration and radar-like sound feedback to scan without constantly looking at the screen. METAL AND WIRE FOCUS MODES Switch between general magnetic anomaly scanning and wire-focused scanning behavior. Powered electrical lines may appear as pulsing magnetic signals depending on current load, distance, and wall material. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS Metal Map mainly detects ferromagnetic metals such as iron and steel. Copper, aluminum, plastic pipes, and unpowered wires may not be visible to the magnetometer. Possible electrical source detection is only an estimate based on magnetic field behavior. Metal Map is not a certified electrical tester, stud finder, safety device, or professional inspection instrument. Always use proper certified tools before drilling, cutting, or performing electrical work. PREMIUM FEATURES Metal Map Premium unlocks advanced scanning tools, AR heatmap points, room map saving, and PDF export. Subscription options may include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. The yearly plan may include a 3-day free trial depending on App Store eligibility. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto- renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/metal-map-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/metal-map-terms-of-use/home

About

Fix My Speaker

This utility app uses sound waves and haptics to remove water and dust from your device's speakers. It offers various cleaning modes for different issues, from muffled sound to trapped debris, with a simple one-tap process.

Highlights
  • Water Eject sound waves
  • Dust Cleaner function
  • Deep Clean mode
  • Sound Test frequency sweep
  • Ear Speaker cleaning
  • Haptic Engine assist
Features
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Water in your iPhone speaker? Fix My Speaker uses low-frequency sound waves and haptics to push trapped water and dust back out through the speaker grille. No tools, no disassembly, no appointment — just one tap. After a splash, the pool, rain, or a sweaty workout, water sits inside the speaker chamber and makes everything sound muffled, crackly, or far too quiet. A cleaning tone vibrates the speaker membrane fast enough to force that water out, and a wider sweep shakes loose the dust and pocket lint sitting on the grille. CLEANING TOOLS • Water Eject — a turbo low-frequency burst that pushes trapped water out • Dust Cleaner — a wide sweep that shakes dust and lint off the grille • Deep Clean — a full mid-band cycle for sound that is muffled or blocked • Sound Test — sweeps the frequency range so you can hear what still plays cleanly • Ear Speaker — cleans the earpiece at the top of your iPhone, the one you use on calls • Haptic Clean — pulses the Taptic Engine to shake stubborn debris loose FEATURES • One-tap guided cleaning with a countdown timer • Optional haptic assist while the cleaning tone plays • In-app volume control, so you stay in charge of how loud it gets • Light and Dark themes • Simple, uncluttered design built for iPhone and iPad HOW TO USE IT 1. Turn the volume up and disconnect any headphones, AirPods, or Bluetooth speakers. 2. Hold your iPhone with the speaker facing down so gravity helps the water out. 3. Choose a cleaning mode and start the cycle. 4. Let it run to the end, wipe away any beads of water, then run Sound Test. 5. Still muffled? Run it two or three more times. WHEN IT HELPS • Sound went quiet, muffled, or crackly after your phone got wet • Splashes at the beach, the pool, the shower, or in the rain • Dust, lint, and pocket fuzz built up in the speaker grille over time • Callers sound faint through the earpiece • You just want to check whether your speaker still plays every frequency cleanly GOOD TO KNOW Cleaning plays loud tones through the speaker on purpose — that is what moves the water. Start at a moderate volume, raise it gradually, and keep the phone away from your ear while a cycle is running. Fix My Speaker helps with surface water and loose debris on and around the speaker. It cannot repair hardware damage or reach water deeper inside the device. If your iPhone took a serious soak, power it off, let it dry, and contact Apple Support or a qualified repair shop.

Screenshots

Metal Map4 screens
Fix My Speaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fix My Speaker at none against Metal Map's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Metal Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Fix My Speaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Metal Map versus Fix My Speaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal MapFix My Speaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUN TEAME PTE. LTD.Muhammad Hamza Mahboob

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metal Map

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Plan$1.997 Days
  • One Month Plan$4.991 Month
  • One Year Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Fix My Speaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal Map free?
Metal Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fix My Speaker free?
Fix My Speaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metal Map or Fix My Speaker have ads?
Neither Metal Map nor Fix My Speaker shows ads.

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