Comparison

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner vs Mentive

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

Head to head
About

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner

Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) using your device's sensors. Get alerted to high magnetic fields and potential radiation sources in your home. Useful for identifying hidden emitters and understanding your environment.

Highlights
  • Detects electromagnetic fields (EMF)
  • Warns of high magnetic fields with beeps
  • Measures magnetic force on three axes
  • Records readings with time and date stamps
  • Stores up to 100 records
  • Sends measurements via email
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful EMF detector and magnetic field scanner. Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) around you instantly using the built-in sensor already inside your device — no expensive equipment required. Whether you want to monitor electromagnetic radiation in your home, locate hidden magnetic sources, or even explore paranormal activity, this app gives you a simple and exciting way to measure the invisible world around you. Use the app to scan bedrooms, walls, electrical appliances, Wi-Fi zones, sockets, microwaves, wireless devices, and more. Discover areas with unusually high magnetic activity and receive an instant warning beep when strong EMF levels are detected. Many users also enjoy using the app during ghost hunts and paranormal investigations, as sudden magnetic fluctuations are often associated with supernatural activity. NEW: Experience EMF detection in Augmented Reality. Visualize electromagnetic fields in Augmented Reality to better understand how EMFs spread throughout your home, office, or workspace. The app allows you to see a figurative representation of magnetic activity around you, helping you identify high-radiation zones and understand how far electromagnetic fields may reach in real-world environments. Explore EMFs in a more immersive and intuitive way by combining real-time detection with AR visualization technology. Transform your iPhone into a digital EMF Meter, Teslameter, or electromagnetic field tester using the internal compass hardware. View live magnetic field readings in real time and monitor changes on all three axes (X, Y, Z). Scientists, engineers, students, teachers, paranormal investigators, and curious explorers use EMF detectors to measure magnetic activity in everyday environments. Why use this app? • Detect high electromagnetic field zones around you • Monitor EMF levels near beds, appliances, or workspaces • Receive warning alerts when strong magnetic radiation is detected • Track and store measurements with time and date stamps • Investigate unusual magnetic fluctuations during ghost hunting sessions • Find metallic objects, pipes, or hidden sources behind walls • Explore the invisible electromagnetic world around you Features: • Real-time EMF and magnetic field detection • Warning beep near strong radiation sources • Measures magnetic force on X, Y, and Z axes • Magnetic readings displayed in microteslas (µT) • Save up to 100 EMF records • Record events with exact date & time • Export and send measurements by email • Easy-to-use digital display interface Electromagnetic radiation may come from electrical wiring, appliances, wireless devices, cordless phones, Wi-Fi equipment, sockets, and other electronic sources in your environment. Tips: For best accuracy, calibrate your iPhone by moving it in a figure-8 motion before use. Important: This app requires an iPhone with compass hardware and will not work on iPod Touch devices. Disclaimer: This app is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. It uses the iPhone magnetometer sensor to detect magnetic field variations near ferromagnetic objects and electromagnetic sources. Download now and start discovering the hidden electromagnetic activity around you.

About

Mentive

Capture voice notes, meetings, and thoughts with AI-powered transcription and smart summarization. Turn your recordings into actionable tasks and manage them efficiently. Offers a voice-first approach to organization and productivity.

Highlights
  • Voice-first note recording
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Smart AI summaries
  • Automatic task creation
  • Centralized dashboard
  • Offline note access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Transform the way you handle voice notes, meetings, and daily thoughts. Menta listens, transcribes, and creates smart summaries and tasks for you — all powered by AI. Key Features • Voice-first notes: Record voice memos or conversations, and let Menta transcribe them automatically. • AI summaries: Get concise highlights of your recordings, tailored by type — meeting, to-do list, dialogue, or regular note. • Create tasks with AI: Instantly turn your notes into actionable tasks and manage them in one place. • Dashboard: See an overview of your notes, tasks, and progress at a glance. • Dark mode: Keep your eyes comfortable with a sleek dark theme for late-night sessions. • Multilingual: Supports English and Romanian, with more languages coming soon. • Offline-friendly: Your notes are cached locally for quick access anytime. • Secure & private: Your data is yours. We use modern encryption and secure cloud technologies. Why Menta? Whether you’re brainstorming, in a business meeting, or just capturing your daily thoughts, Menta helps you keep everything organized and actionable — without the clutter. Stay productive, focused, and never lose an important insight again. See our terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner4 screens
Mentive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mentive at Free against EMF Field Detector RF Scanner's $4.99. Mentive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). EMF Field Detector RF Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 2). On in-app purchases, monetization model, 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

Mentive is free to download; EMF Field Detector RF Scanner costs $4.99 up front. EMF Field Detector RF Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mentive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mentive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMF Field Detector RF Scanner has 5.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Mentive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner versus Mentive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMF Field Detector RF ScannerMentive
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJorge Gregorio Martin BelloAlexei Colosov

Customer experience

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner

All ratings5,535 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,130 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.9%

Mentive

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes or stops working after updates
  • Readings not always accurate or reliable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to export data
  • More detailed explanations and guidance
  • Compatibility with other EMF measurement devices

Mentive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EMF Field Detector RF Scanner

One-time2
  • Premium Pack$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
2 purchases

Mentive

Subscriptions2
  • Mentive Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Mentive 1-year subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is EMF Field Detector RF Scanner free?
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mentive free?
Mentive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMF Field Detector RF Scanner or Mentive?
Mentive is rated higher. EMF Field Detector RF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Mentive averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EMF Field Detector RF Scanner or Mentive have ads?
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner shows ads; Mentive does not.
Which is updated more often, EMF Field Detector RF Scanner or Mentive?
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mentive weekly. Most recently, EMF Field Detector RF Scanner was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mentive on October 13, 2026.

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