Comparison

dTector vs RAYSID

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

Head to head
About

dTector

This utility app transforms your iPhone into a magnetic field detector using its built-in magnetometer. It visualizes magnetic fields in 3D augmented reality, highlighting areas of strong magnetic flux. Useful for detecting ferromagnetic metals and understanding magnetic environments.

Highlights
  • Live magnetometer readout (µT and mG)
  • Ferromagnetic metal detection
  • AR 3D field mapping
  • Sonar feedback (sound and haptics)
  • Directional guidance
  • Session logging and PLY export
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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dTector turns your iPhone's built-in magnetometer into a magnetic field meter — then draws what it reads in 3D, floating in augmented reality. WHAT IT MEASURES Your device contains a magnetometer, the sensor behind the compass. dTector reads it continuously and shows the magnetic flux density around you in microtesla (µT) and milligauss (mG). Earth's natural field is roughly 49 µT. Bring the device near steel, iron, a magnet, a motor or a current-carrying cable and the reading climbs. AR 3D FIELD MAP Point the camera and walk. Using ARKit, dTector anchors every reading at the exact point in space where it was taken, then builds a live 3D map: field lines and glowing hotspots suspended in the room, right where the field is strongest. Save a map, come back to it, export it as PLY. FEATURES • Live magnetometer readout in µT and mG • Ferromagnetic metal detection — steel, iron, pipes, rebar, wiring • AR 3D field mapping with field lines and hotspots • Sonar feedback — sound and haptics that rise with the field • Directional guidance toward the strongest nearby reading • Session logging and PLY export • Apple Watch companion • Shake to recalibrate GETTING GOOD RESULTS Move slowly. The sensitive area sits near the camera, so lead with the top of the device. Take the phone out of cases with magnetic closures — MagSafe and magnetic flaps will dominate the reading. Shake to recalibrate whenever values drift. WHAT IT CANNOT DO dTector reads the magnetometer, and only the magnetometer. It finds non-magnetic metals such as aluminium, copper or gold only when they carry current strong enough to bend the magnetic field. It is not a radiation meter, not a stud finder, and not a replacement for a calibrated instrument. Sensitivity varies considerably between iPhone models. dTector is built for curiosity, learning and entertainment. It is not a professional measuring instrument and must not be used for safety, medical, occupational or scientific decisions.

About

RAYSID

This app connects to a RAYSID gamma spectrometer via Bluetooth to display real-time radiation data. It offers detailed spectrum analysis, automatic isotope identification, and customizable device alarms. Data is stored locally on your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time count rate and dose rate
  • Automatic isotope identification
  • High-resolution spectrum analysis
  • Device threshold alarms with notifications
  • Export spectrum data to N42 file
  • Phone-side Geiger clicks
Features
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Raysid is the iOS companion app for the RAYSID CsI(Tl) gamma spectrometer. Connect to your RAYSID over Bluetooth and see radiation in real time: • Live count rate (CPS) and dose rate (µSv/h) • Accumulated dose and yearly projection • 33-bin coarse histogram for quick scanning • 1800-channel high-resolution spectrum with log or linear axis • Automatic isotope identification against a built-in library of 43 reference spectra (natural, medical, and industrial isotopes) • Device threshold alarms with phone notifications, sound, and haptic • Phone-side Geiger clicks through the speaker, AirPods, or car audio • Export the high-resolution spectrum as a standards-compliant N42 file • Local radiation map: record your readings geotagged to where you took them, view them by count rate or dose, with an optional community layer. Recorded only while the app is open; your map stays on your device. You'll need a RAYSID device to use this app. Your measurements, location, and recorded map stay on your phone - nothing is uploaded. This app is an independent companion and is not affiliated with the RAYSID device manufacturer.

Screenshots

dTector4 screens
RAYSID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RAYSID at 5.0 against dTector's 4.1. RAYSID also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). dTector's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. dTector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RAYSID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAYSID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dTector has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dTector ships an update every 6 weeks, RAYSID weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
dTector versus RAYSID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdTectorRAYSID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmaginet SrlIsai Olvera

Customer experience

dTector

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

RAYSID

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dTector

One-time1
  • dTector PRO$4.99
None

RAYSID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dTector free?
dTector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAYSID free?
RAYSID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dTector or RAYSID?
RAYSID is rated higher. dTector averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while RAYSID averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do dTector or RAYSID have ads?
dTector shows ads; RAYSID does not.
Which is updated more often, dTector or RAYSID?
dTector ships an update every 6 weeks, and RAYSID weekly. Most recently, dTector was updated on October 3, 2026 and RAYSID on October 6, 2026.

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