Teslameter. vs Pole Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Teslameter.
This utility app measures electromagnetic fields around you using your device's compass. It displays readings on X, Y, and Z axes in micro-teslas, along with a magnitude reading. Primarily for entertainment, it detects interference from magnetic objects or potential paranormal activity.
- Measures electromagnetic fields
- Displays X, Y, Z axis readings
- Calculates magnitude reading
- Detects magnetic object interference
- For entertainment purposes
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Teslameter lets you view current electromagnetic fields around you! To use, simply open Teslameter and bring your iPhone close to any ferromagnetic metal such as iron or steel, or any other magnetic object. Teslameter will measure the current magnetic fields on the X, Y, and Z axis in micro-teslas. In addition Teslameter displays a magnitude reading of (X^2+Y^2+Z^2). How exactly does it work? Since the iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4 includes a compass, Teslameter can measure the interference created by a ferromagnetic metal (or paranormal activity). Teslameter is NOT a true teslameter and shouldn't be used for anything but entertainment purposes.
Pole Detector
Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.
- Identify north and south magnetic poles
- Uses smartphone Teslameter
- Assists with magnet experiments
- Useful for magnet production
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pole Detector at 60% against Teslameter.'s 0%. Pole Detector also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Teslameter. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pole Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pole Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Teslameter.'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Pole Detector's.
Teslameter. ships an update every 12 months, Pole Detector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Teslameter. | Pole Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | margaret kovatch | Webcraft AG |
Customer experience
Teslameter.
Pole Detector
In-app purchases
Teslameter.
- Remove Ads$1.99
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Pole Detector free?
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