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Best Magnetism Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good magnetism apps and games. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Magnetism Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1EMF & Magnetic DetectorEMF & Magnetic DetectorFree4.5★ (305)YesYesAug 2026
2Magnetized Wristwatch CheckerMagnetized Wristwatch CheckerFree4.8★ (18)NoYesAug 2026
3Physics Toolbox Sensor SuitePhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteFree4.7★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
4Hololab: Magnetism (AR)Hololab: Magnetism (AR)Free—NoNoMay 2026
5Magnetism - PhysicsMagnetism - Physics$0.995.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6MagneticARMagneticARFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Mag neat o!Mag neat o!Free4.8★ (4)YesNoMay 2026
8MARVLS: Physics II E&MMARVLS: Physics II E&MFree4.8★ (35)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Magnetism

EMF & Magnetic Detector#1

EMF & Magnetic Detector by Jose Bello

Detect wires & metal fast
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(305 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses your device's magnetometer to detect magnetic and electromagnetic fields. It helps locate metal objects, hidden wires, pipes, and even wood studs behind walls. Get real-time readings and alerts to explore your surroundings.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Accurate magnetic detection
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🔍 Helpful for finding hidden metal objects
  • 🔧 Useful for troubleshooting mechanical issues (e.g., magnetized watches)

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 🔋 Potential impact on device battery life
Magnetized Wristwatch Checker#2

Magnetized Wristwatch Checker by Deniss Fedotovs

Precise watchmakers tool
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8(18 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This utility app helps mechanical watch owners determine if their timepiece is magnetized. It provides a user-friendly interface with a calibrating feature for accurate results, ensuring your watch functions correctly.

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite#3

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite by Chrystian Vieyra

Sensor Data Visualization Tool
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app turns your smartphone into a scientific instrument suite, enabling measurement, recording, analysis, and export of real-time sensor data. It offers tools for kinematics, acoustics, light, magnetism, and more, suitable for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists.

More Magnetism apps to explore

4
Hololab: Magnetism (AR)
Hololab: Magnetism (AR)
Hololab: Magnetism (AR)
Learn with augmented reality
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
Magnetism - Physics
Magnetism - Physics
Magnetism - Physics
by www.ajaxmediatech.com
$0.99

Explore the principles of permanent magnets and magnetic materials with interactive animations and diagrams. Learn about magnetization and demagnetization methods, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Designed for K12 physics students to easily grasp complex concepts.

Permanent magnet fundamentalsMagnetization and demagnetizationInteractive 3D animations
📚 Education
(1)
paid
6
MagneticAR
MagneticAR
MagneticAR
Visualizing Magnetism
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Mag neat o!
Mag neat o!
Mag neat o!
Master the magnetism!
Free

Manipulate metal objects using magnetic forces to solve puzzles and create chaotic fun. Pull, throw, and detonate elements to achieve your goals in this physics-based game.

Magnetic manipulationPhysics-based gameplayMetal object interaction
🎮 Games
(4)
ad-supported
8
MARVLS: Physics II E&M
MARVLS: Physics II E&M
MARVLS: Physics II E&M
Electricity & Magnetism
Free

Explore physics and math concepts with interactive augmented reality models. This app brings abstract ideas to life, allowing users to manipulate and understand complex topics through their phone. Requires a printable Merge Cube for an immersive learning experience.

Augmented reality modelsInteractive physics conceptsMerge Cube integration
📚 Education
(35)
free
9
Magnetometer X
Magnetometer X
Magnetometer X
Metal Detector & Stud Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
MagnetMemory
MagnetMemory
MagnetMemory
by PRIVATE DEAL SA (PTY) LTD
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Metal Magnet
Metal Magnet
Metal Magnet
Metal, magnet & stud finder
$0.99

This utility app uses your device's magnetometer to detect metal objects and studs behind walls. It offers customizable sensitivity, sound and visual alerts, and works offline. Your privacy is prioritized as no data is collected.

Magnetometer sensor utilizationAdjustable sensitivity levelsSound and visual alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
12
MagneticBlox: 3D Block Builder
MagneticBlox: 3D Block Builder
MagneticBlox: 3D Block Builder
Build 3D models step by step
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
13
Balls and Magnets
Balls and Magnets
Balls and Magnets
Create magnetic field and move
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
14
Magnets+
Magnets+
Magnets+
Play with magnets!
Free

Engage with a physics-based puzzle game where you manipulate magnetic forces to guide negatively-charged magnets to specific positions. Featuring 20 difficulty levels, it offers a blend of learning and fun for both children and adults.

Magnetic force manipulationGravity simulation20 difficulty levels
🎮 Games
(3)
free with in-app purchases
15
Real EMF Detector
Real EMF Detector
Real EMF Detector
Magnetic Field & Gauss Meter
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Magnetick
Magnetick
Magnetick
Detect a magnetized watch
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Magnetscape
Magnetscape
Magnetscape
Magnetic field analysis tool
$6.99

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to analyze surrounding magnetic fields in real-time. It offers graphical, time-based, and frequency analysis modes for various applications, including metal detection and electromagnetic field investigation.

Real-time magnetic field monitoringGraphical magnetic field display (Scope mode)Time-based data tracing (Time mode)
🔧 Utilities
(2)
paid
18
Magnet Meter - Field Detector
Magnet Meter - Field Detector
Magnet Meter - Field Detector
Magnetometer & Metal Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
PolarClash
PolarClash
PolarClash
by Vernita Shawnta Daniels
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Magnet Flow!
Magnet Flow!
Magnet Flow!
by Lutfi Baykan
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Magnetism

What are the best magnetism apps & games for iPhone?
EMF & Magnetic Detector tops our magnetism apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 305 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top magnetism apps & games we rank are free to download, including EMF & Magnetic Detector and Magnetized Wristwatch Checker.
EMF & Magnetic Detector shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ magnetism apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app uses your device's built-in magnetometer to detect and measure magnetic and electromagnetic fields. It can help you locate ferromagnetic metal objects like wires, pipes, coins, and keys, as well as discover hidden wood studs behind walls or plasterboard.
The app leverages your device's magnetic sensor to quantify the intensity of the magnetic field. When placed near ferromagnetic materials, these fields cause a disturbance, leading to an increase in the readings displayed by the app. An active detection beep alerts you when a certain limit is reached.

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