About This App
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Category
Productivity
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Installs
10M+
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Content Rating
Everyone
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
https://www.appwest.co.uk/privacy-policy.html
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Editor Reviews
Metal Detector - Gold Finder is a utility app designed to help you locate metal objects using your phone's built-in magnetic sensor. I downloaded this from Google Play about six months ago when I was curious about what was buried in my backyard. The app is available on both Google Play and the App Store, and it has over 5 million installs so far. It's completely free to download, and you don't need to register or create an account to start using it. There are no in app purchases, and the ads are pretty minimal compared to other apps I have tried. It just works right out of the box, which is exactly what I wanted.
To use the app, you just open it and move your phone around like you are scanning the ground. The sensor detects changes in the magnetic field when metal is nearby. I found it works best when I move slowly and keep my phone flat. A simple tip I learned is to calibrate your phone's compass first by moving it in a figure eight pattern. That makes the app more accurate. You can also adjust the sensitivity level in the settings if you are getting too many false signals. I usually keep it on medium sensitivity for general use around my garden and parks.
There are a few other metal detector apps on Google Play, but this one feels the most reliable to me. I tried something like Metal Detector Pro before, but it had way too many ads and kept crashing. Metal Detector - Gold Finder is simpler and just gets the job done without all the extra fluff. Another one I tested was Metal Detector EMF, but it wasn't as accurate in real world use. I stick with this app because it is lightweight, easy to use, and actually finds things like coins and nails in my yard. It's not perfect, but for a free app, it does way more than I expected.
Features
- 🔍 Real time metal detection: The app uses your phone's magnetic sensor to show a live reading when metal is near. I compared it with Metal Detector Pro, and this one gives faster updates without lagging.
- ⚙️ Adjustable sensitivity: You can change how sensitive the sensor is from low to high. This helps cut down on false alerts. Other apps like Metal Detector EMF don't give you this much control.
- 📱 Simple interface: There are no confusing buttons or menus. You just open and scan. I found this much easier than using other apps that have too many options and clutter the screen.
Pros
- ✅ Accurate for basic use: It finds coins, keys, and nails pretty well. I used Metal Detector Pro before and it gave more false positives than this one.
- ✅ Free with few ads: Most apps in this category push a lot of ads or ask for money. This one stays mostly clean and respectful of your time.
- ✅ No registration needed: You don't have to sign up or share your email. That's a big plus compared to apps that force you to create an account first.
Cons
- ❌ Limited depth range: It only detects metal close to the surface. Deeper objects are often missed. Other apps like Metal Detector Pro claim deeper detection.
- ❌ Sensor dependent: If your phone has a weak magnetic sensor, the app won't work well. Not all devices are supported equally.