# Detecting Log — Metal Detecting Field Journal

> Metal Detecting Field Journal (iPhone/iPad app by OPTIMAITION PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detecting-log/id6760321734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OPTIMAITION PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883858840)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 68 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detecting-log/id6760321734/reviews.md

## What is Detecting Log?

Detecting Log is the field journal built for metal detectorists. Never forget where a great find happened or what made that spot so productive.

Log every hunt in seconds with GPS pin drop, weather, soil type, detector settings, and notes. Record each find with type, metal, VDI, depth, and keeper flag. Add photos. Everything saves to your device and works offline.

OFFLINE FIRST - PRIVACY FOCUSED
Hunt data lives on your device by default. No account required to start logging. Cloud sync is optional and premium-only; you decide if and when your data leaves your phone.

LOG EVERY HUNT
• GPS pin with long-press drop and draggable placement
• Date, time, and duration
• Weather and soil type (pick from a list or type your own)
• Detector model and settings snapshot (sensitivity, discrimination, frequency)
• Notes for anything else worth remembering

TRACK EVERY FIND
• Find type: coin, jewellery, relic, trash, or metal
• Metal type, VDI signal reading, and depth
• Keeper flag to mark your best finds
• Photos: 1 per hunt (free account), 12 per hunt with Premium

DASHBOARD & ANALYTICS
• Totals: hunts, finds, keepers, field time, and finds-per-hunt average
• Finds & keepers trend chart: weekly, monthly, and yearly views
• VDI distribution scatter plot: see where your targets sit across the signal spectrum
• Depth vs keepers histogram: find the depth bands that produce the most keepers
• Top locations leaderboard with tap-through to each hunt

PREMIUM ANALYTICS - UNCOVER WHAT MAKES YOU BETTER
• Detector settings effectiveness matrix: which settings produce the most keepers?
• Weather correlation: discover your best hunting conditions
• Soil type performance: learn which ground works in your favour
• Target type trends over time: see how your detecting evolves hunt by hunt

PREMIUM PLAN INCLUDES
• Full analytics dashboard (8 charts)
• (Optional) cloud backup with cross-device sync
• Up to 12 photos per hunt
• Ad-free experience
• Unlimited CSV data exports (free tier: 1 per month)

Sync when you want. Hunt anywhere. Download free and start building your detecting record today.

Subscription terms: see Terms of Use at https://www.detectinglog.app/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-30

This update makes everyday logging smoother:

* Numeric fields (depth, VDI, sensitivity, frequency, and more) now have a Done button to close the keyboard.
* Improved text entry in Detector & Units settings - typing is now reliable, and your detector setup saves with a clear "Save" button.
* Premium members can now attach up to 12 photos per hunt.
* A steadier header - the banner area no longer shifts as ads load, and Premium members no longer see a brief ad flash.       
* General performance and stability improvements.

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### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-21

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-19

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*