# FindsLog — Metal detecting log & maps > Metal detecting log & maps (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Crammond.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findslog/id6775399218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andrew Crammond](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775399220) - Category: Lifestyle, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findslog/id6775399218/reviews.md ## What is FindsLog? FindsLog is a private, offline-first metal detecting logbook and mapping app built specifically for detectorists. Record your finds, track detecting sessions, manage permissions and land access, map rallies and survey areas, and keep your detecting history organised in one place. Whether you are recording a single find, mapping a permission, documenting a full day detecting or planning a larger search area, FindsLog is designed to give you one practical place to keep everything together. FIND RECORDING • Save finds with photos and GPS locations • Record material, depth, TID/VDI and other find details • Save detector and programme information • Add notes and additional context • Link finds to the detecting session where they were discovered • Favourite important finds for quick access • Filter, browse and review your saved finds DETECTING SESSIONS • Start a detecting session and record your GPS trail • Review where you have searched on the map • Keep track of session duration, distance and finds • Link finds directly to individual digs • Archive completed digs while keeping your detecting history organised PERMISSIONS & LAND ACCESS • Create and manage detecting permissions • Map fields and permission boundaries • Keep land access information organised • Create Land Access agreements within the app • Maintain records relating to landowners, permissions and access arrangements RALLIES & SURVEY AREAS • Create detailed rally maps with detecting fields and other useful areas • Organise and review rally information • Share supported rally information using Rally Cloud • Create Survey Areas for research and detecting planning • Map multiple areas, boundaries and points of interest MAPPING & RESEARCH • View your finds, digs, permissions, rallies and survey areas on the map • Add map markers, lines, polygons and freehand highlights • Import supported GPS and mapping data • Use supported LiDAR and hillshade mapping where available • Build up a detailed visual record of where you have searched and what you have found REPORTS, EXPORTS & BACKUPS • Create find and location reports • Generate safer location-sharing reports without exposing unnecessary exact location information • Export supported data in formats including CSV, KML, GPX, GeoJSON and KMZ • Create backups of your FindsLog data • Restore supported backups when required YOUR RECORDS, YOUR CONTROL FindsLog is designed around keeping your detecting records under your control. Your core detecting records are stored locally on your device, allowing FindsLog to remain useful in the field even when an internet connection is unavailable. There is no normal FindsLog account required simply to record and manage your own finds and detecting data. Online services are only used where required for specific features, such as supported map data or Rally Cloud sharing. FINDSLOG PRO FindsLog Pro provides access to the app's full recording, mapping, reporting, land access and backup feature set. A free trial is available, followed by a yearly subscription. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/findslog-privacy-policy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | FindsLog | $3.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-13 Missing permission creation button. Fixed lidar load speed, cache and only to boundary ### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-12 What’s New in FindsLog 1.0.4 • Improved live detecting trail display and reliability • Added clearer Dig archiving, restoring and permanent deletion • Added an Archived Digs section so older sessions remain easy to find • Improved Permission deletion while preserving linked finds, digs and agreements • General stability, performance and reliability improvements ### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-11 FindsLog 1.0.3 brings a range of improvements across mapping, backups, land access and general app reliability. • Improved backup and restore system with clearer progress information and better photo handling. • iPhone users can now optionally save copies of find photographs to a dedicated FindsLog album in Photos. • Added and improved Land Access tools for recording permissions and creating landowner agreements. • Improved Survey Areas for organising and researching areas of interest. • Improvements to Rally sharing and management. • Improved find reports and PDF layouts. • Improvements to mapping, trails and background session recording. • General performance, stability and usability improvements throughout the app. • Various bug fixes and reliability improvements. Existing FindsLog data remains available when updating. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-01 Improved Rally and Permission maps with grouped and collapsible map items, clearer field labels, rally map legends, better editing controls, and general performance and reliability fixes. ### 1.0.0 — 2026-06-26 Initial release of FindsLog. Record detecting sessions, save finds with photos and locations, manage permissions and rallies, explore research areas and LiDAR, and back up or export your data. --- *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 2026-08-16.*