# Hand Held Metal Detector

> iOS metal detector app using device magnetometer to find ferromagnetic metals. (iPhone/iPad app by Tigran Mkhitaryan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-held-metal-detector/id712588353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-held-metal-detector/id712588353/reviews.md

## What is Hand Held Metal Detector?

Hand Held Metal Detector Super Scanner
Compatible with iPhone and iPad

This metal detector was developed, tuned and tested during 4 months and is utilizing iPhone/iPad magnetometer full capabilities. Using this detector you’ll easily identify ferromagnetic metal objects (steel, iron, gold, pure silver). By approaching device to a bag or pocket (you can initially switch device to vibration mode for anonymity), you can easily find out whether there are metal objects.

It's not fake app, it's real metal detector, but work with only magnetic metal (such as steel, iron, etc.) 

Best sensitivity near the camera on your iOS Device.
Tip: Shake for calibration

## Key features

- Magnetometer-based metal detection
- Identifies ferromagnetic metals
- Vibration mode for discreet scanning
- Works with iPhone and iPad
- Calibration via shaking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-held-metal-detector/id712588353/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 手表用无反应，

*2024-09-19*

手表打开app，无测量反应

### 2/5 — Apple Watch App does Not function

*2022-05-01*

The App on the IPhone works fine, but on the Apple Watch it does Not work unfortunatly.

### 5/5 — Works so good

*2021-05-13*

I found a rusty nail in my kids dirt pile with this app

### 5/5 — Works

*2021-02-21*

Works found a buried electrical wire with it

### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem to work very well

*2021-02-21*

It just goes off at random no matter what you are pointing to, if you set the sensitivity high enough it will beep.

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2020-10-20*

I’m so thankful I downloaded this app, I dropped one of my Bluetooth earbuds into this grassy area, could not find it for 30 minutes straight, downloaded this and found it in the next 30 seconds

### 1/5 — Total rubbish!!!!!!

*2020-09-02*

This app does nothing other than bleeping at absolutely everything. No change at all with any form of metal. If I could have, I wouldn’t have even given it 1 star. Rubbish!!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-04-20, version 2.9*

It dont work at all

### 5/5 — I can’t

*2019-11-27*

Make it vibrate and I put metal in my pocket with sound alert off and vibrate mode on and I felt nothing but my iPad Pros case please tell me how

### 1/5 — Not a good app

*2019-10-14*

They don’t work no sound. They don’t even detect metal.

## Frequently asked questions about Hand Held Metal Detector

### What does the Hand Held Metal Detector app do?

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a metal detector. It uses the device's built-in magnetometer to detect ferromagnetic metals such as steel, iron, gold, and pure silver. You can use it to scan bags, pockets, or other areas for hidden metal objects.

### What types of metal can this app detect?

The app is designed to detect ferromagnetic metals. This includes common materials like steel and iron. It can also identify precious metals like gold and pure silver, as they exhibit magnetic properties detectable by the device's magnetometer.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

Yes, the Hand Held Metal Detector app is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. It leverages the full capabilities of the device's magnetometer to provide its metal detection functionality.

### How accurate is the metal detection?

The app was developed, tuned, and tested over four months to utilize the iPhone/iPad magnetometer's full capabilities. For best sensitivity, it is recommended to hold the device near its camera. The app works with magnetic metals, and calibration can be performed by shaking the device.

### Can I use this app discreetly?

Yes, the app offers a vibration mode that can be switched on. This allows for discreet scanning of bags or pockets without audible alerts, helping you to identify metal objects anonymously.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.3 — 2024-12-23

- Performance improvements and optimizations

### 3.0.2 — 2021-06-23

Minor bug fixes

### 3.0.1 — 2021-04-26

Minor bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2021-04-16

Bug fixes

### 2.9 — 2018-02-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fixes

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