Detect nearby electromagnetic fields to locate metal objects and magnets. This tool can also help find metallic studs and wiring behind walls using your phone's magnetometer.
1.0.3
March 1, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New features
MoreMetal Finder is a utility app that uses your phone's built-in magnetometer to detect electromagnetic fields and locate magnetic metals, as well as metallic studs and wiring behind walls.
No, Metal Finder only works with magnetic metals such as steel and iron. It cannot detect non-magnetic metals like aluminum or copper.
The app relies on the phone's magnetometer. The magnetic field level in nature is approximately 49μT (micro tesla) or 490mG (milli gauss), which is displayed by default. Accuracy can vary based on device hardware and environmental interference.
Metal Finder is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
Yes, Metal Finder is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.
No, Metal Finder does not contain advertisements. It is an ad-free application.
The latest version of Metal Finder, 1.0.3, was last updated on March 1, 2016.
Metal Finder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
