NCMD vs FindsLog

The NCMD App is for members who want to access their membership account on the go. Featuring latest news, members' forum, competitions, plus what to do in the event of a major find. There is also the ability to photograph finds and record their location using what3words. National Council for Metal Detecting provides insurance to metal detectorists and represents members at Government level on the creation of or any changes to legislation that may affect the hobby of metal detecting.

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