Best Metal Detecting Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Looking for free metal detecting apps and games? 20 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Metal Detecting Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dtecto: Metal DetectingDtecto: Metal DetectingFree5.0★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
2Relic Hunter: Metal DetectingRelic Hunter: Metal DetectingFree—NoYesNov 2026
3Metal Detector EMFMetal Detector EMFFree4.6★ (2.5K)NoYesNov 2026
4LuckyFind: Metal Detecting AppLuckyFind: Metal Detecting AppFree4.0★ (55)NoYesOct 2026
5Metal Detector: CoilPilotMetal Detector: CoilPilotFree—NoYesOct 2026
6Metal Detecting: DetectorOSMetal Detecting: DetectorOSFree—NoYesJul 2026
7Ground Score Metal DetectingGround Score Metal DetectingFree5.0★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
8Aureal - Metal DetectingAureal - Metal DetectingFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Metal Detecting

Metal Detector EMF#3

Metal Detector EMF by ExaMobile S.A.

Find metals and magnetic field
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application uses your smartphone's magnetic sensor to detect nearby metal objects. It can help you find hidden metallic items, act as a treasure hunting tool, or even assist in ghost hunting by visualizing magnetic field trends. Requires a device with a magnetic sensor to function.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Surprisingly accurate
  • 🔍 Helpful for finding lost items
  • 💡 Innovative use of phone sensors
  • 🔍 Useful for locating property markers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔍 Limited detection range
  • 🔍 Only detects magnetic metals
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

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FAQ about Metal Detecting

What are the best metal detecting apps & games for iPhone?
Dtecto: Metal Detecting tops our metal detecting apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 10 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top metal detecting apps & games we rank are free to download, including Dtecto: Metal Detecting and Relic Hunter: Metal Detecting.
Dtecto: Metal Detecting has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ metal detecting apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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