Detect Hidden
Metal Instantly
Find wall studs, avoid pipes, and locate buried metal using your iPhone's built-in magnetometer. No extra equipment required.
Your phone is already a metal detector.
Metal Detector Finder uses the magnetometer built into every iPhone to sense metal around you.
Instant Metal Detection
Point your phone at a wall, floor, or ground and get real-time magnetic field readings. Detect hidden metal in seconds, not minutes.
Find Studs Before You Drill
Locate wall studs and metal framing behind drywall. Hang shelves, mount TVs, and drill with confidence knowing exactly where the studs are.
Avoid Hidden Pipes & Wires
Scan walls before cutting or drilling to detect metal pipes and conduit. Avoid costly damage and dangerous accidents.
No Extra Hardware Needed
Uses the magnetometer already in your iPhone. No bluetooth gadgets, no accessories, no batteries. Just open the app and scan.
Live Signal Strength Meter
Watch the signal strength change in real time as you move closer to metal. Visual and audio feedback guide you to the exact location.
Works Completely Offline
No internet connection needed. All detection runs on your device using hardware sensors. Use it in basements, crawl spaces, or remote sites.
Three steps. Zero guesswork.
Open the app
Launch Metal Detector Finder. The magnetometer sensor activates instantly.
Scan the surface
Slowly move your iPhone along the wall, floor, or ground. Watch the signal meter respond to hidden metal.
Find the metal
The signal spikes when metal is detected. Audio and visual alerts mark the exact spot.
See it in action.
Clean, focused interface that shows you exactly where the metal is.
Built for real situations.
Whether you're hanging a shelf or searching a backyard, Metal Detector Finder gets the job done.
DIY Home Projects
Find wall studs before mounting a TV, hanging heavy shelves, or installing curtain rods. Know exactly where to drill every time.
Contractors & Electricians
Locate metal pipes, conduit, and framing behind walls before cutting or drilling. Save time and avoid costly mistakes on the job.
Treasure Hunting & Metal Detecting
Scan your backyard, park, or beach for buried coins, jewelry, and metal objects. A pocket-sized metal detector you already own.
Finding Lost Items
Dropped a screw in the carpet? Lost a ring in the yard? Sweep the area with your phone and let the magnetometer find it.
App vs. Hardware Stud Finder
See why your iPhone replaces a $30+ gadget.
Why use your phone as a metal detector?
You already carry a magnetometer in your pocket. Here's why this app beats dedicated tools.
Save $30+ on a Stud Finder
Hardware stud finders cost $20-$50 and sit in a drawer 99% of the time. This app is free and always with you.
Ready in 2 Seconds
No calibration, no setup, no batteries. Open the app and start scanning immediately.
Works Anywhere, No Signal Needed
Runs entirely on your device sensors. Use it in basements, attics, crawl spaces, or outdoors with zero internet.
No Ads, No Clutter
A clean, focused interface. No banner ads blocking your readings, no pop-ups interrupting your scan.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about using your iPhone as a metal detector.
Learn More
Master metal detector finder with our comprehensive guides
Your next metal detector is already in your pocket.
Download Metal Detector Finder for free and start scanning walls, floors, and ground in seconds.