# Hand Held Metal Detector

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id712588353](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id712588353)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id712588353`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tigran Mkhitaryan
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (52 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-23
- **First published:** 2013-10-01
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hand-held-metal-detector/id712588353)
- **Website:** [http://www.alfarays.com](http://www.alfarays.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://alfarays.com/privacy\_en.html](http://alfarays.com/privacy_en.html)

## Description

Hand Held Metal Detector uses the iPhone/iPad magnetometer to identify ferromagnetic metals such as steel, iron, gold, and silver. Developed, tuned, and tested over four months, it leverages the device's magnetic sensors to indicate metal objects near bags or pockets.

Calibration is simple—shake the device to calibrate. Best sensitivity is near the camera on iOS devices. This app performs magnetic metal detection and supports vibration mode for discreet use.

## Rankings

- #187,192 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are mixed. Many users report the app can detect metal objects and save money, with successes on nails, wires, gold, and keys. However, many point to significant limitations: inconsistent results, requirement of direct contact, unreliable alerts, limited metal types detected, and compatibility issues on some devices. The app is valued for its low cost and accessibility but should not be relied upon for serious metal detecting.

### Pros

- Detects metal objects in various tests (nails, buried wires, gold, keys).
- Low-cost or free app that saves money vs renting a metal detector.
- Compact, lightweight and ergonomic; easy to handle.
- Positive user sentiment and widespread praise on usefulness.

### Cons

- Inconsistent performance; many users report unreliable metal detection and occasional false positives.
- Must be in direct contact with metal; cannot hover or sense from a distance.
- Auditory/vibration alerts can fail or behave unpredictably on some devices.
- Limited detection for certain metals (coins, silver) and device compatibility issues on some iPhone models/Apple Watch.

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