A metal detecting app built for the field
LuckyFind turns every hunt into a record. Track routes with GPS, log finds with photos and categories, overlay your detecting history on the map, and earn badges as your collection grows — free for iPhone and Android.
How it works
Three steps. No setup, no syncing, no learning curve — open the app, start a hunt, and let it record.
Start a route
Tap once to begin tracking. LuckyFind records your path via GPS and follows along on a satellite map. Pause and resume anytime.
Log every find
When you dig something good, snap a photo and tag the find with a category. The GPS coordinates and date are saved automatically.
Review your hunts
Browse past routes on the map, compare statistics across spots, and see every find you've ever logged sorted by category.
Simple Metal Detecting
Know exactly where you have detected and what you have found! LuckyFind's easy to use interface provides a simple way to keep track of your routes and finds like never before.
Track Routes
View your current route using GPS navigation, easily pause and resume your routes at your convenience, and view detailed statistics about your routes and finds.
Log Finds
Effortlessly track what you find, record the GPS location, input find name, category and other important information, and take photos of your discoveries.
Map Overlays
Toggle between satellite, hybrid and standard maps, overlay your current finds, and add your previous routes and finds on the map for better exploration.
History Tracking
View all your past routes in one location, compare statistics about your routes and finds, and browse your previous finds sorted by category with their locations.
Free, field-tested metal detecting tutorials
Choosing your first detector, finding spots no one else hunts, reading target IDs, and identifying the old coins you pull out of the ground — written and reviewed by active detectorists.
Metal Detecting for Beginners
Detector picks, where to hunt, signal reading, and the recovery technique that keeps you welcome at parks.
How to Metal Detect on the Beach
Tides, salt water, sand-scoop technique, and the four beach zones that decide your hunt.
How to Research Spots
Historical USGS topos, Sanborn maps, LIDAR, and the field signs that prove a homestead used to stand here.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about LuckyFind.
Is LuckyFind free?
LuckyFind is free to download and try on iPhone and Android. The app is freemium — core route tracking and find logging are available at no cost, and some advanced features are part of a premium upgrade.
Does LuckyFind work without internet?
Yes. LuckyFind tracks GPS routes and logs finds entirely offline. You can detect in remote spots without cell service. Map tiles for the satellite view need a connection to load fresh tiles, but recently viewed areas remain available offline via the device's map cache.
Does LuckyFind detect metal itself?
No. LuckyFind is a companion app for use alongside an actual metal detector — it doesn't replace one. The app handles GPS route tracking, find logging, photo cataloging, and map overlays so you can focus on detecting.
What metal detectors does it work with?
All of them. LuckyFind doesn't connect to your detector — it runs on your phone in your pocket. Works equally well alongside a Garrett ACE, Minelab Equinox, Nokta Simplex, or any other detector.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes. LuckyFind requires a free account so your routes, finds, and photos stay tied to your profile. Sign-up takes about a minute and uses your email.
What data does LuckyFind collect?
Your routes, finds, photos, and notes are stored locally on your device. We do not sell or share your detecting data. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
Is LuckyFind on iPad?
LuckyFind runs on iPad, but only iPads with Wi-Fi + Cellular have built-in GPS — Wi-Fi-only iPads can't track routes in the field. Either way, the app is best on a phone you can carry in your pocket while detecting.
Track your next hunt
Free for iPhone and Android. Open the app, start a route, and let LuckyFind do the rest.
Contact
Contact Us
contact@getluckyfind.com