MAJOR UPDATE
LiDAR Discovery Launch
Explore LiDAR terrain in England and supported US areas with Pro, plus new checklists and improved route planning.
DetectBuddy: Metal Detecting
GPS Routes, Finds & Logbook
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Discover the terrain with LiDAR maps in supported areas of England and the US. Prepare your next dig with plan notes and reusable checklists. LiDAR requires Pro.
Record your metal detecting routes, save finds with photos and locations, and build your own private finds museum. Plan your next dig, explore LiDAR terrain in supported areas, and relive the story behind every discovery.
No account required. Your saved finds, routes, notes, photos and videos are stored on your device, with no DetectBuddy cloud database. We do not store or access your detecting records.
EXPLORE TERRAIN WITH LIDAR
Look beyond the satellite view to explore ground features and earthworks while planning or recording. Adjust the LiDAR overlay to compare terrain with the map beneath.
LiDAR is available in supported areas of England and the United States. Try a five-minute preview. Continued access requires DetectBuddy Pro. Coverage varies by location.
RECORD YOUR ROUTES AND FINDS
Track where you have searched and save finds in context. Add photos, videos, notes, locations, dates, measurements and identification details to create a personal metal detecting logbook.
Session recovery helps you resume recording after interruptions or app restarts. View your routes and finds together on the map.
PLAN YOUR NEXT DIG
Research locations, mark search areas and add plan notes before heading out. Create preparation checklists for your detector, pinpointer, tools and finds kit, then save reusable templates for future trips.
Prepare for permissions, rallies and detecting sessions with your research and kit list in one place.
BUILD YOUR PERSONAL FINDS MUSEUM
Turn coins, relics and artefacts into a collection worth revisiting. Browse your finds in a gallery and organise collections by trip, permission, location, object type, historical period or theme.
Create museum-style display cards with themed layouts and QR codes for sharing, display and reference. Explore example finds and an example adventure to see what you can create.
RELIVE THE ADVENTURE
Revisit completed outings through an interactive replay of your route and discoveries. Return to the photos, places and moments behind each find.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account or login required
• No DetectBuddy server storage for your saved finds or detecting locations
• No ads or cross-app tracking
• Optional App Lock with Face ID or PIN
Map, weather and LiDAR requests use online services. Your saved detecting records are not uploaded to a DetectBuddy cloud database.
IMPORT, EXPORT AND STAY IN CONTROL
Import and export supported route and collection data, including GPX routes, to keep your detecting history portable.
DETECTBUDDY PRO
DetectBuddy is free to use, with an optional auto-renewable Pro subscription. Unlock LiDAR in supported areas, enhanced display tools, curated exhibitions, premium card themes and richer media options.
Plans, billing periods and prices are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.
Always follow local laws, obtain permission where required, and record or report finds responsibly.
Terms of Use:
https://detectbuddy.com/terms_of_use.html
Privacy Policy:
https://detectbuddy.com/privacy_policy.html
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DetectBuddy 1.1.0 makes you see the terrain. Prepare your dig. Enjoy the adventure.
• NEW: LiDAR terrain maps — look beyond the satellite view to explore ground features while planning or recording. Available in supported areas of England and the US. Try a five-minute preview, with continued access through DetectBuddy Pro.
• NEW: Plan notes and checklists — keep your research and kit list together. Start with Dig essentials or save your own reusable checklist templates.
• Easier planning - improved location search, refined map controls and clearer saving make preparing your next outing simpler.
• Explore example finds and an example adventure to discover what you can create with DetectBuddy.
Plus refinements to route previews, adventure replays and find cards.
The developer, Gabor Gyarmati, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Gabor Gyarmati
- Size
- 69.1 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- DetectBuddy PRO Annual $29.99
- DetectBuddy PRO Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Gabor Gyarmati