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Currently, we can use a cell phone and discover a multitude of things, including using it as a metal detector.

That's right, if you didn't know you can use your smartphone and apps to be able to detect certain types of metals.

In this sense, allowing you to find things such as coins, keys or even gold, thanks to the help of the phone's own magnetic sensors.

These apps can also be used to find metal pipes inside walls or under floors, in addition to wires.

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That way, of course, would make it much easier to be able to locate the correct position of wires and tubes so as not to dig in the wrong place.

In this post, we made a selection of the most used apps these days to get this location result, check it out.

Metal detector by smart tools

With this app it is possible to detect metals just by moving your mobile device.

To gain access, just open the app and see the magnetic field readings.

Available free of charge for OS users android.

This natural magnetic field generates around 49 so as you move the device you can see the units floating.

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As the presence of metal approaches the magnetic field increases and the screen reading will fluctuate.

The tool will also be able to notify you through an audible signal or alarm.

If you prefer, customize the magnetic field level at which the alarm will sound until you change the beep sound in the options provided.

NETIGEN Metal Detector

Another option to locate metals around you, very similar to the app above as they both offer the same result.

However, it has a slightly different interface.

In this sense, you will find a large graphic screen where you can see the magnetic field and its fluctuation.

And also a meter thus showing its magnetic field reading.

With the NETIGEN Metal Detector, the user can activate the extended mode where the app will show the magnetic field in relation to the earth's magnetic field by turning the detector sound on or off.

The user can also change the values of magnetic fields that are shown in graphs, thus setting the level at which the alarm sounds.

Application easily located on the App Store, for users to use iPhone(iOS).

best metal detector

Available for OS users android and iPhone(iOS).

With it the user will also be able to set alarms, vibration intensity and magnetic field levels.

O extended mode is also available, with different interface, making your smartphone much like a real metal detector.

The app has an extra differential, which is the power button.

With it you will be able to turn the detector on or off, as unlike others where the deactivated option is not available while the app is in use.

Full screen graphics mode can be selected if preferred.

Tool easily found in stores Google Play Store and App Store.

Metal Detector by Gamma Play

Very practical, as this app does not have additional settings or other options.

To gain access, simply start detecting wires and other metal objects.


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With it, the user will not receive any vibration notification, only a digital meter that will show the value of the magnetic fields and a graph representing the same in real time.