Building tools that empower detectorists to explore responsibly.
Aureal Labs exists to strengthen the metal detecting hobby — not exploit it. We believe that responsible detecting, transparent tools, and respect for the land can coexist with the thrill of discovery.
Too many apps treat detectorists as data points, monetizing location information and personal finds. We took a different path. Aureal is built on a simple promise: your data, your finds, always yours.
Aureal started with a simple frustration: why wasn't there a detecting app that actually respected the hobby? One that helped you track hunts, log finds, and research sites — without selling your location data or cluttering the experience with ads?
So we built it. Aureal is designed by detectorists, for detectorists. Every feature exists because it solves a real problem in the field — from offline maps that work in remote areas to historic overlays that help you find forgotten homesites.
And then there's PermissionLink™. Getting permission to detect shouldn't feel awkward or adversarial. We created a system that makes it easy for landowners to say yes — with clear boundaries, time windows, and complete control. It's better for detectorists and better for property owners.
Your find locations are yours alone. We never sell, share, or monetize your personal data or detecting history.
Private property rights matter. We build tools that make permission easy and landowner relationships sustainable.
Every find tells a story. We encourage proper documentation, responsible recovery, and appropriate reporting.
Leave sites better than you found them. Our eco-impact tracking helps you see the positive difference you make.
No dark patterns, no predatory upsells, no ads. Just well-crafted software that helps you enjoy the hobby.
The detecting community shaped this app. Your feedback drives our roadmap, and we build in the open.
Au is the chemical symbol for gold — the ultimate prize for many detectorists. But "Aureal" evokes something more: the aural tones that guide us, telling us when to dig, and something ethereal — that almost mystical feeling when you unearth a piece of history that's been waiting decades or centuries to be found.
It's a name that captures the treasure we seek, the signals that help us find it, and the magic of discovery itself.
Aureal Labs LLC
Gainesville, Florida, USA
2025