# GoldSwell — Forecast Beach Cuts & Old Gold

> Forecast Beach Cuts & Old Gold (iPhone/iPad app by John Guthrie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldswell/id6758914961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Guthrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875725709)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldswell/id6758914961/reviews.md

## What is GoldSwell?

Forecast the Cut.

Stop guessing. Know when the black sand is exposed. GoldSwell predicts when storms and swells strip the beach to reveal deep cuts, hard pack, black sand, and old gold that others walk right over.

ACTIVE HUNT TRAIL TRACKING
Record your route, distance covered, and find locations while you detect. With your permission, GoldSwell uses precise location during an active Hunt, including when the app is closed or not in use, so trail tracking can continue with the screen off. Tracking starts only when you start a Hunt and stops when you pause or end it. GoldSwell never uses location data for ads or sells it.

GOLDILOX INDEX (GLX)
See beach readiness at a glance. GLX combines the Sand Stripping Index (SSI), Substrate Exposure Index (SEI), and tidal access into one clear score so you can recognise the Goldilox Zone™.

G-SPOTS™ — YOUR BEACH INTELLIGENCE NETWORK
Save and monitor beaches worldwide. View forecast overlays, swell direction, tides, and condition ratings in one place. Your spots stay yours.

SUBSTRATE EXPOSURE INDEX (SEI)
Follow the cumulative sand-removal conditions that can expose hard pack, gravel patches, and older target layers.

G-PROBE™ ANALYSIS
Run a G-Probe™ analysis on a saved G-Spot™ for detailed environmental and geomorphological insight, including sand movement, erosion patterns, and likely exposure conditions.

CONDITION ALERTS
Receive notifications when forecast conditions align, helping you act during short post-storm and low-tide windows.

PRIVATE HUNT JOURNAL
Keep your Hunt history, trails, finds, detector setup, and field notes together. Your G-Spots™ and finds remain private and are never shared with other detectorists.

The beach changes every tide. While others drive blind, you know where the cut may be opening.

Find the gold others miss.

Terms of Use: https://goldswell.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://goldswell.app/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunter | $1.99 | per month |
| Sniper | $4.99 | per month |
| Hunter Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Sniper Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 G-Spot Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| +5 G-Spot™ Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| +25 G-Spot™ Pack | $5.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.146 — 2026-08-31

GoldSwell now feels faster and clearer across Dashboard, Forecast, Hunts, Explore, and Profile.

• Content-shaped loading keeps each screen useful while fresh data arrives
• Hunt Hub opens sooner and adapts cleanly to compact screens
• Faster startup and navigation with less icon work in the app bundle
• Anonymous explorers can register directly from Dashboard
• Stronger notification, subscription, and account-state reliability

Forecast the Cut. Track the Hunt. Find the gold others miss.

### 1.0.145 — 2026-08-26

GoldSwell now responds faster across Dashboard, Forecast, Hunts, Explore, and Profile.

• Faster startup with less work on the launch path
• Quicker repeat loads when moving between features
• Smaller app download with unused icon assets removed
• Pull-to-refresh still fetches the latest conditions on demand
• Improved reliability around account changes and background updates

Forecast the Cut. Track the Hunt. Find the gold others miss.

### 1.0.144 — 2026-08-15

Meet the most capable GoldSwell yet.

• Start Hunts faster and keep your trail protected in the background
• Follow live Hunt progress from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones
• Switch seamlessly between metric and imperial units across forecasts and Hunt statistics
• Read clearer GLX markers and move confidently between the map and Forecast
• Rename, nudge, and release your own G-Spots with smoother controls

Forecast the Cut. Track the Hunt. Find the gold others miss.

### 1.0.126 — 2026-03-22

THE HUNT HUB OVERHAUL - A Tactical Journal for Detectorists

We've completely reinvented how you log your strikes. This is our biggest feature drop yet, bringing "Strava-level" tracking to beach hunting.

- Tactical Hunt Hub: A sleek, master-detail logbook to track all your past hunts, complete with full-screen interactive maps and timelines.
- AI Intel Snaps: GoldSwell now generates a spectral breakdown of the exact marine conditions, tide cycles, and swell energy that were present during your best strikes.
- Segment Tracking: Pause and resume your hunts. We now track your paths in 'sets' to keep your trial metrics dead accurate.
- The Finds Gallery: Upload photos, manage your targets, and build a private, encrypted archive of your treasure. 
- Detector Garage: Build and manage your arsenal. Assign specific rigs, machines, and coils to individual hunts to see what gear performs best.
- Cinema Nudge: Fine-tuning a G-Spot now deploys our state-of-the-art cinematic analysis engine for full topographical feedback.
- Tier Upgrades: Easily track your monthly G-Spot swaps directly from your profile dashboard.
- Massive performance upgrades to heatmaps, network stability, and cross-platform native parity.

Update now and start building your intelligent strike history. We'll see you in the Goldilox Zone.

### 1.0.106 — 2026-03-16

• Goldilox Zone™ tracking — see when conditions converge for prime detecting
• Improved account management — seamless on all devices
• Faster OTP verification — auto-submits when you enter your code
• Smarter forecast caching when switching between G-Spots™
• Performance and stability improvements

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