# MNsight — MN Lidar and what's below

> Minnesota geological information based on GPS location and map interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by Regents of the University of Minnesota.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626)
- Category: Navigation, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews.md

## What is MNsight?

Tap anywhere on the map within Minnesota to get information about the soil, glacial geology, depth of the bedrock below the land's surface, and the types and ages of the bedrock in that location. Press the 'below me now' button to instantly get the above information about your current GPS determined location.

## Key features

- Map-based geological data
- GPS location information
- Soil and bedrock details
- Glacial geology insights
- Bedrock age and type

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2021-07-06*

Can see the layer with LIDAR but when i click it just shows an error

## Frequently asked questions about MNsight

### What geological information does MNsight provide?

MNsight provides details on soil, glacial geology, bedrock depth, and the types and ages of bedrock for any tapped location or your current GPS position within Minnesota.

### How accurate is the location data in MNsight?

The app uses your device's GPS to determine your current location for instant geological information. The accuracy of this data depends on your device's GPS capabilities.

### Can I use MNsight offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, typically, map-based applications require an internet connection to load and display geological data.

### What devices support MNsight?

MNsight is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for MNsight?

MNsight has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

### How often is MNsight updated?

The last update for MNsight was on March 7, 2018, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates mentioned in the provided data.

### Does MNsight have ads?

No, MNsight does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What do users like about MNsight?

Based on the limited ratings, users appreciate the app's ability to provide specific geological information for Minnesota. The average rating is 4.2 stars.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-03-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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