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Thank you so much for the kind words! Keeping the map simple and quick to explore is exactly what we aim for. Happy exploring, and let us know anytime if there is something you'd like to see in orecast.

Discover geological features, mineral deposits, and fossil sites with detailed maps and AI-powered identification. Explore historical mining areas, landforms, and receive ordnance warnings. Save offline maps and track your finds.
1.0.14
October 31, 2026
Neu in 1.0.14: Mulden & Rinnen, Luftbilder von 1944/45 und eine klarere Kartenwahl. Mulden & Rinnen Eine neue Ebene zeigt, wo das Gelände tiefer oder höher liegt als seine Umgebung: alte Flussrinnen, Senken, Gräben und Kanten, auch unter Acker und Wiese. Berechnet aus Laserdaten, dargestellt in Blau und Rot. Ohne Pro als Vorschau rund um die Kartenmitte, mit Pro auf der ganzen Karte. Luftbilder von 1944/45 Unter „Früher“ stehen jetzt Luftbilder vom Kriegsende, dort, wo sie frei verfügbar sind, immer mit dem Hinweis auf Blindgänger. Teil von orecast Pro. Kartenwahl Jede Ebene ist eine Karte mit Symbol, Namen, einer Zeile Erklärung und Schalter. Die Belege je Wabe findest du direkt in der Kartenwahl. Der Knopf „Karten“ zeigt, wie viele Ebenen an sind. Oben auf der Karte zeigt ein Kasten „Sichtbar“, was gerade zu sehen ist, mit einem Regler je Ebene. Außerdem Das Luftbild von heute ist für alle frei. Die Werbung ist abgeschaltet. Der Erststart ist kürzer. Das Pro-Angebot zeigt Jahr und Monat, und die Kaufseite nennt genau, was Pro freischaltet.
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Thank you so much for the kind words! Keeping the map simple and quick to explore is exactly what we aim for. Happy exploring, and let us know anytime if there is something you'd like to see in orecast.
orecast displays documented ores, minerals, and fossil sites on a map, indicating their geological age and source. It also highlights landforms like old river channels and ditches, and historical mining features such as adits and spoil heaps.
The AI assessment in orecas explains local geology in simple terms. You can take a photo of a rock or fossil, and the AI will suggest its potential identification. Your first three AI uses are free with a free account.
Yes, you can save an area to your phone beforehand, allowing the map, sites, and ordnance warnings to function without a signal. With a free account, you can save one area, while Pro users can save multiple areas.
orecas offers historical map overlays including old maps from the 1800s and old aerial photos from 1930, with some from 1944/45 available where released by German states. These historical maps are part of the orecas Pro subscription.
Yes, orecas contains advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features and subscriptions.
The latest version of orecas is 1.0.14, which was last updated on October 31, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and data enhancements.
orecas offers two subscription plans: Orecast Premium at $7.99 per month and orecas Pro yearly at $59.00 per year, providing access to additional features and content.
orecas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. However, the app contains warnings about dangerous areas like adits and shafts, advising users never to enter them.