# Prospecting Log: Gold Story — Panning, BLM Claims & GPS Map

> Offline prospecting maps and find logging for metal detecting and treasure hunting. (iPhone/iPad app by Hyun Sik Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prospecting-log-gold-story/id6780093786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hyun Sik Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871784166)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prospecting-log-gold-story/id6780093786/reviews.md

## What is Prospecting Log?

Gold Story is a private, offline-first field journal for gold prospectors. Log finds and trips, save promising spots, learn field techniques, explore historic USGS gold sites, and research BLM mining-claim records from one app built for places with no signal.

SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Gold Story Pro is required to create new finds, trips, and spots and to use the app's maps, lessons, filters, insights, on-device AI, claim records, research leads, and due-diligence tools. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day free trial on either plan. Gold Story offers no free usage tier and no lifetime purchase for new customers.

People who previously purchased the retired lifetime unlock or Claims Pass keep the access covered by their purchase. The lifetime unlock remains permanent; an active legacy Claims Pass remains valid through its paid term.

YOUR RECORDS REMAIN YOURS
If a subscription ends, everything you already logged stays readable, editable, deletable, and exportable. Full JSON, CSV, GPX, KML, and photo exports remain available. Gold Story never holds your own field records hostage.

FIELD JOURNAL
• Log finds with GPS, photos, weight, method, water level, notes, and time
• Record trips with timing, weather, notes, and breadcrumb trails
• Save named spots and review your complete field history
• See records, trends, advanced filters, and insights
• Use on-device AI for grounded find notes and trip recaps on supported devices

OFFLINE MAPS AND LEARNING
• Explore 75,000+ documented historic USGS gold sites with detailed records
• Download gold-region packs before heading beyond cell coverage
• Work from a worldwide low-zoom offline base map and detailed US coverage
• Open all 44 practical lessons on water, technique, safety, and legal basics

CLAIM RESEARCH
• Download active and closed BLM claim-record packs for 11 covered US states
• View PLSS location, status, acreage, source date, and BLM serial-register links
• Refresh records weekly and review nearby changes around your saved ground
• Build research leads by comparing historic producing sites with installed records
• Keep a timestamped research log of the checks you performed

Claim locations are approximate quarter-section references, not surveyed boundaries or legal advice. Records can change. Always confirm land status and current claim ownership with the BLM, county, and relevant land manager before prospecting.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, analytics, or tracking. Journal data stays on your device unless you choose to export it or make an iCloud backup. The public catalog is used only to download optional map data. The app interface is in English.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
Payment is charged to your Apple ID after any eligible trial. Your subscription renews automatically each month or year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://studioam.art/apps/gold-story/privacy

## Key features

- Offline historical gold site maps
- Fifteen-second find logger
- Private spot naming and mapping
- AI-powered note transcription
- Prospecting lessons and guides
- Data export (JSON, GPX)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Story Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prospecting-log-gold-story/id6780093786/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful in US

*2026-07-23*

Offline support is very helpful

**Developer response:** Thank you! We’re glad offline support is helping in the field. Gold Story is built to keep your maps, site data, and find journal useful when reception disappears. We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

## Frequently asked questions about Prospecting Log

### What is Gold Story Pro?

Gold Story Pro is a one-time unlock that removes the monthly AI transcription limit. It is tied to your Apple ID and offers lifetime access to all Pro features. The app itself is free to download and use with limited AI features.

### Does Gold Story have ads?

No, Gold Story does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a one-time purchase for Pro features, ensuring an ad-free experience.

### Can I use Gold Story offline?

Yes, Gold Story is designed for offline use. Once you install region packs, the historical maps and logging features work without an internet signal, making it ideal for remote prospecting locations.

### How often is Gold Story updated?

The latest version of Gold Story is 1.6.2, last updated on July 15, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained by its developers.

### What devices support Gold Story?

Gold Story is currently supported on iPhones. The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

### How does the AI transcription work in Gold Story?

The on-device AI in Gold Story can transcribe your handwritten notes about finds, automatically filling fields like method, water, and conditions. This feature is limited to three free uses per month, with Pro unlocking unlimited usage.

### Can I export my data from Gold Story?

Yes, you can export all your data from Gold Story at any time. This includes your journal as JSON, every location as GPX, and photos zipped alongside your logs.

### Is my prospecting data private with Gold Story?

Yes, all your data, including named spots and logged finds, is private and stored solely on your device. The app does not require an account or track your activity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.3 — 2026-08-18

Gold Story Pro is available as a one-time purchase again, alongside the monthly and yearly plans. Buy it once and keep it — no subscription, nothing to cancel. All three options unlock the same journal, maps, lessons and claim research.

If you bought the earlier one-time unlock, it still works. Use Restore Purchase.

### 1.11.2 — 2026-08-17

Adds a new tailings lesson, clearer claim-data freshness on the map, and an exact-value review before sharing support reports. Also strengthens journal recovery, photo handling, purchases, and accessibility.

### 1.11.1 — 2026-08-13

Improves purchase and account-change reliability, data recovery, and accessibility.

### 1.11.0 — 2026-08-11

Gold Story Pro now includes the complete app — journal, lessons, region and BLM claim maps, weekly-refreshed records, research leads, and due-diligence tools — with monthly and yearly plans. Both plans include a 3-day trial for eligible new subscribers. The separate Claims Pass is no longer offered; existing subscribers keep access through their paid term.

### 1.10.0 — 2026-08-08

Gold Story ist jetzt ein Abo: 3 Tage kostenlos testen, danach 4,99 $ im Monat oder 29,99 $ im Jahr. Der einmalige Pro-Kauf wird nicht mehr angeboten — wer ihn bereits gekauft hat, behält ihn dauerhaft, unverändert.

Deine Aufzeichnungen bleiben deine. Alle bisher erfassten Funde, Touren, gespeicherten Stellen und Fotos bleiben lesbar, und der vollständige Export (JSON, CSV, GPX, KML und Fotos) funktioniert weiter, ob du abonnierst oder nicht. Das Abo deckt neue Funde, alle Lektionen, die KI-Notizen auf dem Gerät und jedes Offline-Regionspaket ab.

Der BLM Claims Pass bleibt unverändert und weiterhin separat.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*