# SGS MinFinder — Offline BC MINFILE field map

> Offline BC MINFILE field map (iPhone/iPad app by Simple Geospatial Solutions Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgs-minfinder/id6792078113 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simple Geospatial Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780077310)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgs-minfinder/id6792078113/reviews.md

## What is SGS MinFinder?

SGS MinFinder puts British Columbia's entire MINFILE mineral inventory in your pocket - and keeps it working when the cell signal doesn't.

16,000+ OCCURRENCES, FULLY OFFLINE
Every MINFILE occurrence is bundled in the app in a local database. Browse, search, and filter the whole province with no data connection. Pre-download topographic map tiles for the area you're heading to and the basemap works offline too.

BUILT FOR THE FIELD
- Map every occurrence across BC, clustered so the big picture is instantly clear.
- Filter by status - Producer, Past Producer, Developed Prospect, Prospect, Showing,
Anomaly - each colour-coded on the map.
- Search by name or MINFILE number and fly straight to any site.
- Real topographic basemaps from Esri so terrain, contours, and access roads are right
there.

THE FULL GEOLOGICAL RECORD
Tap any occurrence for the official details: status, host rock, deposit class, elevation, latitude/longitude (decimal and DMS), and UTM coordinates in both NAD27 and NAD83. One tap
opens the official BC MINFILE record online.

NAVIGATE TO THE SITE (Premium)
A live compass dial with real-time bearing and distance guides you to the exact occurrence - no trail required.

DOWNLOAD YOUR REGION BEFORE YOU GO
Draw a box around any area and cache its topographic tiles for offline use. Manage, reopen, or clear your downloaded regions any time.

PREMIUM
A one-time or subscription purchase unlocks compass navigation and the full expanded occurrence details. The map, search, filtering, and offline region downloads are free.

DATA SOURCES
Mineral data: BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (MINFILE), https://minfile.gov.bc.ca/. Basemap: Esri World Topographic Map.

SGS MinFinder is an independent, third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of British Columbia or any government agency.

LEGAL
Terms of Use (EULA): https://sgss.ca/mobile-apps/minfinder/terms
Privacy Policy: https://sgss.ca/mobile-apps/minfinder/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-01

Offline maps

• Fixed a crash that could occur while downloading an offline map region.
• Tap a saved region to see exactly which area it covers, outlined on the map.
• The estimated tile count in the region picker is now accurate. It previously
  read about four times lower than the number of tiles actually downloaded.
• Tidier region list: the saved-region cards are more compact.

Map

• Individual occurrence markers are back to their original size, so single
  showings are easier to pick out from clusters.

About

• The marker legend now doubles as a glossary — tap any status to read what
  that MINFILE classification means.
• Added a direct link to the BC MINFILE database, full basemap attribution,
  and a note clarifying that SGS MinFinder is an independent app.
• Corrected the map engine credit.

Elsewhere

• New app icon, and the splash screen now fades into the map.
• Removed a physical-activity permission the app never needed.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-29

No release notes.

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