# Where to Find Gold and Silver — The best prospecting tool!

> Global database of gold, silver, platinum, and gemstone mining locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Slava Barouline.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-to-find-gold-and-silver/id680964450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Slava Barouline](https://appshunter.io/developer/359783175)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 201 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-to-find-gold-and-silver/id680964450/reviews.md

## What is Where to Find Gold and Silver?

$$$ Would like to know where gold, silver, platinum and gemstone mines are? 
$$$ Global database with more than 100,000 locations! 
$$$ Start prospecting today!!! 

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Ever wanted to become an explorer or a gold digger? 
Now it is just too easy with iPhone and Where To Find Gold!  
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Where To Find Gold is a unique app which allows users to find locations for gold, silver, platinum and gems and view them on a map. 

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Features
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# Locate gold, silver, platinum and gems locations on a map (Complete gold and gem datasets are available via in-app purchases).
# Search locations by name.
# View additional information.
# Add locations to Favorites.
# Find your way to a location using Apple Map.
# Filter locations by type.  
# Locate old mines and minerals occurrences.
# Find out more about existing mines and plants.
# USGS and Geoscience Australia datasets.
# Use as a reference when panning for gold.

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User reviews
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"I belong to the Gold Prospectors of the Rockies and I find your app very interesting and useful,thank you."

"Grab your miner's pick, Give this App A Click. Locate precious minerals Quick!"

"Most information I have seen in any app. Top notch for reference and location. Love it."

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Download Where to Find Gold now!
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## Key features

- Locate precious metal and gem sites on a map
- Search locations by name
- View detailed information about sites
- Add locations to favorites
- Navigate to locations using Apple Maps
- Filter locations by type
- Access USGS and Geoscience Australia datasets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Dataset | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gemstone | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Where to Find Gold and Silver?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great value for money
- 🗺️ Excellent for finding gold locations
- 🗺️ Informative and detailed maps
- 👍 Easy to use and quick
- 👍 Very handy for prospectors
- 🗺️ Good for planning prospecting trips
- 👍 Appreciates meticulous work
- 👍 Detailed information
- 🗺️ Shows past gold mines and discoveries
- 👍 Sleek and friendly interface
- 👍 Useful for rockhounding
- 👍 Helpful for locating mineralized ground
- 👍 Great for finding off-the-map spots
- 👍 Helps narrow down search areas
- 👍 Accurate information
- 👍 Topography option is helpful
- 👍 Good starting point for hobbyists
- 👍 Informative with view options
- 👍 Great for understanding gold searching
- 👍 Essential for prospectors
- 👍 Useful for finding abandoned mines
- 👍 Helpful for pinpointing areas

**Cons**

- 💰 Not free, requires payment for gold locations
- ❓ Needs more information on public lands and claims
- 🐛 Occasional glitches requiring app restart
- ❓ Wish for offline map downloads
- ❓ Doesn't show everything
- 💰 Incomplete information without payment
- 💰 Feels like a scam for some users
- ❓ Wish for cheaper access to all minerals
- ❓ Inaccurate mine locations reported
- ❓ Data may be outdated
- ❓ Map only covers USA, not Canada
- 💰 Feels like a waste of money for some
- ❓ Some locations are on private property
- ❓ App sometimes locks up

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches where app needs to be closed and reopened
- App sometimes locks up
- In-app purchase issues leading to non-loading content
- Mines in the wrong places reported
- Data accuracy issues reported

**Most requested features**

- Way to find searchable public lands and abandoned mines with available claims
- Offline map downloads for areas with no signal
- Add lines showing rivers/creeks and what minerals are present
- Determine type of metals with colors and approximate depth/weight
- Road interactions that work with Google Maps
- Comparison of user location to mines on maps
- Update current workings
- Show other minerals besides gold, silver, gems, platinum
- Accuracy box for mines to indicate potential discrepancies
- Improve coverage for Canada

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-to-find-gold-and-silver/id680964450/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This app is awesome!!

*2026-01-08, version 1.2.1*

This app provides great value and is perfect for finding old gold mines

### 4/5 — I need more info!

*2025-12-14, version 1.2.1*

I need a way to find searchable public lands and abandon mines that have available claims.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-11-16, version 1.2.1*

Never found any gold, but fun to look at

### 5/5 — NumbNut

*2025-10-05, version 1.2.1*

Most information I have seen in any app. Top notch for reference and location. Love it.

### 5/5 — Easy and quick

*2025-09-04, version 1.2.1*

I paid the four dollars or whatever extra to include gold locations. I find the app easy, quick and accurate.

### 5/5 — Love it.

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.1*

Just wish I could download the maps  or areas so I can use this while in areas with low/no signal. 5 out of 5 still.

### 5/5 — One of the best apps

*2025-05-24, version 1.2.1*

You need something for planning your prospecting trips. This starts the ball rolling the right direction.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-03-15, version 1.2.1*

Adventure for the family

### 5/5 — Overall very happy with app

*2025-02-26, version 1.2.1*

Works pretty well, definitely a good value. Doesn’t show everything however. And there are occasional glitches where you have to close the app and reopen. But overall very happy.

### 4/5 — So Far So Good

*2025-01-28, version 1.2.1*

Pretty informative

## Frequently asked questions about Where to Find Gold and Silver

### What does the Where to Find Gold and Silver app do?

This app provides a global database of over 100,000 locations where gold, silver, platinum, and gemstones can be found. Users can view these locations on a map, search for specific sites, and get additional information.

### What are the key features of this prospecting app?

Key features include locating precious metal and gem sites on a map, searching by name, viewing additional information, adding locations to favorites, and navigating to sites using Apple Maps. It also allows filtering by type and accessing datasets from USGS and Geoscience Australia.

### Is the Where to Find Gold and Silver app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, complete gold and gem datasets are available via in-app purchases. This allows users to expand the app's coverage for specific prospecting needs.

### What kind of datasets does the app use?

The app utilizes datasets from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) and Geoscience Australia. These datasets help in identifying old mines, mineral occurrences, and existing mines and plants, providing valuable information for prospectors.

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is ideal for gold diggers, explorers, and anyone interested in prospecting for precious metals and gemstones. It serves as a reference tool for panning for gold and locating potential mining or mineral sites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2021-10-28

# Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.2.0 — 2020-03-21

# Added Terrain map type,
# Minor bug fixes.

### 1.1.0 — 2018-03-21

# Added support for iOS 11 and iPhone X.
# Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.15 — 2017-04-06

# Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.14 — 2017-03-30

# Shows Lat/Lon in degrees as well as decimals on details screen.
# Minor bug fixes.

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