Comparison

ExplorOz Traveller vs Gold Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ExplorOz Traveller

Navigate Australia's most remote areas with detailed offline topographic maps and over 100,000 points of interest. Plan trips, record your journeys, and find essential services even without mobile coverage.

Highlights
  • Detailed offline topographic maps
  • 107,000+ mapped places
  • Trip planning and route navigation
  • Automatic track logging
  • Personal place saving
  • Live tracking (optional membership)
Features
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ExplorOz Traveller is an all-in-one Australia-wide mapping app to explore tracks and trails, plan and track your trips, and find camps and places along the way. Built on EOTopo, a high-detail topographic map of Australia, Traveller clearly shows tracks, trails and terrain so you can understand where you are and where you’re going — purpose-built for exploring beyond mobile coverage, and equally effective in towns and cities. Download the full Australia-wide map to your device and use it anytime — online or offline — without relying on map streaming or ongoing data use. HOW IT WORKS 1. Buy the App (one-time purchase)
Install ExplorOz Traveller on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Choose Your Map Access (in-app)
Traveller is designed for use with EOTopo offline maps. Choose ONE option to unlock offline maps: ExplorOz Pro Access (Best Value) * Annual subscription (auto-renewing) * Includes latest EOTopo maps (always up to date) * Includes advanced features: * Live tracking & sharing * Traveller Web-App (plan on your computer) * GPX export and extended data features EOTopo Annual Access * Annual subscription (auto-renewing) * Includes latest EOTopo maps * No advanced features EOTopo 4-Year Access * One-time purchase (not a subscription) * Single map edition (no updates) * Works offline for up to 4 years FIND CAMPS, SERVICES AND PLACES * 100,000+ places across Australia * Campsites, caravan parks and overnight stops * Fuel, water, toilets, dump points and essential services * Trailheads, lookouts, recreation areas, historic sites and ruins Community-powered content: * Read reviews, tips and updates from other travellers * View photos to help choose camps and stops * Contribute your own reviews, photos and updates All places are built into the same detailed map, so you can see exactly where they are in relation to tracks, terrain and access — even when offline. BUILT FOR OFFLINE TRAVEL Download EOTopo maps to your device and use Traveller without mobile signal: * Australia-wide offline mapping * Route guidance and trip planning * GPS tracking and trip recording * 100,000+ camps and places MAP DETAIL THAT MATTERS * Named roads, tracks, hiking trails and MTB trails across Australia * Clear visual distinction between sealed roads, unsealed roads and 4WD-only tracks * Dedicated styling for hiking trails, MTB trails and shared paths * Colour-coded MTB trails with graded difficulty (green, blue, black) * Track access information including permits, restrictions, gates and closures In towns and built-up areas: * Detailed street mapping including service roads, carparks and infrastructure * Buildings, facilities and key points of interest In regional and remote areas: * Extensive coverage of tracks and routes across Australia, including many remote and lesser-known tracks * Terrain detail including contours, valleys, escarpments and sand dunes * Remote infrastructure such as airstrips, bores, water sources and communications sites BATTERY & LOCATION USE Uses GPS for positioning and tracking. Continued use of GPS may reduce battery life. IMPORTANT * App purchase is a one-time cost (platform specific) with support for Family Sharing. * EOTopo maps are required for offline use and purchased in-app * Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store account settings

About

Gold Maps

Discover gold deposits and historical mining sites across Australia. This app provides detailed maps and placemarks to guide your prospecting adventures. Explore known alluvial deposits and current mining locations to find your next treasure.

Highlights
  • Gold deposit discovery
  • Historical mine locations
  • Alluvial deposit mapping
  • Current mining site data
  • Thousands of placemarks
  • Gem maps for select states
Features
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Discover gold deposits and fuel your weekend fossicking adventures with Gold Maps Australia! Our innovative app eliminates the guesswork by combining comprehensive data from state resource authorities, offering a seamless view of historical mines, known alluvial deposits, and current mining sites across the entire nation. With thousands of placemarks dotted throughout Australia and integrated gem maps for select states, there's always fresh, gold-bearing ground to explore. Whether you're a seasoned prospector or a curious explorer, Gold Maps Australia provides the detailed, reliable information you need to uncover your next treasure. Always exercise caution when visiting old mines and diggings—travel with a buddy, avoid hazardous areas like open mine shafts, and respect private property by seeking permission where necessary. Familiarize yourself with local mining regulations and bag limits to ensure your adventure remains both safe and legal. Let Gold Maps Australia be your trusted guide to the rich, hidden treasures of our great land.

Screenshots

ExplorOz Traveller4 screens
Gold Maps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gold Maps at none against ExplorOz Traveller's 8. ExplorOz Traveller's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ExplorOz Traveller costs $39.99 and Gold Maps $39.99 up front. ExplorOz Traveller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Gold Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExplorOz Traveller ships an update every 3 weeks, Gold Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ExplorOz Traveller versus Gold Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplorOz TravellerGold Maps
Price$39.99$39.99
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI.T. Beyond Pty LtdAPP ASPIRES

Customer experience

ExplorOz Traveller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative30.4%

Gold Maps

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ExplorOz Traveller

Subscriptions2
  • EOTopo Annual Access$39.991 Year
  • ExplorOz Pro Access$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tile Pack 25,000$9.99
  • EOTopo2023 Full Mapset Offline$29.99
  • EOTopo2024 Full Mapset Offline$29.99
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  • Tile Pack 100,000$29.99
  • EOTopo2025 Full Mapset Offline$29.99
  • EOTopo 2026 4-Year Access$49.99
None

Gold Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExplorOz Traveller free?
ExplorOz Traveller costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gold Maps free?
Gold Maps costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ExplorOz Traveller or Gold Maps have ads?
Neither ExplorOz Traveller nor Gold Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExplorOz Traveller or Gold Maps?
ExplorOz Traveller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gold Maps every 2 months. Most recently, ExplorOz Traveller was updated on September 27, 2026 and Gold Maps on September 15, 2026.

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