# MNsight vs MineAR

The clearest difference is rating: MineAR at 5.0 against MNsight's 4.3. MNsight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MineAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MNsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

MineAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MNsight | MineAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) | [Map Life, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108578270) |

## What reviewers say

### MNsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283)

Explore Minnesota's subsurface geology with this app. Tap on the map or use your GPS to discover soil, glacial geology, and bedrock information for any location. Learn about the types and ages of the bedrock beneath the surface.

**Highlights:** Map-based geological data, GPS location information, Soil and bedrock details, Glacial geology insights, Bedrock age and type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MineAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489)

Visualize your subsurface GIS data in 3D augmented reality directly in the field. Overlay your data with terrain and geography to identify obstructions, compare topography, and discover new exploration targets. Works offline and includes a NearMe service for points of interest.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality data visualization, Overlay subsurface data with terrain, Identify drilling obstructions, Offline functionality, NearMe service for points of interest, Import CSV and GEOJSON data, Data styling and organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MNsight free?

MNsight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MineAR free?

MineAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MNsight or MineAR?

MineAR is rated higher. MNsight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MineAR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MNsight or MineAR have ads?

Neither MNsight nor MineAR shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*