# MNsight vs Detector Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detector Maps at 73% against MNsight's 0%. Detector Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (261 vs 6). MNsight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detector Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MNsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Detector Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detector Maps has 261 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MNsight's written reviews are positive against 73% of Detector Maps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MNsight | Detector Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) | **[4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **261** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 42 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) | [GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788016705) |

## 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


### Detector Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides advanced geological data and GPS tools for gold prospecting in Australia, the US, and New Zealand. It offers offline map access, breadcrumb tracking, and waypoint marking to help users explore efficiently and locate potential gold-bearing areas.

**Highlights:** Advanced geological and gold-focused data, Offline map and data layer downloads, Breadcrumb trail tracking (background GPS), Waypoint marking with field notes, Real-time GPS navigation, Historic gold mines and workings layers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Explorer Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Explorer Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good maps
- 👍 Extremely handy
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing areas
- 🐛 Discrepancies in data
- 🐛 LiDAR not working
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with subscription and login
- LiDAR not working in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more areas
- Improve data accuracy and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MNsight free?

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

### Is Detector Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MNsight or Detector Maps?

Detector Maps is rated higher. MNsight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Detector Maps averages 4.7 from 261 ratings.

### Do MNsight or Detector Maps have ads?

Detector Maps shows ads; MNsight does not.

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