MineAR vs LiveTopo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MineAR
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.
- 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
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Data you can grasp. As a geoscience professional, we know you want an easier way to see your GIS data while you’re in the field. MineAR allows you to do exactly that. Our app seamlessly allows you to upload your subsurface data and lets you see it alongside your surrounding terrain and geography. MineAR helps eliminate costly mistakes by allowing you to engage with your data, see obstructions for your drilling and exploration targets, and compare the topography with where you need to drill in real space. Discover all of this on our app. ▶ How It Works 1 - LOAD YOUR DATA Expect accurate and dependable results that are fast and responsive. 2 - VIEW IT IN THE FIELD No more frustration. Confirm your drilling and exploration targets and cross-reference your data while never leaving the job site. 3 - DISCOVER Eliminate unknowns as you locate new minerals in real-time. ▶ Free MineAR App Features • No ads • NearMe service shows the roads, rivers, points of interest, and elevation models in augmented reality of your location. This service is particularly helpful in the discovery of new mining or digging locations so you can compare the topography and the terrain. • Augmented reality and virtual reality modes • Digital elevation model • Works on and offline • Compass and GPS keep you and your data centered with the elevation model. ▶ Additional Premium Features • IMPORT common datatypes: CSV, GEOJSON (points, lines and shapes!) • ORGANIZE your data by Project • VIEW and STYLIZE your data by any of the data's attributes. ▶ Free Trial! Subscription Information Thank you for being an early adopter! A free trial gives you complete access to the app and the ability to upload and view your own data. Sample data added for you to play with. ▶ Feedback: Having a problem, or want to request new features please contact us at support@gominear.com Terms of use: https://www.gominear.com/terms-of-use
LiveTopo
Access detailed topographic and geologic maps for exploration and understanding the natural world. Save locations and tracks for free, with offline map access for US public lands available via subscription.
- Topographic and geologic map access
- Save favorite locations and tracks
- Real-time hiking metrics (pace, distance, altitude)
- Offline maps for US public lands
- Detailed geological information
- Free trial for subscription features
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LiveTopo gives you full fidelity access to the worlds best topographic and geologic maps. Perfect for hikers, explorers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to understand more of the world around them. You can save your favorite locations and hiking tracks without a subscription. When hiking, get realtime metrics like pace, distance and altitude change. With a small subscription (and a free trial), you get full access to offline maps for selected US public lands: National Parks & Monuments, National Forest lands, and even BLM lands. No limits on downloads (except how much your phone can store). With version 2, you also get access to the worlds best geologic maps which can be downloaded and used while in the field. These maps get you detailed information about the composition and geologic history of the land around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MineAR at 5.0 against LiveTopo's 3.5. MineAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). LiveTopo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MineAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LiveTopo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MineAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively.
MineAR ships an update every 3 months, LiveTopo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MineAR | LiveTopo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Map Life, LLC | TerraTrace Corporation |
Customer experience
MineAR
LiveTopo
In-app purchases
MineAR
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
LiveTopo
- LiveTopo Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- LiveTopo Yearly3 Months trial$9.991 Year






