# MineAR vs LiveTopo

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.

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 October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MineAR | LiveTopo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489/reviews)** | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Map Life, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108578270) | [TerraTrace Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321132077) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### LiveTopo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveTopo Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LiveTopo Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MineAR free?

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

### Is LiveTopo free?

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

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

MineAR is rated higher. MineAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LiveTopo averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do MineAR or LiveTopo have ads?

Neither MineAR nor LiveTopo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MineAR or LiveTopo?

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, and LiveTopo every 2 weeks. Most recently, MineAR was updated on October 10, 2026 and LiveTopo on October 12, 2026.

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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.*