Comparison

MineAR vs AR

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

AR

Navigate to destinations using augmented reality. This app overlays walking paths and directional arrows onto your device's camera view, guiding you to your chosen location. Simply select a point on the map or enter an address to begin.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality path visualization
  • MapKit, CoreLocation, and ARKit integration
  • Walking route guidance
  • Destination search by map selection or address input
  • AR view for real-time navigation
Read full description

This app joins the power of the device's location and its Augmented Reality capabilities to provide you with the best AR-Maps experience. The app uses MapKit, CoreLocation and ARKit to place a path and arrows guiding the user to the desired destination. All the user needs to do is press on a location on the map or type an address within a 10 mile radius from the users location, then the shortest walking path to the location will be displayed, press on the button label AR on the right bottom corner of the map and it'll take you to the AR View, the path will then automatically be render for you.

Screenshots

MineAR4 screens
AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MineAR at 5.0 against AR's 3.7. MineAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MineAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, AR every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MineAR versus AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineARAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMap Life, LLCJohan Gonzalez

Customer experience

MineAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MineAR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MineAR free?
MineAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MineAR or AR?
MineAR is rated higher. MineAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MineAR or AR have ads?
AR shows ads; MineAR does not.
Which is updated more often, MineAR or AR?
MineAR ships an update every 3 months, and AR every 12 months. Most recently, MineAR was updated on June 1, 2026 and AR on June 4, 2026.

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