Comparison

MineAR vs CPD District Map

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

CPD District Map

This app provides an interactive map of Chicago, displaying district and beat boundaries in real-time. It helps users identify their current location, search by address, and access quick links for precinct calls and navigation. Additional layers like satellite and street view enhance the mapping experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time location display
  • District/Beat boundary visualization
  • Address search functionality
  • Quick links to precinct and navigation
  • Satellite and street view layers
  • Saves last searched address
Features
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Interactive map of Chicago showing all District and District Beat boundaries. Features Include: •Know your location...Displays and/or speaks your current location in realtime. •Displays current District/Beat. •Search by address. •Quick links to: Call Precinct, My Location, Navigate to District, Official District website. •Layers: Beat Borders, District Borders, Satellite and Street View. •Associate additional phone numbers with District. •Saves last searched address. Source data obtained from https://data.cityofchicago.org/. Data curation by application developer which includes but not limited to:\n\nMap visualization (source is in CSV/Text format), border and fill colors, association address with District/Beat, etc.

Screenshots

MineAR4 screens
CPD District Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CPD District Map at none against MineAR's 2. CPD District Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). MineAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating and device support 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. CPD District Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MineAR against 5.0 for CPD District Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MineAR has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, CPD District Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
MineAR versus CPD District Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMineARCPD District Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMap Life, LLCJC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

MineAR

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

CPD District Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MineAR

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

CPD District Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MineAR free?
MineAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CPD District Map free?
CPD District Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MineAR or CPD District Map?
MineAR and CPD District Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MineAR or CPD District Map have ads?
CPD District Map shows ads; MineAR does not.
Which is updated more often, MineAR or CPD District Map?
MineAR ships an update every 3 months, and CPD District Map every 2 days. Most recently, MineAR was updated on October 10, 2026 and CPD District Map on October 24, 2026.

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