# MineAR vs CPD District Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MineAR | CPD District Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpd-district-map/id6468364632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Map Life, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108578270) | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) |

## 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 |


### CPD District Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpd-district-map/id6468364632)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*