# MineAR vs TerrainHub

The clearest difference is update cadence: TerrainHub at every 9 days against MineAR's every 3 months. MineAR's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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 TerrainHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MineAR against 5.0 for TerrainHub. 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, TerrainHub every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MineAR | TerrainHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/terrainhub/id6754611958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 104 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Map Life, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108578270) | [TerrainHub LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849228108) |

## 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 |


### TerrainHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terrainhub/id6754611958)

Discover over 222,000 outdoor geological sites across 14 categories, including minerals, fossils, and water features. Utilize an AI guide for location-based geological insights and explore with 17 map layers and field tools. Offline maps are available for areas with no service.

**Highlights:** 222,000+ US geological sites, 14 discovery categories, AI Guide for location-based insights, 17 detailed map layers, Offline map downloads, Field tools for exploration, Photo and video analysis

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TerrainHub PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| TerrainHub PRO | $89.99 | per year |
| 10 AI Photo Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Text Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Video Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 AI Photo Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Text Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 AI Video Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Photo Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Video Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MineAR free?

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

### Is TerrainHub free?

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

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

MineAR and TerrainHub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MineAR or TerrainHub have ads?

Neither MineAR nor TerrainHub shows ads.

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

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, and TerrainHub every 9 days. Most recently, MineAR was updated on October 10, 2026 and TerrainHub on October 7, 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.*