ArcGIS Earth vs Metal Detector Map Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcGIS Earth
Explore and visualize geographic data in an intuitive 3D environment. Supports a wide range of data sources, including online services and local files. Offers tools for analysis, placemark management, and creating immersive tours.
- 3D geographic data visualization
- Connect to ArcGIS Online/Enterprise
- Support for local data files
- Interactive analysis tools
- Placemark collection and sharing
- Create and share tours
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ArcGIS Earth is designed for everyone and provides user-friendly 3D experiences. Data support ArcGIS Earth allows you to use a variety of items from ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, local data, and web services: • Browse web scenes, map services, image services, scene services, and feature services. • Browse local files including mobile scene packages (MSPK), KML, KMZ, tile packages, and scene layer packages (SLPK). • Support has been added for Living Atlas of the World. Key features • Connect to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. • Tap to identify features. • Support has been added for collecting, editing, and sharing placemarks. • Interactive analysis tools include Measure, Line of Sight, and Viewshed. • Create and share tours with geotagged photos. • Search for places and switch locators. • Start-up tips and guidance for hand gestures are included. • Record and preview GPS tracks, and share with your organization.
Metal Detector Map Tracker
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MetalDetectorMap is the ultimate metal detecting app, designed for treasure hunters who want to track their search paths, mark discoveries, and avoid covering the same ground twice. Whether you're a beginner or a professional in metal detecting, this app helps you stay organized and maximize your finds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ArcGIS Earth at none against Metal Detector Map Tracker's shown. ArcGIS Earth also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Metal Detector Map Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArcGIS Earth ships an update every 3 months, Metal Detector Map Tracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS Earth | Metal Detector Map Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | bruno Parente |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS Earth
No in-app purchases
Metal Detector Map Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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