Comparison

planlauf/TERRAIN vs DetectLogPro

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

Head to head
About

planlauf/TERRAIN

This app displays 2D and 3D LiDAR maps created on a desktop. It can be used for hiking and exploring landscapes with your device's GPS. Regional 2D LiDAR maps are also available for purchase.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D LiDAR map display
  • GPS integration for navigation
  • Hiking and landscape exploration
  • Purchase regional maps
  • Desktop map creation compatibility
Features
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planlauf/TERRAIN's app for iOS displays 2D and 3D LiDAR maps that you can create with the desktop version of planlauf/TERRAIN. You can also purchase 2D LiDAR maps for some regions in Europe. Together with your device’s GPS, you can use the app for hiking or exploring landscapes.

About

DetectLogPro

This app helps metal detectorists log finds, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR overlays for better field exploration. It offers route tracking and detailed find organization with photos and notes.

Highlights
  • Log finds with unlimited photos and notes
  • Search, filter, and organize finds
  • Use custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays
  • Track detecting routes
  • Cloud sync and multi-device access
  • Print barcoded find labels
Features
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DETECTLOGPRO – Smarter Detecting, Better Finds DetectLogPro is the ultimate multi‑platform app for detectorist's who want more than simple finds logging. Record your discoveries, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR hillshade overlays to improve your chances in the field. ______________ Standard Features ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Record & Organise Your Finds - Log finds with unlimited photos, notes, PAS references, and website links - Search, filter, and browse your finds with ease - Share photos directly with friends - Import GPKG files to bring in your existing finds from other apps - Export to CSV file - View totals for all your custom hashtags - Organise and analyse your collection with flexible filters - Tag and date your coins to see in a English, Scottish, or Roman ruler timeline Navigate with Confidence - Use Google Maps (satellite, road, terrain) - Track your route while detecting (auto‑stops when moving faster than walking speed) _____________________________________________ Premium Features (Subscription Required) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Apple Watch Support - View custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays on your wrist - Quickly record find locations using voice dictation - Add a 'complication' (button) to your watch face to launch app. Cloud Sync & Sharing - Sync your finds with Google Drive for backup and multi‑device access - Share your repository with a friend — their finds appear with a blue border on the map, and their routes in orange - Export files are plain text plus photos, fully compatible with other tools Custom Maps & LIDAR - UK Historic OS maps 1888-1955 fully integrated. See your exact position on historic landscapes, paths, and long‑lost features - Add LiDAR hillshade tiles from DEFRA by simply clicking on the map to generate a high quality tile (UK only). - Control transparency of lidar (press and hold on the overlay toggle) - Add GPX and GridReferenceFinder waypoint overlays (field maps and historic markers) - Add MBTiles overlays from QGIS. - Create a tracking line to follow for footpaths (will warn you when you stray off path) - Create Field map overlays, and share as GPX with other users. Print & Export Tools - Print barcoded finds labels (3×7 sheets) — scanning with camera opens the find in the app - Print barcoded labels to Brother P-touch Cube Bluetooth printer. - Print coin case edge labels - Print A5 finds cards - Generate storage reports grouped by storage location - Export All your data to GPKG Geopackage files that can be used in QGIS or used as backup (as they can be imported into DetectLogPro) Terms of Use: https://pagetech.co.uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pagetech.co.uk/privacy.html

Screenshots

planlauf/TERRAIN4 screens
DetectLogPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DetectLogPro at 100% against planlauf/TERRAIN's 75%. DetectLogPro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). planlauf/TERRAIN's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. planlauf/TERRAIN sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and DetectLogPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

planlauf/TERRAIN ships an update every 6 weeks, DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
planlauf/TERRAIN versus DetectLogPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterplanlauf/TERRAINDetectLogPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerplanlauf GmbHPageTech Ltd

Customer experience

planlauf/TERRAIN

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

DetectLogPro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

planlauf/TERRAIN

One-time15
  • Malta$0.99
  • Steiermark$7.99
  • Tirol$7.99
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  • Sachsen-Anhalt$7.99
  • Hessen$7.99
  • Niederösterreich / Austria$7.99
  • LiDAR map Mecklenburg-Vorpommern$7.99
  • LiDAR map Schleswig-Holstein$7.99
  • LiDAR map Saarland$7.99
  • Switzerland$10.99
  • Bayern / Germany$10.99
  • LiDAR Map England$11.99
  • LiDAR map Niedersachsen$11.99
  • LiDAR Map Rheinland-Pfalz$11.99
  • LiDAR map Baden-Württemberg$11.99
2 purchases

DetectLogPro

Subscriptions2
  • DetectLogPro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual (first 90 days free)3 Months trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is planlauf/TERRAIN free?
planlauf/TERRAIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DetectLogPro free?
DetectLogPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do planlauf/TERRAIN or DetectLogPro have ads?
Neither planlauf/TERRAIN nor DetectLogPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, planlauf/TERRAIN or DetectLogPro?
planlauf/TERRAIN ships an update every 6 weeks, and DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, planlauf/TERRAIN was updated on September 7, 2026 and DetectLogPro on September 22, 2026.

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