# WesternGPS vs Detector Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Detector Maps at 4.7 against WesternGPS's 3.8. Detector Maps also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 47%). WesternGPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detector Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. WesternGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Detector Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detector Maps has 263 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WesternGPS's written reviews are positive against 73% of Detector Maps's.

WesternGPS ships an update every 2 months, Detector Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WesternGPS | Detector Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westerngps/id1579670105/reviews) | **[4.7 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 21 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M2M DATA GROUP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425847555) | [GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788016705) |

## What reviewers say

### WesternGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westerngps/id1579670105)

This application enables users to log into their GPS tracking accounts to manage asset information. Users can view the real-time location of their assets and access historical playback data.

**Highlights:** Log into GPS tracking account, Modify asset information, View real-time asset location, Historical playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Detector Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides advanced geological data and GPS tools for gold prospecting in Australia, the US, and New Zealand. It offers offline map access, breadcrumb tracking, and waypoint marking to help users explore efficiently and locate potential gold-bearing areas.

**Highlights:** Advanced geological and gold-focused data, Offline map and data layer downloads, Breadcrumb trail tracking (background GPS), Waypoint marking with field notes, Real-time GPS navigation, Historic gold mines and workings layers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Explorer Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Explorer Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good maps
- 👍 Extremely handy
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing areas
- 🐛 Discrepancies in data
- 🐛 LiDAR not working
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with subscription and login
- LiDAR not working in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more areas
- Improve data accuracy and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WesternGPS free?

WesternGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detector Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WesternGPS or Detector Maps?

Detector Maps is rated higher. WesternGPS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Detector Maps averages 4.7 from 263 ratings.

### Do WesternGPS or Detector Maps have ads?

Detector Maps shows ads; WesternGPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, WesternGPS or Detector Maps?

WesternGPS ships an update every 2 months, and Detector Maps every 6 days. Most recently, WesternGPS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Detector Maps on October 24, 2026.

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