# Mine Locator Map vs Heat Sensor Camera

Mine Locator Map and Heat Sensor Camera both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Heat Sensor Camera's written reviews are positive against 13% of Mine Locator Map's. Heat Sensor Camera also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Mine Locator Map's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 113). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mine Locator Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heat Sensor Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mine Locator Map against 4.5 for Heat Sensor Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Mine Locator Map's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heat Sensor Camera's.

Mine Locator Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Heat Sensor Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Locator Map | Heat Sensor Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-locator-map/id1600769016/reviews)** | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heat-sensor-camera/id6739827948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361) | [AAB Creative Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787238106) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Locator Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-locator-map/id1600769016)

Discover historical and active mines, prospects, and mineral deposits across the United States. This app provides a map-based interface to locate various mining-related sites without requiring registration or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Map of mines and prospects, Locate abandoned mines, Locate active mines, Show mineral deposits, Show processing plants, USGS MRDS data source

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


### Heat Sensor Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heat-sensor-camera/id6739827948)

Explore the unseen with this app that simulates thermal imaging and night vision. It uses EMF and radar sensors to detect energy changes, aiding in paranormal investigations or creative visual effects. Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts of the unknown.

**Highlights:** Simulated thermal camera filter, Night vision mode, EMF and radar spirit detection, Live anomaly tracking, Beginner-friendly ghost hunting tool

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlock | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mine Locator Map free?

Mine Locator Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Heat Sensor Camera free?

Heat Sensor Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mine Locator Map or Heat Sensor Camera?

Mine Locator Map is rated higher. Mine Locator Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Heat Sensor Camera averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Mine Locator Map or Heat Sensor Camera have ads?

Both Mine Locator Map and Heat Sensor Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mine Locator Map or Heat Sensor Camera?

Mine Locator Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heat Sensor Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Mine Locator Map was updated on October 19, 2026 and Heat Sensor Camera on October 19, 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.*