Comparison

Geo Bucket vs MineAR

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

Head to head
About

Geo Bucket

This app allows you to store geocaches and maps offline, eliminating roaming charges. Easily populate your map with caches and access detailed descriptions, hints, and logging options. Supports multiple download methods for convenience.

Highlights
  • Offline cache storage
  • Live map population
  • Pocket query downloads
  • Individual cache downloads
  • Detailed cache descriptions
  • No internet required for caching
Features
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Using application is simple, just install the application, login, and press the Live button in top right corner of My Map to populate map with caches and you are ready to go geocaching. With Geo Bucket you can store geocaches and maps to your iDevice and you dont have to worry about roaming charges. The application has a My Map view where the downloaded caches are shown. Click a cache and there will be two actions available in the description. The i button on the left shows details of the cache and the > arrow on the right give you menu for different options. There are multiple ways to get cache descriptions to the application. -Easy and fast way is press the Live button in top right corner of My Map view. - You can also download geocache descriptions via pocket queries using PQ button in the top left corner of My Map view or drag and drop Pocket query files from iTunes. - You can download individual cache descriptions directly from Groundspeak Geocache web site with the Safari web browser or the embedded web browser. - You can click the pocket query zip file in the mail application and open the zip directly to the application. Geo Bucket can be used with a free Groundspeak Geocache account or a premium account. - With Free account you can download 3 full cache descriptions and 10 000 lite descriptions in 24 hours. -With free account Live button can download only Traditional caches. - With premium account you can download 6000 full cache descriptions in a day and 10 000 Lite cache descriptions of any cache type. From the web download the free account you can use only LOC files, which contain only the cache location information. The Pocket queries and the single cache GXP file contains much more information about the cache, e.g. difficulty, terrain, last logged comments, hint for the cache. The cache descriptions are stored in the iPad/iPhone flash memory and you can go caching without internet connection. You can freely use Pocket Queries and Live data to same location without any worries about duplicates. Detailed instructions are available on the support page at http://www.facebook.com/GeoBucket (Just press the support link) The Groundspeak Geocache icons and Powered by Live are copyrighted by Groundspeak, Inc. Used with permission. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

MineAR

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
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Data you can grasp. As a geoscience professional, we know you want an easier way to see your GIS data while you’re in the field. MineAR allows you to do exactly that. Our app seamlessly allows you to upload your subsurface data and lets you see it alongside your surrounding terrain and geography. MineAR helps eliminate costly mistakes by allowing you to engage with your data, see obstructions for your drilling and exploration targets, and compare the topography with where you need to drill in real space. Discover all of this on our app. ▶ How It Works 1 - LOAD YOUR DATA Expect accurate and dependable results that are fast and responsive. 2 - VIEW IT IN THE FIELD No more frustration. Confirm your drilling and exploration targets and cross-reference your data while never leaving the job site. 3 - DISCOVER Eliminate unknowns as you locate new minerals in real-time. ▶ Free MineAR App Features • No ads • NearMe service shows the roads, rivers, points of interest, and elevation models in augmented reality of your location. This service is particularly helpful in the discovery of new mining or digging locations so you can compare the topography and the terrain. • Augmented reality and virtual reality modes • Digital elevation model • Works on and offline • Compass and GPS keep you and your data centered with the elevation model. ▶ Additional Premium Features • IMPORT common datatypes: CSV, GEOJSON (points, lines and shapes!) • ORGANIZE your data by Project • VIEW and STYLIZE your data by any of the data's attributes. ▶ Free Trial! Subscription Information Thank you for being an early adopter! A free trial gives you complete access to the app and the ability to upload and view your own data. Sample data added for you to play with. ▶ Feedback: Having a problem, or want to request new features please contact us at support@gominear.com Terms of use: https://www.gominear.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Geo Bucket4 screens
MineAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MineAR at 5.0 against Geo Bucket's 3.9. MineAR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Geo Bucket's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Geo Bucket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MineAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MineAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geo Bucket has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geo Bucket ships an update every 2 months, MineAR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Geo Bucket versus MineAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeo BucketMineAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (85 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB104 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatti MustonenMap Life, LLC

Customer experience

Geo Bucket

All ratings70 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative40.3%

MineAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Geo Bucket

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Map filters not working correctly
  • Unable to log caches due to duplicate IDs
  • Caches not showing as archived on the map
  • Geocaching links opening in the app by default

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to log finds directly in the app
  • Folder system to organize cached locations
  • Improved compass and distance tracking features
  • Option to customize cache details and log templates

MineAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Geo Bucket

One-time1
  • remove advertisements from Geo Bucket$3.99
2 purchases

MineAR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Geo Bucket free?
Geo Bucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MineAR free?
MineAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geo Bucket or MineAR?
MineAR is rated higher. Geo Bucket averages 3.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while MineAR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Geo Bucket or MineAR have ads?
Geo Bucket shows ads; MineAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Geo Bucket or MineAR?
Geo Bucket ships an update every 2 months, and MineAR every 3 months. Most recently, Geo Bucket was updated on November 1, 2026 and MineAR on November 2, 2026.

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