Comparison

Treasure Tracker vs HAMmade GRID

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

Head to head
About

Treasure Tracker

Log metal detecting finds with photos, GPS locations, and weather. Track routes, manage detector inventory, and organize permissions. Features an Apple Watch companion app and interactive map view.

Highlights
  • Log finds with photos and GPS
  • Track and save detecting routes
  • Manage metal detector inventory
  • Organize detecting permissions
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Interactive map view of finds
  • Customizable categories and themes
Features
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Treasure Tracker - Metal Detecting Log is the ultimate companion app for metal detecting enthusiasts. Log your finds with photos, precise GPS locations, and weather conditions, all stored completely on device. Create custom categories, track your routes while detecting, manage permissions, and maintain a complete digital record of your discoveries. - Log finds with photos, locations, and detailed descriptions - Apple Watch companion app to quickly log a find - Create custom categories to organize your finds - Track and save your detecting routes - Monitor weather conditions for each discovery - Manage your metal detector inventory - Store and organize detecting permissions - View finds and routes on an interactive map - Earn achievements as you discover more - Export and backup your data - Dark mode and customizable themes Made by a metal detecting enthusiast, for enthusiasts. Treasure Tracker is a passion project designed to help you document and organize your finds. As a solo developer and active detectorist, I'm excited to share this app with the community. Featuring custom categories, route tracking, and detailed logging - I hope it enhances your detecting adventures as much as it has mine!

About

HAMmade GRID

Features
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data.  -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups.  Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source.  -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes.  -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly.  -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations.  -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.

Screenshots

Treasure Tracker4 screens
HAMmade GRID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAMmade GRID at Free against Treasure Tracker's $2.99. HAMmade GRID also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HAMmade GRID is free to download; Treasure Tracker costs $2.99 up front. Treasure Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HAMmade GRID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Treasure Tracker ships an update every 3 days, HAMmade GRID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Treasure Tracker versus HAMmade GRID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreasure TrackerHAMmade GRID
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin PullenOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Treasure Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium Themes Bundle$2.99
None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Treasure Tracker free?
Treasure Tracker costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Treasure Tracker or HAMmade GRID have ads?
Neither Treasure Tracker nor HAMmade GRID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Treasure Tracker or HAMmade GRID?
Treasure Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and HAMmade GRID every 4 days. Most recently, Treasure Tracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and HAMmade GRID on October 5, 2026.

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