Comparison

Detector Maps vs DetectLogPro

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

Head to head
About

Detector Maps

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
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Detector Maps is the field tool that keeps you on the gold - and on the relics. Built by geologists for prospectors, relic hunters and metal detectorists across the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, it pairs geological data and historical maps with rock-solid GPS so you spend your time on high-potential ground, not guessing. Whether you are swinging a detector for gold nuggets, coin shooting an old homestead, hunting Civil War relics or panning a creek, it puts serious research intelligence in your pocket - and it works offline, where the finds actually are. COIN & RELIC HUNTING - NATIONWIDE Research old towns, ghost towns, homesteads, schoolhouses and long-forgotten gathering places - the ground where old coins, buttons, buckles and relics are still waiting. - Historical map overlays: hunt the buildings, roads and fields the modern map forgot - Historic USGS Topo maps, coast to coast - LiDAR that reveals cellar holes, old roads and house sites hiding under the trees - Plan permissions with confidence before you knock GOLD PROSPECTING - 15 STATES Serious geology for nugget hunting, from California to the Carolinas. Detect where gold has already been found, then find what the old-timers missed. - Historic gold mines, diggings and workings - proven gold ground - Surface geochemistry with pathfinder-element filtering - Current and expired mining claims, updated every weekday - 1-metre LiDAR hillshade that reveals old workings worth a closer swing DETECTOR ACADEMY A built-in crash course: 34 short video lessons, most under a minute - layers, LiDAR, waypoints, trails, offline maps and Pro tools. DETECTOR GRIDS Plan complete, methodical coverage of a site with adjustable search lanes you follow while recording your trail - never grid the same ground twice. BREADCRUMB TRAIL TRACKING (BACKGROUND GPS) Record your exact trail even with the app in the background or the screen off. See where you have walked and save paths for the next trip. WHY WE REQUEST "ALLOW ALL THE TIME" LOCATION ACCESS Detector Maps only uses background location when you switch breadcrumb tracking ON, keeping an unbroken log while your phone is idle. Disable it anytime in the app or device settings. WAYPOINT MARKING AND FIND LOGGING Drop waypoints on coins, relics, gold finds and old workings. Add names, notes and photos, then sync securely between your phone and the web app so your finds are never lost. REAL-TIME GPS NAVIGATION Watch boundaries, geology, historical maps and terrain update around you as you move - a GPS built for prospecting, coin shooting and relic hunting. COVERAGE USA COIN & RELIC: Nationwide USA GOLD: CA, AL, NC, AZ, NV, ID, OR, UT, CO, MT, WA, SC, VA, GA, NM AUSTRALIA: QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT NEW ZEALAND: historic goldfields, geology and offline maps CANADA: British Columbia SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All plans include every map, standard data layers, offline downloads, and access to Australia, USA, New Zealand, Canada (BC) and the UK. USA Pricing - Explorer Monthly: $7.99 USD; Explorer Yearly: $59.99; Pro Monthly: $11.99 USD; Pro Yearly: $99.99 USD. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Pricing may vary by region. PRIVACY AND DATA Your location, trails and waypoints are used only for core app functionality. Delete your account anytime: Profile > Delete Account > type "confirm" > tap Delete. Privacy Policy: https://app.detectormaps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.detectormaps.com/license-agreement Whether you swing a GPX 6000, an Equinox, a Manticore, a Deus or a Gold Monster - or a sluice or a pan - Detector Maps helps you cover more ground, log your best finds, and read productive terrain like a professional.

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

Detector Maps4 screens
DetectLogPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DetectLogPro at freemium against Detector Maps's subscription. DetectLogPro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Detector Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Detector Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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

Detector Maps ships an update every 6 days, DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Detector Maps versus DetectLogPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetector MapsDetectLogPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (248 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings248 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTDPageTech Ltd

Customer experience

Detector Maps

All ratings248 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative23.6%

DetectLogPro

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

Bugs and requests

Detector Maps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with subscription and login
  • LiDAR not working in certain areas

Requested features

2 requests
  • Expand coverage to more areas
  • Improve data accuracy and consistency

DetectLogPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Detector Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Explorer Plan$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Explorer Plan$59.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

DetectLogPro

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

Questions

Is Detector Maps free?
Detector Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DetectLogPro free?
DetectLogPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detector Maps or DetectLogPro have ads?
Detector Maps shows ads; DetectLogPro does not.
Which is updated more often, Detector Maps or DetectLogPro?
Detector Maps ships an update every 6 days, and DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Detector Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and DetectLogPro on September 22, 2026.

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