# Detector Maps vs DetectLogPro

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 (#119 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detector Maps | DetectLogPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **248** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788016705) | [PageTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878437868) |

## What reviewers say

### Detector Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### DetectLogPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectlogpro-metal-detecting/id6759403130)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DetectLogPro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual (first 90 days free) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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