# Detector Maps vs Geodeo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detector Maps at 73% against Geodeo's 0%. Detector Maps also leads on chart position (#61 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Geodeo's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 Geodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detector Maps ships an update every 6 days, Geodeo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detector Maps | Geodeo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **265** | — |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788016705) | [Michael Glazebrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801587806) |

## What reviewers say

### Detector Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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


### Geodeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geodeo-rockhounding-spots-map/id6817079097)

This app provides detailed land ownership and collection rules for rockhounding and fossil hunting across all 50 states. It identifies open areas, mining claims, and protected zones, even offline. Users can log finds, determine mineral hardness, and visualize geological time.

**Highlights:** Land ownership maps (public/private), Nearest open land finder, Protected areas identification, Active mining claims, State-specific collection rules, Offline map saving, Specimen logging and labeling, Geological time visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geodeo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Geodeo Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Geodeo Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detector Maps free?

Detector Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Geodeo free?

Geodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Detector Maps or Geodeo have ads?

Detector Maps shows ads; Geodeo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Detector Maps or Geodeo?

Detector Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Geodeo every 2 days. Most recently, Detector Maps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Geodeo on October 29, 2026.

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