Comparison

Metal Detector Map Tracker vs Relic Hound

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

Head to head
About

Metal Detector Map Tracker

Features
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MetalDetectorMap is the ultimate metal detecting app, designed for treasure hunters who want to track their search paths, mark discoveries, and avoid covering the same ground twice. Whether you're a beginner or a professional in metal detecting, this app helps you stay organized and maximize your finds.

About

Relic Hound

Easily track and log your metal detecting finds and rocks. Geolocate your discoveries to easily find them again later. This app helps organize your hobby.

Highlights
  • Track metal detecting finds
  • Log collected rocks
  • Geolocate discoveries
  • Easy recollection of finds
  • Organize hobby items
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Finally an app to easily track and log all your metal detecting finds and rocks. Geolocate and keep track of all your finds for easy recollection later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metal Detector Map Tracker4 screens
Relic Hound3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metal Detector Map Tracker at none against Relic Hound's 2. Metal Detector Map Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Relic Hound's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Relic Hound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Metal Detector Map Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Detector Map Tracker ships an update every 8 months, Relic Hound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Metal Detector Map Tracker versus Relic Hound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Detector Map TrackerRelic Hound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbruno ParenteBenjamin Walton

In-app purchases

None

Metal Detector Map Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Relic Hound

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Metal Detector Map Tracker free?
Metal Detector Map Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Hound free?
Relic Hound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metal Detector Map Tracker or Relic Hound have ads?
Metal Detector Map Tracker shows ads; Relic Hound does not.
Which is updated more often, Metal Detector Map Tracker or Relic Hound?
Metal Detector Map Tracker ships an update every 8 months, and Relic Hound every 4 days. Most recently, Metal Detector Map Tracker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Relic Hound on October 24, 2026.

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