Comparison

Mine Mapping vs Minestech

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

Head to head
About

Mine Mapping

Features
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Mine Mapping is an app that links maps and coordinates to help you avoid getting lost. In addition to managing bases, you can also identify coordinates from map images. 《 Main Features 》 • 3D Map Supports full 3D representation including elevation. Freely switch between top-down and horizontal views. Grid is based on chunks, and coordinates (X, Z) support up to ±30,000,000. • Map Image Placement Place map images for Overworld, Nether, and End. Supports all map levels from 0 to 4. Capture screenshots by holding the map or equipping it on a shield, then crop as needed. • Overworld / Nether Overlay Overlay locations across dimensions to easily understand positional relationships. • World Management Create and manage multiple worlds. • World Sharing Invite friends as guests and collaborate on mapping. • Location Details Save names, coordinates, images, notes, and favorites for each location. • 45 Types of Pins Easily distinguish locations with a variety of icons such as houses, temples, and animals. • Distance-Sorted List Sort locations by distance from your current position (screen center). Selecting a location automatically moves the 3D map. • No Ads No ads are displayed. • Pricing Plans Includes a 2-week free trial subscription and a one-time purchase option. All plans unlock the same full set of features. • Tutorial Videos Learn how to use the app with easy-to-follow videos. • Backup & Restore Safely transfer your data when changing devices. This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with Minecraft or Mojang Studios. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

About

Minestech

Features
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MinesTech turns a photo of a coordinate table into a mapped claim in seconds. Whether it's a modern concession PDF or a decades-old Dutch Noorderbreedte/Westerlengte scan, we handle the messy parts — DMS vs decimal, comma decimals, swapped lat/lng columns, UTM grids — so you spend your time prospecting, not retyping numbers. WHAT IT DOES • Photo → pins, in 5 seconds. Point your camera at any coordinate table and the AI reads every corner. Edit anything that looks off before saving. • Auto-corrects regional quirks. Old Suriname docs often print Lat and Lng in the wrong columns. We detect the document's origin and fix it automatically — with a clear banner so you can revert if we got it wrong. • Save as markers or a claim polygon. Area, perimeter, and corner count computed for you. • Works offline. Cached satellite tiles, local GPS, no signal needed once you're in the bush. • Share in one tap. QR code for the guy standing next to you, iCloud sync for your team. • Exports to KML and GPX so your data is never locked in. WHO IT'S FOR Small-scale miners, concession holders, field geologists, and land surveyors who live in a truck and don't have time to punch 48 DMS values into a map app. PRIVACY Your photos and coordinates stay on your device or in your personal iCloud. We don't run ad networks or sell data. Keywords (100 char max, comma-separated) mining,claim,gps,gold,prospecting,surveyor,coordinates,ocr,offline map,suriname,concession,kml,gpx What's New(这次更新的亮点) New in this version: • Auto-detects Dutch Suriname mining documents and fixes swapped Lat/Lng columns automatically — no more claims landing in Scotland. • Clearer warnings when the photo's coordinates look off. • Faster review screen on long coordinate lists. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mine Mapping3 screens
Minestech3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minestech at every 8 days against Mine Mapping's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Mine Mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Minestech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mine Mapping ships an update every 2 weeks, Minestech every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mine Mapping versus Minestech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMine MappingMinestech
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosei SuzukiDIGITAL PULSE LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mine Mapping

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Minestech

Subscriptions2
  • Minestech Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly · Save 33%$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Mine Mapping free?
Mine Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minestech free?
Minestech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mine Mapping or Minestech have ads?
Neither Mine Mapping nor Minestech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mine Mapping or Minestech?
Mine Mapping ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minestech every 8 days. Most recently, Mine Mapping was updated on September 7, 2026 and Minestech on June 19, 2026.

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