Comparison

Minestech vs GoldProspecting

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

Head to head
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/

About

GoldProspecting

Features
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GoldProspecting is a digital field assistant that helps you organize terrain exploration using photos, maps, and location context. Capture or upload images of rocks, sand, outcrops, and streambeds. Receive an AI-powered summary of visible terrain clues, including surface textures, quartz, oxidation, and other geological features. EXPLORE THE MAP • View historic mining records • Scan for potential gold and creek zones • Review location-based terrain scores • Save promising spots with custom names and notes ANALYZE FIELD PHOTOS • Examine rocks, sand, and terrain surfaces • Review visible geological clues • Connect analysis results with location information • Save areas you may want to revisit ORGANIZE YOUR FIELDWORK • Keep photo analyses in one place • View saved exploration spots on the map • Track field notes and analysis history • Compare signals from different areas • Build a more organized exploration plan GoldProspecting is designed for hobby prospectors, outdoor explorers, geology enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to organize field observations more effectively. IMPORTANT NOTICE Analyses, interpretations, and potential scores provided by the app are for informational purposes only. They do not guarantee the presence of gold or any other mineral and are not a substitute for a professional geological assessment. Always check local regulations, private property boundaries, environmental restrictions, and field safety conditions before exploring. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://idmetastudio.com/gold-prospector/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Minestech3 screens
GoldProspecting4 screens

Verdict

The call

Minestech and GoldProspecting are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Minestech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GoldProspecting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Minestech versus GoldProspecting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinestechGoldProspecting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIGITAL PULSE LLCMahmut Aykut KELES

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minestech

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

GoldProspecting

Subscriptions3
  • Gold Prospecting Plus$6.997 Days
  • Gold Prospecting Premium$19.991 Month
  • Gold Prospecting Plus$69.991 Year

Questions

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

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