# Maps Treasure Hunt vs Detector Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detector Maps at 73% against Maps Treasure Hunt's 0%. Detector Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Maps Treasure Hunt's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Treasure Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detector Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detector Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detector Maps has 254 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Maps Treasure Hunt's written reviews are positive against 73% of Detector Maps's.

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Detector Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Treasure Hunt | Detector Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095/reviews) | **[4.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-maps/id6741421159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 126 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Guion](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881169) | [GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788016705) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Treasure Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095)

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

**Highlights:** Historical map overlays, GPS location tracking, Street and satellite map integration, Artifact hunting aid, Locate historical structures, In-app map purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washingtonboro PA 1864 | Free | one-time |
| Suggs WY 1894 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marietta (East) PA 1864 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lititz PA 1863 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Columbia to Marietta 1864 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lebanon County 1860 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Detector Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps Treasure Hunt free?

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

### Is Detector Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps Treasure Hunt or Detector Maps?

Detector Maps is rated higher. Maps Treasure Hunt averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Detector Maps averages 4.7 from 254 ratings.

### Do Maps Treasure Hunt or Detector Maps have ads?

Detector Maps shows ads; Maps Treasure Hunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps Treasure Hunt or Detector Maps?

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Detector Maps every 6 days. Most recently, Maps Treasure Hunt was updated on September 26, 2026 and Detector Maps on October 16, 2026.

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