Best Gold Panning Apps & Games

234+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 234+ gold panning apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Gold Panning Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Where to Find Gold and SilverWhere to Find Gold and SilverFree4.6★ (175)NoYesJul 2026
2Mine Locator MapMine Locator MapFree4.6★ (346)YesYesJul 2026
3Gold Nuggets RushGold Nuggets RushFree3.1★ (7)NoNoMay 2026
4Digger's Map: Find MineralsDigger's Map: Find MineralsFree4.5★ (460)NoYesJul 2026
5Gold Rush 3D!Gold Rush 3D!Free4.6★ (16K)YesYesJul 2026
6Gold PanningGold PanningFree1.6★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
7Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold diggerIdle Miner Tycoon: Gold diggerFree4.7★ (854K)YesYesJul 2026
8Wild West Miner - Gold Rush 3DWild West Miner - Gold Rush 3DFree4.2★ (3.2K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Gold Panning

Where to Find Gold and Silver#1

Where to Find Gold and Silver by Slava Barouline

The best prospecting tool!
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(175 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover locations for gold, silver, platinum, and gemstones on a global map. Search for specific sites, view details, and add favorites. Utilize built-in navigation to reach prospecting spots and access extensive datasets.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 🗺️ Excellent for finding gold locations
  • 🗺️ Informative and detailed maps
  • 👍 Easy to use and quick

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Not free, requires payment for gold locations
  • ❓ Needs more information on public lands and claims
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches requiring app restart
Mine Locator Map#2

Mine Locator Map by Qvyshift LLC

Abandoned Mines & Prospects
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6(346 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover historical and active mines, prospects, and mineral deposits across the United States. This app provides a map-based interface to locate various mining-related sites without requiring registration or subscriptions.

Gold Nuggets Rush#3

Gold Nuggets Rush by DuckbearLab LTD

Find gold nuggets!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
3.1(7 ratings)
Free
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Embark on a virtual gold rush to discover precious gold nuggets and hidden surprises. Use your findings to craft unique and amazing jewelry. Experience the thrill of the hunt and the creativity of design.

More Gold Panning apps to explore

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Digger's Map: Find Minerals
Digger's Map: Find Minerals
Digger's Map: Find Minerals
The best geology tool!
Free

Discover locations of gold, silver, gemstones, and other minerals with a vast global database. This tool provides detailed information and powerful search capabilities for enthusiasts and prospectors.

Global mineral database300,000+ locations60+ minerals listed
🗺️ Navigation
(460)
free with in-app purchases
5
Gold Rush 3D!
Gold Rush 3D!
Gold Rush 3D!
Search 'till you find the gold
Free

Dig for valuable gems and stones like gold, silver, and emeralds. Clean the ground, break rocks, and process ores to sell for in-game currency. Use your earnings to buy upgrades and become the richest miner.

Dig for gold and valuable stonesCut grass to clear digging areasBreak stones with a drill
🎮 Games
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Gold Panning
Gold Panning
Gold Panning
Find more and more GOLD!
Free

Embark on a global adventure to discover hidden gold and collect treasure coins from various cities. Experience the thrill of panning for riches across the world in this engaging game.

Global gold panning gameplayCollect treasure coinsExplore different cities
🎮 Games
(5)
free
7
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Gold Mining: Dig Deep&Get Rich
Free

Build and manage your own mining empire to generate idle profits. Automate your workflow with managers, invest wisely, and mine a variety of resources. Expand your operations to up to 20 mines and earn cash even when offline.

Automate workflow for idle incomeEarn cash offlineHire managers with special effects
🎮 Games
(854K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Wild West Miner - Gold Rush 3D
Wild West Miner - Gold Rush 3D
Wild West Miner - Gold Rush 3D
Dig, mine, melt and sell!
Free

Experience the thrill of gold mining in the Wild West. Dig for nuggets, smelt them into bars, and sell them for profit. Upgrade your tools and expand your mine to become the wealthiest miner.

Revolutionary digging systemSmelt gold into barsUpgrade tools and gear
🎮 Games
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Gem Mineral Crystal Identifier
Free

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and gemstones by taking a photo. Access a comprehensive encyclopedia with detailed information on each stone, learn to distinguish real from fake gems, and explore their properties. The app also includes a metal detector and expert consultation.

Photo-based rock identificationStone and crystal encyclopediaReal vs. fake gemstone guide
📚 Education
(75K)
freemium
10
Gold Panning Shooter
Gold Panning Shooter
Gold Panning Shooter
by GAMINICS OYUN YAZILIM VE TICARET PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETI
Free

Enhance your sieving capabilities by strategically throwing sieve pieces. Stronger sieves allow for the extraction of more valuable metals from muddy environments.

Create stronger sievesThrow sieve piecesExtract valuable metals
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
ad-supported
11
Gold Rush: Gold Valley
Gold Rush: Gold Valley
Gold Rush: Gold Valley
by VJACHESLAV KHIL
Free

Develop your gold mining business by upgrading equipment and managing fuel. Progress from a novice to an experienced prospector, digging for gold to achieve your dreams. This idle-style game requires patience and perseverance to maximize your gold production.

Manual gold miningMine developmentAutomatic gold mining
🎮 Games
(106)
free with in-app purchases
12
Gold Panning!
Gold Panning!
Gold Panning!
by FURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
Free

Embark on a virtual mining adventure to uncover hidden gems and precious minerals. Clean your finds before smelting to increase their value and use magnets to manage your pan's capacity. Turn your panning skills into virtual riches.

Discover hidden minesPan for precious gemsClean finds before smelting
🎮 Games
(180)
ad-supported
13
Gold Fish Casino Slots Games
Gold Fish Casino Slots Games
Gold Fish Casino Slots Games
Jackpot Slot Machines Online
Free

Experience the thrill of over 200 free slot machine games, featuring authentic Vegas casino titles. Enjoy daily bonuses, massive jackpots, and social casino challenges. Spin classic and new slots for endless entertainment.

Over 200 free slot machinesAuthentic Vegas casino experienceDaily bonuses and free coins
🎮 Games
(388K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Gold Rush: Expansion
Gold Rush: Expansion
Gold Rush: Expansion
by ROVAKHIO
Free

Build and manage your own gold mine. Click to mine gold manually or upgrade equipment for automated extraction. Keep your machinery fueled to ensure continuous production and maximize your gold yield.

Buy and own a gold mineManual gold miningUpgrade mining equipment
🎮 Games
(289)
free with in-app purchases
15
Gold : Gold Price & Gold Live
Gold : Gold Price & Gold Live
Gold : Gold Price & Gold Live
silver & precious metal prices
Free

Track live prices for gold and silver with real-time data. View historical charts spanning up to 10 years, with detailed metrics like open, close, high, low, and percentage change. Supports multiple currencies and units of measurement.

Real-time, no-delay dataGold and silver pricesMultiple currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, etc.)
💰 Finance
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Gold+
Gold+
Gold+
gold prices in all currencies
Free

Monitor real-time gold prices across global currencies with interactive historical charts. View prices for various weights and purities, with customizable currency selection and frequent updates.

Gold prices in all world currenciesInteractive historical chartsFresh price updates every 5 minutes
💰 Finance
(877)
free with in-app purchases
17
Gold Miner Classic Senspark
Gold Miner Classic Senspark
Gold Miner Classic Senspark
Best Offline Gold Miner Retro
Free

Relive childhood memories with this classic arcade game. Dig for gold and diamonds, manage your earnings, and conquer challenging levels. Enjoy offline play with cute graphics, dynamic sound, and addictive gameplay.

Dig for gold and diamondsOffline gameplayChallenging levels
🎮 Games
(443)
free with in-app purchases
18
24k X Gold
24k X Gold
24k X Gold
Own & Redeem Real Gold
Free

Instantly own, securely store, and easily gift real 24k gold from your phone. Buy fractional amounts with no storage fees or premiums, and redeem for physical delivery anytime.

Instant gold ownershipNo storage feesGifting option
💰 Finance
(1)
subscription
19
Gold Rush: Gold Empire
Gold Rush: Gold Empire
Gold Rush: Gold Empire
by ROVAKHIO
Free

Embark on a gold mining adventure in North America. Prospect for gold, upgrade your equipment for automatic extraction, and build a thriving gold empire. Manage fuel to keep your operations running non-stop and become a seasoned prospector.

Mine gold manuallyBuy equipment to increase productionAutomatic gold production with fuel
🎮 Games
(574)
free with in-app purchases
20
Classic Miner
Classic Miner
Classic Miner
Classic Miner
Free

Dig for gold and diamonds in this classic arcade-style game. Aim your hook, collect valuable treasures, and advance through unique levels. Compete for high scores and become a mining tycoon.

Mine gold and diamondsAdvance through unique levelsSave progress and continue playing
🎮 Games
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Gold Panning

What are the best gold panning apps & games for iPhone?
Where to Find Gold and Silver tops our gold panning apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 175 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gold panning apps & games we rank are free to download, including Where to Find Gold and Silver and Mine Locator Map.
Where to Find Gold and Silver has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 234+ gold panning apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a global database of over 100,000 locations where gold, silver, platinum, and gemstones can be found. Users can view these locations on a map, search for specific sites, and get additional information.
Key features include locating precious metal and gem sites on a map, searching by name, viewing additional information, adding locations to favorites, and navigating to sites using Apple Maps. It also allows filtering by type and accessing datasets from USGS and Geoscience Australia.

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