Detector Maps vVARY
Gold Discovery Solutions Pty LtdAbout this app
Developer Description
Detect smarter, not harder
Built by geologists for real prospectors, it combines advanced geological datasets with intuitive GPS tools so you can explore smarter, stay on the gold, and avoid wasting time on low-potential ground — even offline.
Whether you’re swinging a detector, panning a creek, or hiking into remote country, Detector Maps puts rich geological intelligence in your pocket.
WHAT MAKES DETECTOR MAPS DIFFERENT
Advanced geological and gold-focused data.
Built and curated specifically for prospectors.
Optimised for mobile and offline field use.
Included layers (where available):
Surface geochemistry with filtering tools
Historic gold mines and workings
Current and expired mining leases / claims (updated every weekday)
Optional LiDAR hillshade add-on for ultra-detailed terrain reading
BREADCRUMB TRAIL TRACKING (BACKGROUND GPS)
Record your exact trail — even when the app is in the background or your screen is off
Avoid going over the same old ground twice
Log your exploration paths for future trips and follow-ups
WHY WE REQUEST “ALWAYS ALLOW” LOCATION ACCESS
Detector Maps only uses background location when you turn breadcrumb tracking ON.
This ensures:
A complete, accurate log of your journey
Tracking continues even while the phone is idle or the screen is off
Better battery management during long prospecting days
You can disable background tracking at any time in the app or device settings.
OFFLINE ACCESS ANYWHERE
Download detailed map tiles and data layers for offline use
GPS position, trails, and waypoints continue working without mobile reception
Perfect for remote trips and off-grid prospecting
WAYPOINT MARKING & FIELD NOTES
Mark waypoints for gold finds, test pits, quartz outcrops, hot targets, old workings, camps and more
Add names, notes, and categories to organise your field data
Sync everything securely to your account
REAL-TIME GPS NAVIGATION
Track your live position with precision
See leases, boundaries, geology, and terrain features as you move
Use Detector Maps as your dedicated gold prospecting GPS tool
COVERAGE
AUSTRALIA
Full coverage across all major gold-producing states: QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT.
UNITED STATES
Coverage in:
California, Alabama, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Washington, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, New Mexico.
NEW ZEALAND
Historic goldfields coverage, geology layers, and offline maps.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
All plans include all maps, standard layers, offline downloads, and access to Australia, USA, and New Zealand.
USA Pricing
Monthly: $9.99 USD
Yearly: $99 USD
AUS/NZ Pricing
Monthly: $9.99 AUD
Yearly: $99 AUD
Payments are charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Google Play account settings.
Pricing may vary by region.
PRIVACY & DATA
Your location, trails, and waypoints are used only for core app functionality (maps, GPS, trails, and waypoints).
You can permanently delete your account at any time:
Profile > Delete Account > type “confirm” > tap the red Delete button
Privacy Policy: https://app.detectormaps.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.detectormaps.com/license-agreement
BUILT FOR REAL PROSPECTORS
Whether you swing a GPX 6000, SDC, Gold Monster, other detector, a sluice, or a pan, Detector Maps helps you:
Cover more ground
Log and revisit your best spots
Explore gold-rich terrain with professional-grade geological data
Start your next gold mission with confidence.
In-app purchases
$9.99 - $99.00 per item
Version Information
- Version
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- Downloads
- 10K+
- Updated on
- -
- Released
- Aug 24, 2025
- Requires
- Android Varies with device
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Google Play Rating History
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Detector Maps - Google Play Rankings
Top Rankings
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#77 in Top Grossing Maps And Navigation in United States
#11 in Top Grossing Maps And Navigation in Australia
#58 in Top Free Maps And Navigation in Australia
Detector Maps users say on Google Play
This is going to be my goto app. And I have used a few others over the years. You can use it on the PC (Thats what an old bloke like me likes) and also Android Phone and Tablet. Also IPhone. Download maps for offline use. lots of great features, but too many to mention. Developers are very proactive. New features being added and the response to any issue or suggestion is fantastic
i paid for a yearly subscription thinking the lidar function was included which was my reason for joining now ive worked out i have to pay $150 extra for that function $251 is a bit of a stretch for me not happy
ok but if you already have Trilobite, don't bother getting this app.
cant make dig points in other locations anymore
asks for email and create a login and then says you have to pay to use it. should say its not free from the beginning.
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