Australian Geology Travel Maps v2.4.15

David Collins

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About this app

The Australian Geology Travel Maps app solves the problem of navigating and exploring geological sites in Australia by providing offline access to detailed terrain maps, old mine workings, and locations of gems and gold, making it an invaluable resource for geology enthusiasts, researchers, and adventurers. This app stands out in the Maps And Navigation category due to its specialized focus and high user rating of 4.6/5, indicating a well-designed and useful tool. Compared to alternatives, its offline capability and lack of ads enhance the user experience. However, its limited scope might not appeal to casual users looking for a general-purpose map app.

Pros

With over 50,000 downloads and an excellent user rating, the app has demonstrated its value to the community, providing social proof of its effectiveness and reliability.
The app's offline capability is a significant advantage, allowing users to access maps and geological information even in areas with poor internet connectivity, which is often the case in remote areas where geological exploration takes place.
The developer's reputation, as indicated by the professional website and email provided, suggests a commitment to maintaining and updating the app, which is crucial for an app that relies on accurate and up-to-date geological data.
The absence of ads enhances the user experience, making the app more enjoyable and less distracting, especially in situations where focus on the terrain and geological features is critical.
The in-app purchases, priced between $5.99 and $13.99, offer additional content or features that can enhance the app's functionality without being overly aggressive in their monetization strategy.

Cons

One concern is the potential for the app's specialized focus to limit its appeal to a broader audience, which might affect its long-term viability and the developer's ability to continue updating and expanding its features.
Although the app does not request any permissions, which is a positive aspect from a privacy standpoint, it might limit the app's ability to offer certain features that require access to device hardware or data, such as GPS location services for real-time navigation.
The lack of information about what specific data might be collected through in-app purchases or how it is used could raise privacy concerns for some users, even though the app itself does not request permissions.
Users should be aware that the app's performance and data accuracy depend on the quality of the geological data it is based on, and any inaccuracies or outdated information could affect its usefulness.

Best for: The ideal user for this app is a geology enthusiast, researcher, or adventurer with a specific interest in exploring and understanding the geological features of Australia, likely with a medium to high level of technical skill in using mobile apps for navigation and data analysis, and who values detailed, offline access to specialized geological information.

Developer Description

Offline geology terrain maps, old mine workings, and gem & gold locations

Australian Geology Travel Maps is a field app that displays the best available data from the government geological surveys in interactive maps created by Trilobite Solutions. It does not have any reliance on cell phone reception in the field, and uses GPS so your location is always marked on the map. Maps are downloaded to your phone when have an internet connection, and from that point on, you are independent of the internet.

A popular feature is the recording of the route that you have taken through the bush, or while driving to your work area. This runs in the background, even when your screen is blanked out. This is enabled with one tap, and the recording is stopped with one tap. Once completed, the recorded trail is plotted on your screen. There is also the option of the app speaking to you when you cross a geological boundary.

The simple geology maps are rich with contextual data - including shaded relief, roads, towns, tracks, rivers, lakes, geographic names, indigenous land, national parks & provincial parks.

App development, system maintenance and user support is fully-funded by subscriptions - there is no in-app advertising and your data is absolutely PRIVATE.

Our privacy policy: http://trilobite.solutions/maps/privacy

Trilobite Solutions does not represent any government entity, but we use Open Data from geological surveys to create our maps. Data sources are shown in the heading of each section of the 'Manage downloads' list.
URL to government data: https://dasc.dmirs.wa.gov.au/

We includes maps for New Zealand.

Overview video: http://trilobite.solutions/maps/videos/

ANNUAL App subscription

- $11.99 for Australians (1-week FREE trial)
- required by ALL app users to run the app
All Australian states:
* simple geology
* detailed geology
* symbolised resource map
* aero-magnetics imagery
* recorded locations for many resource types (except devices with < 2GB RAM)
* mining and lease boundaries (except devices with < 2GB RAM)
* write notes on marked locations
* overlay any map semi-transparently over any other map
* export trails and marked locations to Google Earth or your GIS
* import trails and marked locations from Google Earth
* import geojson data (except devices with < 2GB RAM) and mbtiles maps (videos on web-site)
New Zealand:
* geology map
* earth resources
* earthquakes overlay

ANNUAL WA prospector subscription

- $17.99 for Australians (1-week FREE trial)
- access to specialised prospecting maps
* live/pending tenement boundaries (updated after every working day)
* map of gold resources
* drill holes overlay
* display selected WA leases
* 1:250k topo maps covering all of WA
* graticular blocks overlay

ANNUAL QLD, NSW & VIC gold subscription

- each $7.99 for Australians (1-week FREE trial)
* symbolised gold map for the state (updated monthly)

Subscriptions cover all of your Android devices.

When in the field, please PUT YOUR PHONE INTO FLIGHT MODE. This greatly extends your phone's battery life.

Warning: ZTE phones do not download large maps - ie. greater than 2GB. There is a get-around for this - please contact us for assistance..

Terms of Use: http://trilobite.solutions/maps/terms/

Trials and subscriptions details:
• Payment will be charged to your Google account at the end of the 1-week trial period, unless you cancel your subscription before the trial has finished, in which case NO MONEY LEAVES YOUR ACCOUNT
• Subscription automatically renews each year unless auto-renew is turned off.
• Subscriptions may be managed by you within the app - tap the MENU icon (3 bars), then tap 'My subscriptions'.

Privacy

Given that the app does not request any permissions, it presents a low risk from a privacy and security standpoint, as it does not have access to sensitive device data. However, users should still be cautious when making in-app purchases and ensure they understand what they are buying. It's also advisable to keep the app updated to ensure any security patches or feature improvements are applied.

Tips

To get the most out of the Australian Geology Travel Maps app, users should first explore the offline maps to understand the app's layout and the information available. Utilizing the app in conjunction with other navigation tools, such as a GPS device or a compass, can enhance its usefulness in the field. Additionally, checking for updates regularly can ensure access to the latest geological data and features.

What's New

Fix up colours for customers using the dark theme

In-app purchases

$5.99 - $13.99 per item

Version Information

Version: 2.4.15
Downloads: 50K+
Updated on: Dec 23, 2025
Released: Oct 23, 2017
Requires: Android 8.0

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Australian Geology Travel Maps users say on Google Play

★★★★★

Scott Ashurst

Really enjoyed using this app over the past year. Unfortunately, over the last few weeks the app stopped working properly due to a bug/glitch. I contacted the developer via email and David instantly made contact with me about the problem. After a few emails back and fourth, David fixed the problems. I am extremely impressed by his efficiency and helpfulness. I am truly grateful to David for getting this back up and running so quickly. Amazing service 👏 Thank you

★★★★

Len

Very useful app I like it and use it alot, the only thing I think it's missing, is to be able to change the size of the dots? Sometimes in area's, it's almost impossible to click on some locations because the dots are so closely over lapped. Other than that, very cool 👌. Hi, in reply to your reply. I'd like to direct you towards the Herberton tin fields. 😂. What you have suggested is not very effective. It's all good though, nice app. I'll continue to pay the yearly subscription no worries. 👍

★★★

Mish Ka

not enough options and why oh why is there only a max of 2 layers?? so frustrating.. (and yes I know there is an option for the 3rd layer.. but nothing i want to see) I want to be able to see geology, satellite, and minerals without having to turn something off to see tenements..

★★

Santo Cutuli

Was so keen to have and use this app, but downloading maps didnt work for me, thanks to developer for trying to help, but no idea why it wouldn't work for me, I have a late model high end phone, but downloading maps just freezes,

★

Ln Harvey

I cannot access it on my phone as Google keeps sending me around in circles.The app is great for what I do but if Google won't let me get to the mapping system it is an absolutely waste of time trying. It is the most frustrating thing I have ever tried to access on line. Google needs to take a good hard look at what it is doing to their potential customers.