Detector Maps

5.0.1

Gold Discovery Solutions Pty Ltd

4.57

555 reviews

10,000+
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Free

Detect smarter, not harder

Pros & Cons

Offline-accessible geological data and maps for remote prospecting
Gold-focused datasets and terrain insights tailored for prospectors
Background breadcrumb tracking provides accurate trails without draining battery
Cross-region coverage (Australia, United States, New Zealand) with regularly updated mining leases data

Lacks metal-detection-centric features (e.g., EMF sensors or treasure-hunting modes)
Subscription pricing varies by region and may be a barrier for casual users

About Detector Maps

Detector Maps is a maps & navigation app developed by Gold Discovery Solutions Pty Ltd.

Download Statistics

Detector Maps has been downloaded 30 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 0 times. It is ranked #5 in maps & navigation.

User Ratings

Detector Maps is rated 4.57 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 560 ratings.

App Information

Detector Maps is FREE to download. The APK download size is 114.93 MB. The latest version available is 5.0.1. The last update was on April 24, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2025.

Description

Detector Maps is your ultimate field tool for gold prospecting in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.

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.

Recent changes:
Bug fixes

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More data about Detector Maps

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	30 thousand
Recent downloads	0
Rating	4.57 based on 560 ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	5.0.1
APK size	114.9 MB
Number of libraries	?
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Comments on Detector Maps for Android

★★★★★ Adam Aitken · Jan 31, 2026

Lidar is a great new addition to gold prospecting research.

★★★★★ Eric Hughes (MysterE) · May 5, 2026

So far I've been using this for 4 months what's the amount of information that you get and how accurate it is as far as I can tell it is well worth the price contrast between certain layers is a little difficult to deal with but having a slide on and off so that you can adjust the intensity of the colors makes it bearable I recommended it to several people and will continue to do so

★★★★☆ David Harrison · Feb 18, 2026

Forgot password so requested email, code came, back to code input screen and everywhere I click on code input page takes app to startup page. 10 attempts so far. Pretty poor experience in that department. The maps are great I have paid for NSW lidar. If there were 2½ stars I would have given app that. Because of sign in problem. Is there a sweet spot to press on code input page?tom from detector maps support was extremely helpful in the end I used web page, and I'm back on. 4star now from 3star.

★☆☆☆☆ Austin Hillman · Apr 12, 2026

Edit: It was fun while it lasted. Every one of the locations I found and saved are censored out and pixelated. They're using all of your pinpoints to show them where to censor. What a shame. I'm really digging the Lidar maps. North Carolina is the home of the first gold rush in North America. I'll renew my subscription when you all update NC with the depth this app offers for other areas!

★★☆☆☆ Anthony N · Feb 1, 2026

Very disappointed to find after purchasing Lidar for NSW, there is basically nothing available. Feels like I've been ripped off

Google Play Rankings for Detector Maps

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Rank	Country	Category	List
5	Australia	Maps & Navigation	Top Grossing
45	Australia	Maps & Navigation	Top Free
61	United States	Maps & Navigation	Top Grossing
51	United Kingdom	Maps & Navigation	Top Grossing
110	Turkey	Maps & Navigation	Top Grossing

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