Detector Maps is a navigation app developed by GOLD DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS PTY. Available as a free download, it was updated to v5.50 on August 10, 2026, and currently holds a 4.73 out of 5 rating based on 224 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 149 MB of free space and runs Android 14.1+ or iOS 15.1+.
Video: Detector Maps Overview
Description
Detector Maps is the field tool that keeps you on the gold - and on the relics. Built by geologists for prospectors, relic hunters and metal detectorists across the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, it pairs geological data and historical maps with rock-solid GPS so you spend your time on high-potential ground, not guessing.
Detector Maps can be played on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Download an APK version and follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. For help with downloading or installing APK files, visit our forums.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★★★★Best app
Downloaded this application the day it became live for the states. All of the information it gives along with the lidar aspect and old gold find recordings is excellent for research. The claim boundaries and linking to the MLRS data is also a great touch. Showing water flow and seasonal streams helps a bunch in researching areas to prospect especially near old hydraulic pits.
★★★★☆Wasted time and money
Have 17 pro max and can’t see River names, shows 50% of gold claims in California!! I am unsubscribing after the 1st month SMH
★★★★★The new new
I love this app and the customer service is awesome. One app to replace three🤙
★★★★★Amazing
I love detector maps totally worth it
★★☆☆☆Unuseable for Idaho
I’ve never uninstalled and app and cancelled a trial so quickly. Maybe it works in other parts of the world but for Idaho - lands I know like the back of my hand - there’s no BLM/land ownership boundaries. No LiDAR. Tons of missing active claims. No historical mining info in the hottest historical area of the state. What gives? Promises made on the site (including 7 day free trial that is actually 3), but promises unkept.
