Detector Maps

Gold Discovery Solutions Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

About this app

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

Built by geologists for prospectors, it combines advanced geological datasets with intuitive GPS mapping tools to help you explore more efficiently and uncover high-potential gold zones faster.

Whether you’re swinging a detector, panning a creek, or exploring remote terrain, Detector Maps puts rich geological intelligence in your hands — even offline.


What Makes Detector Maps Different?

Advanced Geological Data Layers

Surface geochemistry & filtering

Historic gold mines and workings

Current and expired mining leases, claims (updated every weekday)

LiDAR Hillshade optional extra add-on

All curated specifically for prospectors and optimised for mobile use


Breadcrumb Trail Tracking (Background GPS)

Record your exact trail — even when the app is in the background or your screen is off

Avoid retracing old ground and log your exploration path for future trips


Why We Request “Always Allow” Location Access?

Detector Maps uses background location tracking only when breadcrumb tracking is turned on by the user

This ensures a complete log of your journey, even while your phone is idle or the screen is off to save battery

You can disable background tracking at any time through the app or device settings


Offline Access Anywhere

Download detailed map tiles and data layers to use when offline

GPS, trails, and waypoints continue to work without mobile signal


Waypoint Marking & Field Notes

Drop waypoints for gold finds, test pits, quartz outcrops, hot targets, old workings, or camps

Organise, name, and sync everything to your account


Real-Time GPS Navigation

Track your live position with precision across leases, boundaries, and terrain features


Coverage

Australia
Full coverage across all major gold-producing states: QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS & NT

United States
California, Alabama, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Washington, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, New Mexico

New Zealand
Goldfields coverage with historic mining data, geology layers, and offline maps


Subscription Information

All States / All Countries Access Plan(s):

USA Pricing

Monthly: $9.99 USD

Yearly: $99 USD

AUS/NZ Pricing

Monthly: $9.99 AUD

Yearly: $99 AUD

Includes all maps, layers, offline use, and coverage for Australia, USA, and New Zealand.

Billed to your Google Play account. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings at any time.


Privacy & Data

Your location, trails, and waypoints are only used for core app functionality

You can permanently delete your account anytime: (Profile > Delete Account > type "confirm" > tap red Delete button)

View full Privacy Policy: https://app.detectormaps.com.au/privacy-policy

View full Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.detectormaps.com.au/license-agreement


Built for Real Prospectors

Whether you swing a GPX 6000, SDC, Gold Monster, sluice, or a pan — Detector Maps helps you cover ground smarter, log finds, and explore more gold-rich terrain with professional-grade data in your pocket.

Start your next gold mission with confidence.

What’s new

Bug fixes and improvements