- Introducing Community — connect with detectorists across the country, show off finds, and unlock achievements & prizes as you detect
- Backend rebuilt for serious speed and reliability improvements
v5.0.0Android
- Introducing Community — connect with detectorists across the country, show off finds, and unlock achievements & prizes as you detect
- Backend rebuilt for serious speed and reliability improvements
v4.4.3iOS
- Preparation for new feature
- Bug fixes
v4.4.3Android
- Preparation for new feature
- Bug fixes
v4.4.2iOS
- Bug optimisations
v4.4.2Android
v4.4.1iOS
- Improvements and optimization
- Geochemistry element filter
v4.4.0iOS
- Added 50+ new USA layers to all 15 states
- Improved layer performance
- Updated legends and icons
- Enhanced popups
- UI improvements
v4.3.1iOS
Performance optimisation
v4.3.0iOS
- Mining Claims now can be toggled individually by type (Placer, Lode, Tunnel, Mill)
- California LiDAR update (much faster, more detailed)
v4.2.1iOS
- Bug Fix
v4.2.0iOS
England Region Added (Coin & Relic Maps)
Freemium Subscription Added
v4.0.0iOS
Brand New User Interface designed for faster, easier use outdoors
Simplified Menus for quick access while detecting
New “My Data” Panel to easily manage your waypoints and breadcrumbs
Nearest Breadcrumbs View so you can instantly see what’s closest to you
Waypoint Images – snap photos of your finds in the field and sync across devices
Major Optimisations for smoother performance
Revamped Offline Maps – download 30+ blocks and head into the field fully offline devices
v3.3.0iOS
- LiDAR fetching issues resolved
- Geophysics added to every state
- Revamped NT and SA
- WA tenement expiry filtering
- Other bug fixes
v3.2.0iOS
- New Premium QLD LiDAR
- Bug fixes and improvements
v3.1.0iOS
• Geochemistry not loading on persist fix
• Geochemistry filter persisting
• New UI for downloads of offline packs
• Increased per user limit for downloads
• New fields for property boundaries
• WA geology updates
• Polygon export and selection
• WA, VIC, NSW, QLD geology filtering
• Shallow alluvial leads opacity controllable
• Waypoint and breadcrumb search crash fix
• On-map opacity slider fixes
• Location marker bug fixes
v3.0.2iOS
Bug fixes and improvements
v3.0.1iOS
- Recently searched locations
- Performance and bug fixes
v3.0.0iOS
USA and New Zealand out now!
Added downloaded map outlines - visualise what area's you have downloaded
Breadcrumb tracking improvements
Magnetics added to Queensland
v2.1.1iOS
Faster maps (optimised tiles), truer breadcrumbs in patchy signal, and better sync between web & mobile.
New/updated layers: 3D Terrain across all states; VIC 1:125k geology + 30m hillshade; WA 1:100k/250k geology + hillshade + magnetics + stream geochem; NSW Premium Hillshade + geology + watercourses; QLD seamless geology + watercourses + native titles; TAS free Premium Hillshade. More tools soon.
v2.0.6iOS
- iPad landscape user interface fully responsive
- Hillshading layer not showing sometimes fixed
- Added load last used state
- Other bug fixes
v2.0.4iOS
Bug fixes and improvements
WA contours added
v2.0.2iOS
- Trails disappearing fix
- Auto syncing fix
- Few other performance fixes
v2.0.1iOS
What’s New in Detector Maps?
This is our biggest update yet — built from your feedback, tested in the field, and designed to make Detector Maps the most powerful gold prospecting tool in Australia.
Over the past month, we've been working full-time to improve the app's performance, accuracy, and usability. Here's everything we've upgraded:
Trail Tracking Overhaul
Brand new on/off toggle for trail recording — no more guesswork.
Trails are now saved automatically, even if the app crashes or is closed.
Tap on any trail to rename, recolour, or delete it with ease.
We’ve reduced the trail line width for better visibility on the map.
Updated interval timing and accuracy logic means more realistic breadcrumb trails, especially around corners.
No more straight-line errors — trails follow your exact movement.
Compared side-by-side with other apps, Detector Maps now records sharper, more accurate paths, particularly during turns and slow movement - tuned and ready for prospecting.
Waypoint System Upgrade
Choose from 25 different waypoint styles, including colours and icons.
Save waypoints in small, medium, or large sizes — great for marking nugget size or importance.
Duplicate waypoint filter — if you’ve migrated from another app, remove hundreds of unnecessary duplicates in one tap.
Store thousands of waypoints locally without slowing the app down.
Syncing & Local Storage
Option to turn syncing on or off between your mobile devices and the web version.
Improved internal database management for faster performance and more reliable storage — even in offline mode.
Whether you're on one device or several, Detector Maps now makes your data easier to manage and safer to store.
Road Networks & Contours
We’ve added road data and 10m contour lines to every state, helping you navigate remote areas more easily.
Draw, Measure, and Save Custom Areas
Use the measure tool to draw your own polygons or lines, then save them to your map.
Perfect for marking Section 40e boundaries, faults, planned tenements, or areas of interest.
You can also draw polylines to mark access tracks, faults, or proposed walking routes.
Import Geochemical Data
Found a public geochemical survey we haven’t added yet? Now you can import your own .csv data directly into Detector Maps.
A game-changer for advanced users who want to layer their own intelligence on top of our datasets.
Other Fixes & Improvements
Major improvements to offline map stability and tile loading.
Fixed rendering order for location markers, breadcrumbs, and waypoints, so everything displays correctly.
Resolved multiple bugs that caused app crashes or performance issues.
Better support for long breadcrumb trails and large offline areas.
Why This Matters
This update is the next big step toward making Detector Maps the most complete, field-ready tool for Australian prospectors.
Whether you're swinging for nuggets on the weekend or planning to peg a lease, this version gives you more control, more accuracy, and a better experience all around.
We're just getting started — thanks for being part of the journey.
v1.1.2iOS
Bug fixes and improvements.
v1.1iOS
- Geochemistry Filtering for All States
- Go back to last session location after closing app
- Live gold price in view profile section
- Go To Maps Button
- Section 40E 1 Min Graticle Blocks Layer (WA)
- WAMEX reports linked to every WA sample
- CR reports linked to every QLD sample
- Geochem filters for all states
- Live/Pending split layers + searches in WA
- KML import/export issues fixed
- Coord copy with long press
- Coord search bar functionality
- Hyperlinks on gold occurrences (WA)
- Fixed battery usage issues
- Historical gold maps for VIC's Golden Triangle
- Increased offline download limit to a 1000km² area instead of 150km².
- Added 20 nugget references to WA, SA, QLD