The gold prospecting app that strikes gold.

AI terrain analysis, LiDAR mapping, and a community of finders — built for gold prospectors and metal detectorists who'd rather spend the day in the field than figuring out where to go.

Coming soon to the App Store

7 days free, every feature unlocked. Then $8.99/mo or $89.99/yr.

A look inside

Map screen with satellite view and prospecting layers
Maps & Layers
AI terrain analysis result with gold probability score
AI Terrain Analysis
GoldBot AI prospecting assistant chat
GoldBot
Map layer selector with 11 layers
Choose Your View
LiDAR hillshade layer revealing terrain detail
LiDAR Hillshade
Community feed of finds and discussions
Community
Private gold log tracking weight and location
Gold Log
7-day free trial paywall
7-Day Free Trial

Built for prospectors

AI Terrain Analysis

Trained strictly for gold prospecting. Snap a photo of a creek, cut bank, or hillside — get a 0–100 score with confidence level. The model identifies rock types, calls out mineral indicators (iron staining, quartz veins, black sand), reads water flow for gold trap potential, names the deposit type (placer, alluvial, hardrock, eluvial), and tells you where in the frame to start sampling. Plain-English explanations included.

GoldBot

Your AI prospecting buddy. Ask about geology, gear, technique, panning, sluicing, or whether that black sand is worth a second look. Trained on 30+ years of placer and lode prospecting knowledge — not search engines.

LiDAR Layer

See the bones of the land. Old foundations, abandoned roads, ditch lines, dredge tailings, and earthworks invisible from the surface. Advanced LiDAR experience in active development.

Maps Built for Finders

Mapbox satellite, topo, geology, and public-lands layers. See claims, property lines, and access. Drop pins on cuts, riffles, foundations, and old workings. Download regions for offline backcountry use.

Track Every Trip & Find

Record routes, mark finds, log your hours. Plus a private gold log: every find with weight (grams or ounces), location, and notes — pinned on your map, never public. Watch your totals grow over time. XP tracks your posts, analyses, and gold logged.

Tips & News

Curated guides for beginners, deeper field technique for veterans, and news from the prospecting world. Hand-picked, no algorithmic clutter.

A Community That Gets It

Share finds, follow people who've been working their patches for decades, swap technique. Prospectors and detectorists welcome. Moderated to keep it useful.

Yours to Keep

Locations and finds are private by default. Share what you want, hide what you don't. Honey holes and permission spots stay yours.

How it works

  1. 1

    Scout

    Browse the map, find a creek, an old homestead, or a likely site. Save the area for offline.

  2. 2

    Read

    At the spot, snap a photo of the terrain. Get a 0–100 score and reasoning you can actually learn from.

  3. 3

    Find

    Work the spot. Pan, sluice, dig, or swing the coil — the reason you came out.

  4. 4

    Log

    Mark finds, track your route, share what you want with the community.

Try the whole thing free for 7 days.

Every feature unlocked. AI analysis, GoldBot, LiDAR, offline maps — full access, no limits. No charges until day 8. Cancel anytime through your Apple ID with one tap.

$8.99/month or $89.99/year
Save $17.89 with annual

Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Manage in your Apple ID settings.

About Gold Prospector

Built by a prospector for prospectors. Three decades of weekends working creeks with a pan, eight years swinging a detector, and a stubborn belief that the prospecting community deserves better tools and a real place to share what they find.

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FAQ

How does the free trial work?

All features unlocked for 7 days. Payment method required up front (Apple ID handles the billing) — billing starts on day 8 if you keep it. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings, no questions.

What does it cost after the trial?

$8.99 per month or $89.99 per year. The annual saves you $17.89.

What devices does it run on?

iPhone (iOS 16+). Android is on the roadmap.

Does it work without cell service?

Yes — download map regions before you head out. Tracking and logging work offline too.

Will it tell me where to find gold or relics?

No app can do that. We give you better tools to read the land — actually making the find is still on you.

Where can I prospect or detect?

Prospecting: public lands open to mineral entry, and any claim you legally hold. Detecting: lands where you have permission. Rules vary by state — never on federal park land, often restricted on archaeological sites. Always know the local rules.