Gold Spotter

Flexible pricing for every prospector. Start free, upgrade when ready.

Free

$0

Free forever

  • 3 prospecting spots
  • 20 samples total
  • 1 photo per sample
  • GPS tracking & auto IDs
  • Real-time value calculation
  • Offline-first operation
  • Boundary warnings
  • Processing workflow

Pro

$9.99 one-time

No subscriptions, ever

  • Unlimited spots & samples
  • Unlimited photos per sample
  • Spot overview photos
  • Sample Locator with compass
  • Sample Search across spots
  • Cloud Backup & Restore
  • KMZ & CSV data export
  • Custom soil type lists
  • Custom tool lists
  • Custom photo tags
  • 5 currency options
  • Auto-fetch metal prices
  • Automatic value display
  • + more features coming

Complete Feature Comparison

Core Prospecting Free Pro
Prospecting spots with GPS Up to 3 Unlimited
Mark sample locations Up to 20 total Unlimited
Auto-generated sample IDs
GPS location capture
Location accuracy indicator
Boundary warnings
Custom spot prefixes
Field notes
Sample Tracking Free Pro
Processing status (0-100%)
Depth tracking
Metal detector toggle
Material weight tracking
Soil types Default list Custom lists
Gathering tools Default list Custom lists
Photos & Media Free Pro
Sample photos 1 per sample Unlimited
Spot overview photos
Photo captions
Photo tags Default tags Custom tags
Navigation & Locating Free Pro
Sample Locator (audio + compass)
Distance to samples Basic display Audio proximity
Direction compass
Sample Search across spots
Settings & Customization Free Pro
Unit preferences (depth, weight)
Currency selection USD only USD, CAD, AUD, EUR, GBP
Manual price entry
Auto-fetch metal prices
Automatic value display
Data Management Free Pro
Offline storage
Data persistence
CSV export (samples/finds)
KMZ export (Google Earth)
Cloud Backup & Restore
Restore purchases N/A

Pro Features Explained

Sample Locator

Navigate back to your samples with real-time audio feedback. As you get closer, the beeps speed up. A compass shows the direction, and distance updates in real-time. Essential for relocating samples weeks or months later in areas with many dig sites.

Data Export

Export spots to KMZ for viewing in Google Earth with all your samples and waypoints. Export to CSV for spreadsheet analysis. Create backups, analyze patterns, or share locations with prospecting partners.

Sample Search

Quickly find any sample across all your prospecting spots. Search by sample ID to jump directly to the sample you need, no matter which spot it's in.

Custom Lists

Create your own soil types, gathering tools, and photo tags. Add "black sand", "decomposed granite", "sluice box", or any categories that match your prospecting methods. Better organization means better insights.

Multi-Currency

Track find values in USD, CAD, AUD, EUR, or GBP. Auto-fetch current gold, silver, and platinum prices with one tap. See automatic value calculations as you record finds - no manual math needed.

Cloud Backup & Restore

Back up your prospecting data to Google Drive and restore it anytime. Never lose your spots, samples, or finds. Perfect for switching devices or recovering from data loss. More cloud providers coming soon.

Which Plan is Right for You?

Free is Perfect For

  • Beginners exploring gold prospecting
  • Casual prospectors with 1-3 favorite sites
  • Weekend warriors with limited trips
  • Testing the app before committing
  • Small-scale operations with minimal samples

Pro is Essential For

  • Serious prospectors managing multiple sites
  • Frequent prospectors collecting many samples
  • Anyone needing to relocate samples later
  • Researchers requiring data export
  • Documentation enthusiasts wanting full records

Frequently Asked Questions

The Free tier gives you full access to core features - it's not a trial. You can use Gold Spotter indefinitely with 3 spots and 20 samples. Google Play also allows refunds within 2 hours if Pro doesn't meet your expectations.

Your data is always yours, forever. All spots, samples, finds, and photos are saved locally on your device. No data loss, ever. No features removed from the Free tier. We'll never hold your data hostage.

Refund policies vary by platform. On Google Play, you may be eligible for a refund within 48 hours of purchase. On the App Store, you can request a refund through Apple. If you have issues after these windows, contact us and we'll do our best to help.

Use "Restore Purchases" in Settings to restore Pro status on any device. Your purchase is tied to your Google or Apple account, not your device - just sign in with the same account on your new phone.

We may add new Pro features over time at no additional cost. All current features will remain Pro features - we won't take things away or move them behind additional paywalls.

Absolutely! Start with Free, upgrade to Pro anytime. Your existing data stays intact, and new features unlock immediately. There's no rush - upgrade when you're ready.

Ready to Start Prospecting?

Download Gold Spotter free and start tracking your prospecting journey today.

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