What you get
Bare-earth LiDAR shows tailing piles, drywash spoil and old benches hidden under brush.
USGS mine features from historic topo maps: shafts, adits, prospect pits and placer workings.
Plot every nugget, detector hit (depth, VDI/ID) and hot rock. Filter, revisit and export to CSV.
Past producers and prospects from the USGS, the classic starting points for detecting.
See active BLM claims and who manages the land before you swing a coil.
Ground balance, hot rocks, coil control and where nuggets hide, built into the app.
Lay your phone in your sluice: a built-in level and angle gauge set the perfect drop, about an inch per foot.
A fun take on the old rods: GPS, compass and USGS gold records swing them toward the richest ground nearby.
Pricing
Free for 6 days. You won’t be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime. Optional add-ons: River Gold Tracker +$5/month and AI Dowsing Rod +$3/month, both free on the first day of your trial.
Questions
What is the best app for metal detecting for gold?
GoldScout™ combines gold mine records, LiDAR, geology, claims and a GPS find log in one app built for nugget hunters.
Can I log my metal detector finds with GPS?
Yes. Use your phone’s location or tap the map, then record weight, depth, target ID and notes. Everything shows on the map.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 6 days free, then $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. Cancel anytime.
Does it show where I’m allowed to detect?
It shows active BLM mining claims and land management layers. Always confirm current land status and get permission on private land.