Best apps like iDig - Recording Archaeology

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated July 2026

iDig is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
📊 Productivity
4.0(62 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to iDig

Mapboard GIS#1

Mapboard GIS by Daven Quinn

Draw your field maps into GIS
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This iPad app allows users to draw field maps using an Apple Pencil, combining the ease of pen-and-paper with the precision of GIS. It's designed for geologists and others needing interpretive mapping, offering intuitive tools for creating topologically consistent geologic maps.

Wildnote#2

Wildnote by Suntoucher LLC

Environmental Compliance
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
3.7(3 ratings)
Free
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This platform offers customizable cloud-based data collection, management, and reporting for environmental consulting. It provides pre-built forms and reports for various disciplines, automating processes to improve efficiency and deliver faster, accurate regulatory-compliant reports.

Finds#3

Finds by Robert Gaddy

Track What You Discover
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.8(6 ratings)
$2.99
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Log your discoveries with precise GPS coordinates and photos. Organize finds with custom categories and tags, and easily share or export your data. Get directions back to any logged location.

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Pit Volume: Excavation Calc
Pit Volume: Excavation Calc
Pit Volume: Excavation Calc
Trench, Slope Estimator
Free

This tool helps engineers, construction workers, and DIYers calculate excavation volumes for pits, trenches, and wells. It supports various soil types and excavation shapes for efficient and accurate project planning.

Accurate volume calculationsMultiple excavation types (trenches, wells)Soil type adjustment
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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Total Station File Transfer
Total Station File Transfer
Total Station File Transfer
by NIKON-TRIMBLE CO., LTD
Free

Easily transfer coordinate data between your smartphone and surveying instruments via Bluetooth. Send data to your total station or receive observations and coordinates to share via email.

Bluetooth data communicationSend coordinate data to instrumentReceive observation data
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free
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ArcGIS StoryMaps Briefings
ArcGIS StoryMaps Briefings
ArcGIS StoryMaps Briefings
by ESRI
Free

Access and share interactive presentations on your tablet. Download content for offline viewing and deliver compelling stories with live maps and real-time data.

Offline viewing of briefingsInteractive presentation experienceAccess and share on the go
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vSite Scan
vSite Scan
vSite Scan
A LiDAR scanner from vGIS
Free
📊 Productivity
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GEO5 Data Collector
GEO5 Data Collector
GEO5 Data Collector
by FINE spol. s r.o.
Free

This application facilitates geological survey data collection in the field. It allows users to input data, utilize maps and GPS, and attach multimedia recordings. Data can be organized using standard or custom templates for any survey type.

Field data inputMap and GPS integrationPhoto, video, and audio recording
📊 Productivity
(1)
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GIS Lite
GIS Lite
GIS Lite
Explore space
Free

This app allows users to view and collect spatial data on their mobile devices. It supports various file formats, enables field data collection with photo attachments, and offers note-taking capabilities directly on maps. Offline access and extensive projection support make it ideal for field work.

Load and view DXF, KML, Shapefiles, GeoTiffCollect field data with photo attachmentsFreehand/pencil notes over maps
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
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FieldX GeoNotes
FieldX GeoNotes
FieldX GeoNotes
by FieldX Inc.
Free

Record georeferenced comments and pictures at specific points within a field. Track your path, mark hazards, and review field conditions for agricultural insights. Share your findings easily.

Georeferenced notes and photosPath recordingNavigation to observation points
📊 Productivity
(2)
free