Outcrop vs DipStrike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outcrop
This app aids geologists in field studies by allowing them to capture high-resolution images of outcrops. Users can interpret geological features, add annotations, take measurements, and export data to construct 3D geological models.
- High-resolution outcrop imaging
- Interpretation of facies, structures, and boundaries
- Annotation and measurement tools
- Dip and azimuth measurement
- GPS location integration
- 3D geological model export (GOCAD format)
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This application is designed for the geologist to use during field studies. It lets the user take pictures of the outcrop, interpret the high resolution image and export this information in 3D to construct a 3D geological model. On the image, the user can interpret facies intervals, sedimentary structures and boundaries. The user can add annotations anywhere, measure width/height of sediment bodies (channels, lobes, etc.), and compute bodies statistics. Using an iphone or ipad, the user can measure dip and azimuth and locate this measure on the picture or use its GPS location to export dip markers to the 3D model. Once the user defines the image scale, all interpreted boundaries and intervals can be exported in 3D in GOCAD format (image, interpretations boundaries, dip/azimuth and facies intervals).
DipStrike
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DipStrike is an offline-first field notebook built for structural geology. Its high-contrast controls, large capture targets, and quick sensor workflow are designed for gloves, glare, and hands-busy work. Record manual or sensor-assisted strike/dip and trend/plunge readings. Speak a field note and review its on-device transcript and structured fields before saving. Track sample bags by QR code, add GPS waypoints, browse an online field map, and export measurements or samples as CSV. Version 1.0 is free and stores field data on your device. No account or purchase is required. Sensor readings can be affected by magnetic interference and device placement. Confirm critical readings with appropriate field instruments and professional judgment. What’s New (1.0): The first DipStrike release: manual and sensor structural readings, voice field notes, sample QR logging, GPS waypoints, online maps, CSV export, and sunlight mode—all with an offline-first, on-device workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Outcrop at 11.0 against DipStrike's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Outcrop ships an update every 5 weeks, DipStrike every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outcrop | DipStrike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next-Shot | Rohit Chautmol |
In-app purchases
Outcrop
No in-app purchases
DipStrike
No in-app purchases









