Comparison

GeoLOG vs GeoExplore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GeoLOG

Features
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Interactive geological mapping of Poland The Central Geological Database (CBDG) is Poland's largest collection of digital data relating to the Earth sciences. This database is maintained and developed by the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute. CBDG task is to collect and share different types of information in the field of geology and related sciences. All geological data in the application GeoLOG comes from spatial data server CBDG. They are also available as a WMS and WFS services on the Portal CBDG (http://geoportal.pgi.gov.pl).

About

GeoExplore

This app is a geological data logging toolset for recording information at various locations. It offers guided field trips with maps and detailed site information, along with a toolkit for notes, photos, and geological logging. Data can be shared via email.

Highlights
  • Geological data logging
  • Custom and guided field trips
  • Compass/clinometer tool
  • Graphic sedimentary logging
  • Audio, text notes, and photos
  • Rock type and glossary information
  • Data sharing via email
Features
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GeoExplore is primarily a geological data logging (recording) toolset. Use GeoExplore to gather data at any location(s) of your choice (a Custom Field Trip) or download into the app one of the Guided Field Trips, prepared by geology teachers and lecturers..
Guided Field Trips come with a map and suggested locations to explore, along with detailed information about those locations. These field trips often have a specific aim, e.g. a mapping exercise, or structural exercise.

GeoExplore provides a toolkit consisting of compass/clinometer, graphic (sedimentary) logging tool, make audio notes, text notes and take photos all linked to a specific site, or to a bed in the logging tool. Other facilities include rock type information, grain size reference, glossary of terms (which may be customised to field trip topic). Means to assign rock types and link them to observation sites in a mapping exercise.

 All recorded data is held within GeoExplore, even when switched off, or running a different field trip. Data may be shared by email contacts, based on selected site, or sedimentary log, specific bed or entire field trip.

 Although the GeoExplore is primarily designed for recording geological information, it would support anyone wishing to record data by location in fields such as archaeology, ecology, forestry, park management, soil conservation, highway/footpath maintenance... GeoExplore is path of the Voyages in DeepTime project delivered by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust, with support provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Bransford Trust, Tomlinson-Brown Trust and numerous other organisations and individuals..

Screenshots

GeoLOG4 screens
GeoExplore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GeoLOG at every 3 months against GeoExplore's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoLOG ships an update every 3 months, GeoExplore every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GeoLOG versus GeoExplore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoLOGGeoExplore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPaństwowy Instytut GeologicznyMichael Brooks

In-app purchases

None

GeoLOG

No in-app purchases

None

GeoExplore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoLOG free?
GeoLOG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoExplore free?
GeoExplore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeoLOG or GeoExplore have ads?
Neither GeoLOG nor GeoExplore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoLOG or GeoExplore?
GeoLOG ships an update every 3 months, and GeoExplore every 9 months. Most recently, GeoLOG was updated on November 3, 2026 and GeoExplore on November 2, 2026.

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