Comparison

GeoExplore vs JGI Schools

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

Head to head
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..

About

JGI Schools

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JGI Schools provides communication app for parents using which they can download school announcements, Class assignments, can see attendance and activity.

Screenshots

GeoExplore4 screens
JGI Schools3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GeoExplore at 12.0 against JGI Schools's 15.0. 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GeoExplore versus JGI Schools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoExploreJGI Schools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BrooksMyclassboard Educational Solutions Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

GeoExplore

No in-app purchases

None

JGI Schools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoExplore free?
GeoExplore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JGI Schools free?
JGI Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeoExplore or JGI Schools have ads?
Neither GeoExplore nor JGI Schools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoExplore or JGI Schools?
GeoExplore ships an update every 9 months, and JGI Schools every 9 months. Most recently, GeoExplore was updated on October 1, 2026 and JGI Schools on October 9, 2026.

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