Jake for stratigraphy vs GeoFossil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jake for stratigraphy
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Jake makes measuring a stratigraphic section a snap. Place the device on a bed, and with a tap of a button, record your dip and dip direction. Arrows tell you when your device is pointed in the direction of dip and inclined at the correct dip angle. No more futzing with hard-to-read clinometers and compasses!
GeoFossil
Explore global fossil discoveries on an interactive map. Access detailed profiles, scientific publications, and powerful search filters to uncover Earth's prehistoric past. Ideal for students and enthusiasts interested in paleontology and geology.
- Global fossil map
- Detailed fossil profiles
- Linked scientific publications
- Powerful search filters
- Explore prehistoric life
- Educational and engaging
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Explore Fossils & Prehistoric Life Worldwide GeoFossil is the ultimate fossil map app for exploring paleontology discoveries across the globe. Using real data from the Paleobiology Database, you can uncover Earth’s prehistoric past from the palm of your hand. Key Features: Global Fossil Map – Discover fossil locations from every continent. Detailed Fossil Profiles – View fossil details, geological age, location, and taxonomy. Scientific Publications – Access linked research papers for each fossil occurrence, opening a search in your browser. Powerful Filters – Search by fossil type, time period, or publication year. Educational & Fun – Perfect for students, paleontology enthusiasts, and geologists. Whether you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, ancient plants, or marine life, GeoFossil makes exploring Earth’s fossil record simple and engaging. Start your prehistoric journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jake for stratigraphy at none against GeoFossil's shown. GeoFossil's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 22 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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.
Jake for stratigraphy ships an update every 22 months, GeoFossil every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jake for stratigraphy | GeoFossil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunt Mountain Software | Andrew Hall |
In-app purchases
Jake for stratigraphy
No in-app purchases
GeoFossil
No in-app purchases
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