# Benchmark Hunter vs Markline

The clearest difference is rating: Markline at 5.0 against Benchmark Hunter's 2.9. Markline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). Benchmark Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Markline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Benchmark Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Markline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Benchmark Hunter has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Benchmark Hunter ships an update every 15 months, Markline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Benchmark Hunter | Markline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-hunter/id1591357988/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markline-benchmark-hunting/id6775235601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Channel Marker Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591357990) | [Rizk Corsight, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896065289) |

## What reviewers say

### Benchmark Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-hunter/id1591357988)

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey marks using interactive maps. Access detailed survey data and related Geocaching.com pages for marks within the US NGS database.

**Highlights:** Map view of survey marks, Satellite, road, and hybrid map options, Access to NGS datasheets, Links to Geocaching.com pages, US NGS database only

**In-app purchases:** none


### Markline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markline-benchmark-hunting/id6775235601)

Discover and log U.S. survey marks offline with a catalog of over 793,000 entries. Track your findings, view mark details, and get directions to nearby markers. Ideal for hobbyists and professionals interested in geodetic control.

**Highlights:** Offline catalog of 793,000+ survey marks, Distance-sorted 'Nearby' list with condition color-coding, Bundled mark details: type, coordinates, elevation, history, Log recoveries with photos and notes, Progress tracking and CSV export, Turn-by-turn directions to marks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markline Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Benchmark Hunter free?

Benchmark Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Markline free?

Markline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Benchmark Hunter or Markline?

Markline is rated higher. Benchmark Hunter averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Markline averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Benchmark Hunter or Markline have ads?

Neither Benchmark Hunter nor Markline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Benchmark Hunter or Markline?

Benchmark Hunter ships an update every 15 months, and Markline weekly. Most recently, Benchmark Hunter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Markline on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*