Comparison

Ember Map vs Dig Here

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

Head to head
About

Ember Map

This app provides bushfire fighters with advanced mapping and navigation tools for the fireground. It offers real-time satellite hotspots, GPS tracking, topographic maps, and weather information to enhance situational awareness and planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite hotspots
  • GPS location tracking
  • Topographic maps
  • Fire behavior calculators
  • Offline map caching
  • Shared maps and team management
  • Weather viewer
Features
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Ember Map: The Ultimate Fireground Mapping & Navigation App for Bushfire Fighters Ember Map is a cutting-edge mapping and navigation app designed specifically for use on the fireground by bushfire fighters. This powerful tool provides up-to-date satellite hotspots, GPS tracking, topographic maps, and more to help you stay informed and enhance your situational awareness on the fireground. APP FEATURES AAHS (AUS) and NWCG (US) Symbology. Import and view GeoPDF files. Fire behavior calculators. Radar-enabled real-time location sharing on the fireground. Real-time Satellite Hotspots: Stay updated with the latest hotspots for effective firefighting strategies and better situational awareness. GPS Location Tracking: Map out the fireground and backtrack easily with GPS location tracking. Export saved items to KML or GPX. Comprehensive TOPO Maps: Access invaluable information, including property names and tracks, not available on standard maps. Save and Annotate Map Items: Save polygons, polylines, and markers, and add notes for future reference. Built-in Weather Viewer: Stay informed with the latest weather conditions to make informed decisions on the ground. NSW RFS Integration: View COP Fireground Maps, ICON Event Viewer, and track vehicle locations. Measure Tools: Quickly measure perimeter, area, and radius for accurate assessment and planning. Automatic Map Caching: Use maps offline with automatic caching, ensuring you have the information you need even without an internet connection. Shared Maps: Create maps for the US, CAN, AU, and NZ, and share them with others. Manage Teams: Easily share maps with your team for better coordination and efficiency. Symbology for US/CAN/AU/NZ: Enhanced symbology support for multiple regions. Share Location: Share your location with others on shared maps for better situational awareness and team coordination. Compass waypoint navigation. EMBER MAP PRO Unlock the full potential of Ember Map with Ember Map Pro, offering unlimited saved items, premium support, and advanced features like Hotspots and NSW RFS integration. Enjoy an ad-free experience and support the continued development of Ember Map. Ember Map Pro is available as an annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are 12 months in duration and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings. CONTACT US Website: https://reddirtsolutions.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedDirtSolutions LEGAL Terms of Use: https://reddirtsolutions.com.au/about-us/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://reddirtsolutions.com.au/about-us/privacy-policy Note: Ember Map is not associated with the NSW RFS. SUPPORT For any support inquiries, please email us at support@reddirtsolutions.com.au Experience the power of Ember Map and revolutionize your firefighting experience today. Download now and join the bushfire fighters who trust Ember Map for their mapping and navigation needs.

About

Dig Here

Features
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DigHere is a map for gold prospectors. It shows the ground the way a fossicker needs to see it, then helps you find your way out again when you are done. Turn on the terrain and LiDAR layers to read the landscape before you walk it. Hillshade and slope bring out the gullies and benches. The LiDAR analysis layers pick out things that are hard to see on the ground or on satellite imagery: old alluvial workings, terrace benches, paleochannels, and sudden changes in relief. Use them to decide where to swing the coil instead of wandering. Drop a pin the moment you find something. Every pin has a type, such as gold, water, camp, vehicle access or hazard, so your map stays readable. Pins are saved on your phone and sync to your account, so a good spot is still there next trip. Get Me Back records your track as you walk in. When you are ready to leave, it turns that track around and points you back to where you started, with a compass and a line on the map. It runs offline and keeps going with the screen locked, so it works deep in the scrub where there is no signal. Everything works without a connection. Cache the terrain and layers for an area over wifi, then head out. Your pins, tracks and maps are all there when you are off the grid. DigHere also runs on CarPlay and Apple Watch. On CarPlay you can navigate to a pin, drive back to your start, and see terrain on the car screen. On Apple Watch you can drop a pin, record a Get Me Back trail, keep a named Dig Track, and follow the compass to a pin without pulling your phone out. Some layers and areas need a subscription, and you can see what is available before you subscribe. Covers Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dighere.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://dighere.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

Ember Map4 screens
Dig Here4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dig Here at 4 against Ember Map's 2. Dig Here also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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. Ember Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dig Here sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember Map ships an update every 5 days, Dig Here every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Ember Map versus Dig Here: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmber MapDig Here
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarred CasleyAndrew Davis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember Map

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Map Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ember Map Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Dig Here

Subscriptions4
  • Fossicker - Monthly$8.001 Month
  • Digger - Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Fossicker - Yearly$79.001 Year
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  • Digger - Yearly$179.001 Year

Questions

Is Ember Map free?
Ember Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dig Here free?
Dig Here is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember Map or Dig Here have ads?
Neither Ember Map nor Dig Here shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember Map or Dig Here?
Ember Map ships an update every 5 days, and Dig Here every 4 days. Most recently, Ember Map was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dig Here on October 7, 2026.

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