Comparison

GeoCaches vs Digger's Map

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

Head to head
About

GeoCaches

Discover and navigate to geocaches from various platforms with offline access. View maps and use the app while data loads in the background. Supports multiple geocaching websites.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple geocaching websites
  • Offline geocache viewing
  • Asynchronous data loading
  • Map viewing during data download
  • Local data storage
Features
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Simple application for geocachers. - supports geocaching.com, geocaching.su, opencaching- .pl .de, .us, .nl, .org.uk - Local data storage. Allows viewing of geocaches in offline mode. - Asynchronous data loading. You can use application (view map, etc) while waiting for the data downloading. We recommend fast (WiFi or 3g) connection for loading geocaches. Non-premium members of geocaching.com are limited to download max. 3 full geocache info per day - this is limitation of API license agreement with Groundspeak. If you have account on one of Opencaching sites - please turn on Opencaching API in Settings of your device (Settings->GeoCaches->Opencching.XX API) Please note: Limit 3 geocaches/day from geocaching.com is result of license agreement with Groundspeak - to remove this limitation you may buy 'premium' account on their's web-site. Making donation DOES NOT removes this limit.

About

Digger's Map

Discover locations of gold, silver, gemstones, and other minerals with a vast global database. This tool provides detailed information and powerful search capabilities for enthusiasts and prospectors.

Highlights
  • Global mineral database
  • 300,000+ locations
  • 60+ minerals listed
  • Offline database access
  • Location search and filtering
  • Add to Favorites
Features
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# Interested in geology and minerals? Would like to know where gold, silver and gemstone mines are? # Our unique app offers a massive global database with more than 300,000 locations and 60+ minerals! # Download Digger's Map, get your hammer and boots and start prospecting today!!! Digger's Map is a unique app which allows users to find natural resources locations and view them on a map. It provides access to additional information and includes a powerful location search. ===================================== How will you benefit from the app? ===================================== # If you're a gem/mineral enthusiast this is the app for you. The app offers information on countless operating plants, historic mining sites and other locations. Our app is used by thousands of prospectors and rockhounds. Do not stay behind! Get Digger's Map app and use the latest technology to learn about minerals and natural resources! # The database features more than 60 minerals (FREE or available via in-app-purchase) including: - Coal - Copper - Gold - Gemstones - Iron - Marble - Platinum - Silver - Quartz - Titanium - Tungsten # The app includes a global database with more than 300,000 locations. The database is stored on your device, even if you do not have a reception, you can still search for locations. # iPad, iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 support. We made sure our app works on all iOS devices. If you are experiencing problems with the app, please let us know - we are always happy to help. # Easy to use and powerful. The app not only displays the locations on the map, but also allows searching them by a name or filtering them by a development status. If you are looking for a particular location you can easily find it in the database. # Add locations to your Favorites, to come back to them later. # Translated to Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. # We listen to our users and keep adding more features. If you have good suggestions please let us know. ===================================== Prospecting becomes too easy with Digger's Map! Download the app and try your luck today!!! =====================================

Screenshots

GeoCaches3 screens
Digger's Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

GeoCaches and Digger's Map both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Digger's Map's written reviews are positive against 37% of GeoCaches's. Digger's Map also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. GeoCaches sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Digger's Map sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digger's Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of GeoCaches's written reviews are positive against 77% of Digger's Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GeoCaches versus Digger's Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoCachesDigger's Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (507 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better507
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperY.LukyanetsSlava Barouline

Customer experience

GeoCaches

All ratings1,048 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative51.9%

Digger's Map

All ratings501 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

GeoCaches

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun adventures
  • 🚀 Simple and user-friendly
  • 💡 Offline maps are great for data savings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of caches in certain areas
  • 🤔 Limited free features

Digger's Map

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful for finding mineral locations
  • 👍 Informative and detailed
  • 🗺️ Helpful for research and planning
  • 💻 Easy to use interface
  • 🔍 Accurate data on mines and deposits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🌐 Limited coverage in certain regions
  • 💰 Some features require paid subscription
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated location data in some areas
  • 🔍 Lacking comprehensive mineral/gem information

Bugs and requests

GeoCaches

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Caches not showing up on map
  • Login issues and loops
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add driving directions
  • Increase free cache limit
  • Improve login/signup process
  • Expand coverage to more regions

Digger's Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Disappearing map icons or data
  • Errors when trying to access mine details

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more mineral and gem types
  • Improve map functionality with layers and filters
  • Allow users to add their own location data
  • Provide more detailed information on mine access and ownership
  • Integrate with other outdoor/exploration apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GeoCaches

One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$10.99
  • Donation$22.99
10 purchases

Digger's Map

One-time10
  • Digger's Map Ad Free$0.99
  • Quartz Dataset$0.99
  • Pyrite Dataset$0.99
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  • Coal Dataset$0.99
  • Copper Dataset$0.99
  • Iron Dataset$0.99
  • Gold Dataset$1.99
  • Gemstones Dataset$1.99
  • Bonus Pack$3.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is GeoCaches free?
GeoCaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digger's Map free?
Digger's Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GeoCaches or Digger's Map?
Digger's Map is rated higher. GeoCaches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Digger's Map averages 4.6 from 507 ratings.
Do GeoCaches or Digger's Map have ads?
Neither GeoCaches nor Digger's Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoCaches or Digger's Map?
GeoCaches ships an update every 2 months, and Digger's Map every 2 months. Most recently, GeoCaches was updated on November 6, 2026 and Digger's Map on November 6, 2026.

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