# GeoCaches vs Digger's Map

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoCaches | Digger's Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaches/id536646724/reviews) | **[4.6 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggers-map-find-minerals/id556478719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 507 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y.Lukyanets](https://appshunter.io/developer/536646727) | [Slava Barouline](https://appshunter.io/developer/359783175) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoCaches

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaches/id536646724)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $10.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Digger's Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggers-map-find-minerals/id556478719)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digger's Map Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quartz Dataset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pyrite Dataset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coal Dataset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper Dataset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron Dataset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Dataset | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gemstones Dataset | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 10, 2026 and Digger's Map on November 6, 2026.

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