Comparison

Digger's Map vs Topo Maps US

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

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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!!! =====================================

About

Topo Maps US

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

Highlights
  • Download US topographic maps
  • Offline map viewing
  • GPS location tracking
  • Add and import waypoints (flags)
  • Import and share GPX/LOC files
  • Record and share trails
  • Elevation profile charts
Features
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Download USGS topographic maps of the United States and use them offline, with no account and no subscription. Topo Maps US is built for people who go where cell service doesn't: hikers, backpackers, hunters, anglers, paddlers, mountain bikers, geocachers, and anyone who wants a real topographic map in their pocket. MAPS Choose from three USGS map layers: standard topographic, aerial imagery with a topographic overlay, or plain aerial imagery. OFFLINE Tap the map squares you want and download them before you leave. Downloaded maps work with no Internet connection and use no cell data in the field. TRAILS AND POINTS OF INTEREST BUILT IN Every map download includes the trails, summits, lakes, campsites, and other named places in that area from OpenStreetMap, so you can search them by name while you're offline. TRAIL RECORDING Record where you go. Recorded trails show your path on the map with distance, elapsed time, and average speed. Recording stops automatically when you start driving, and any drive at the start or end of a trail is trimmed off. ELEVATION PROFILES Every recorded or imported trail gets an elevation profile with distance labels and color-coded grade shading. Drag along the chart to see the matching point on the map, its elevation, and the time you passed it. FLAGS Mark your current location or any spot on the map. Flags record coordinates and elevation, and you can add notes and organize them by color: geocaches, trailheads, summits, camps, and so on. NAVIGATION Pick a flag and follow the direction arrow, driven by your compass heading, with the distance remaining. Handy for geocaching and for finding your way back to camp or the car. LOCATION See where you are on the map, your elevation, speed, and the accuracy of the GPS fix. MEASURE Trace a route on the map to measure its distance, then save it as a trail to follow later. IMPORT AND SHARE Import trails and waypoints from GPX files and geocache LOC files. Share your flags and trails by email, Messages, or AirDrop as standard GPX files that work with any GPS unit or mapping software. Back up your maps and data to a computer over Wi-Fi. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can noticeably reduce battery life.

Screenshots

Digger's Map4 screens
Topo Maps US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topo Maps US at none against Digger's Map's 10. Topo Maps US also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 77%). Digger's Map's advantage is 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. Digger's Map sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Topo Maps US asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Digger's Map against 4.4 for Topo Maps US. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 215 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Digger's Map's written reviews are positive against 88% of Topo Maps US's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Digger's Map versus Topo Maps US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigger's MapTopo Maps US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (507 ratings) — better4.4 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507 — better215
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava BaroulineDC Cloud Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Digger's Map

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

Topo Maps US

All ratings213 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

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

Topo Maps US

From 215 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
  • 📱 Works completely offline with downloaded maps
  • 💰 Free app with no subscriptions or ads
  • 🗺️ High-quality USGS topographic maps
  • 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
  • 🔋 High battery drain during route recording
  • ❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
  • ⚠️ Route recording stops unexpectedly
  • 🔍 No search functionality for trails/landmarks

Bugs and requests

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

Topo Maps US

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • White and gray blocks appearing on downloaded offline maps
  • Route recording stops unexpectedly mid-hike
  • High battery drain during route tracking
  • GPX file import issues in iOS 13+
  • Map display issues near borders
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  • Flags cluttering the view
  • Inconsistent zoom functionality
  • Route tracking drops without saving

Requested features

18 requests
  • Pause/resume tracking during hikes
  • Search feature for trails and landmarks
  • Apple Watch app support
  • CarPlay integration
  • Slope shading visualization
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  • Ability to select and download multiple tiles at once
  • Background map downloading
  • Map transfer between devices
  • iCloud backup for GPS tracks
  • Older USGS topographic map versions
  • Time stamps in GPX export for fitness tracking
  • Quadrangle identification display
  • Built-in compass with map orientation
  • Laptop map manager for easier updates
  • Community Q&A section
  • Multiple color options for waypoints
  • Auto-save feature for long recordings
  • Larger downloadable map areas

In-app purchases

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
None

Topo Maps US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digger's Map free?
Digger's Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topo Maps US free?
Topo Maps US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digger's Map or Topo Maps US?
Digger's Map is rated higher. Digger's Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Topo Maps US averages 4.4 from 215 ratings.
Do Digger's Map or Topo Maps US have ads?
Neither Digger's Map nor Topo Maps US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digger's Map or Topo Maps US?
Digger's Map ships an update every 2 months, and Topo Maps US every 2 months. Most recently, Digger's Map was updated on November 6, 2026 and Topo Maps US on November 2, 2026.

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