Comparison

Digger's Map vs Outly

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

Head to head
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

Outly

Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Customizable maps and layers
  • Campsite discovery
  • Off-roading trail information
  • Hunting unit boundaries
  • Water spot scouting
  • Collaborative trip planning
Features
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Find the perfect campsite, discover secluded swimming holes, or identify good spots before your next hunting trip – with every adventurer in mind, we’re the only tool you need to get outside. 100% free. ◆ Go off the grid See your GPS location on the map even without Wi-Fi or cell service. While offline, use customized maps, layers, and points to get better insights as you navigate. ◆ Find the perfect campsite with info on: • Federal campsites nationwide • Roads and trails • Cell coverage • Wildlife maps • & More ◆ Discover off-roading trails with info on: • Trail/road types based on your vehicle (ATV, 2WD, 4WD, Dirt Bike) • Color-coded National Forest and BLM segments with allowed use and open dates • Terrain slope shading and USGS topo contours • & More ◆ Scout the best water spots with info on: • Swimming holes • Stream flows • Waterfalls • & More ◆ Plan your hunt with info on: • Detailed hunt unit boundaries for all species • Color-coded public land boundaries • Wildlife activity - range, concentration, and migration areas for big game animals • Terrain steepness • & More ◆ Share and collaborate on your plan with friends. Don’t let yourself be the planner for the whole group! Share your custom points with other Outly users so that everyone can collaborate on the details of your trip. ◆ Download maps right to your phone. Save a map area before you head out and then use all the detailed layers once you're off-grid on your next adventure. __________ Outly is 100% free and intends to stay that way forever. Please leave us a review and be sure to contact us with any feedback that will help us to improve the app according to your needs. Follow us: Instagram: @getoutly Facebook: Outside Analytics Youtube: @outly __________ Privacy policy: https://outly.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://outly.com/terms-of-service For feedback or to report an issue, please reach out to us at: support@outsideanalytics.com

Screenshots

Digger's Map4 screens
Outly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outly at none against Digger's Map's 21. Digger's Map's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). 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 21 one-off in-app purchases. Outly 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 4.7 for Outly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 501 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Digger's Map's written reviews are positive against 63% of Outly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digger's Map ships an update every 2 months, Outly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Digger's Map versus Outly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigger's MapOutly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (501 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5011K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava BaroulineOutly

Customer experience

Digger's Map

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

Outly

All ratings1,036 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

Digger's Map

From 501 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

Outly

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app
  • 🗺️ Fantastic offline navigation
  • 🗺️ Excellent map database
  • 🗺️ Helpful for planning trips and finding dispersed camping
  • 🗺️ Useful for scouting 4x4 trails and camp spots

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't view photos
  • 🐛 Unusable on iPhone
  • 🔒 Requires location data
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate distance information
  • 🔒 Lies about data collection

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

Outly

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Can't view photos
  • Unusable on iPhone
  • App freezes when clicking on campsites
  • Map downloads don't work
  • Can't sign up for an account

Requested features

8 requests
  • Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
  • Ability to track GPS and save tracks
  • Search function to find locations
  • Interface with Google Earth
  • Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle
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  • Tutorial on using the app's features
  • Water features layer
  • Unit and migration tracking

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Digger's Map

One-time21
  • Stone Dataset$0.99
  • Tungsten Dataset$0.99
  • Bismuth Dataset$0.99
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  • Digger's Map Ad Free$0.99
  • Quartz Dataset$0.99
  • Pyrite Dataset$0.99
  • Coal Dataset$0.99
  • Copper Dataset$0.99
  • Iron Dataset$0.99
  • Beryllium Dataset$0.99
  • Limestone Dataset$0.99
  • Titanium Dataset$0.99
  • Manganese Dataset$0.99
  • Marble Dataset$0.99
  • Granite Dataset$0.99
  • Zirconium Dataset$0.99
  • Lithium Dataset$0.99
  • Gold Dataset$1.99
  • Gemstones Dataset$1.99
  • Bonus Pack$3.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99
None

Outly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digger's Map free?
Digger's Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outly free?
Outly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digger's Map or Outly?
Outly is rated higher. Digger's Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Outly averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Digger's Map or Outly have ads?
Neither Digger's Map nor Outly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digger's Map or Outly?
Digger's Map ships an update every 2 months, and Outly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Digger's Map was updated on September 24, 2026 and Outly on August 8, 2026.

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