# Digger's Map vs LiveTopo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Digger's Map at 77% against LiveTopo's 0%. Digger's Map also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (507 vs 10). LiveTopo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digger's Map sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LiveTopo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digger's Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digger's Map has 507 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Digger's Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of LiveTopo's.

Digger's Map ships an update every 2 months, LiveTopo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digger's Map | LiveTopo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggers-map-find-minerals/id556478719/reviews)** | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **507** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slava Barouline](https://appshunter.io/developer/359783175) | [TerraTrace Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321132077) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LiveTopo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998)

Access detailed topographic and geologic maps for exploration and understanding the natural world. Save locations and tracks for free, with offline map access for US public lands available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Topographic and geologic map access, Save favorite locations and tracks, Real-time hiking metrics (pace, distance, altitude), Offline maps for US public lands, Detailed geological information, Free trial for subscription features

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveTopo Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LiveTopo Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digger's Map free?

Digger's Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiveTopo free?

LiveTopo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digger's Map or LiveTopo?

Digger's Map is rated higher. Digger's Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while LiveTopo averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Digger's Map or LiveTopo have ads?

Neither Digger's Map nor LiveTopo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digger's Map or LiveTopo?

Digger's Map ships an update every 2 months, and LiveTopo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Digger's Map was updated on November 6, 2026 and LiveTopo on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*