# Metal Logger vs DigLog

The clearest difference is rating: Metal Logger at 5.0 against DigLog's 3.5. Metal Logger also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). DigLog's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metal Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month and DigLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metal Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Metal Logger ships an update every 4 months, DigLog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metal Logger | DigLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-logger/id6462515406/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diglog-metal-detecting-diary/id6745303478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Vladut Preda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670949719) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### Metal Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-logger/id6462515406)

This app enhances metal detecting by tracking sessions, logging finds with images, and providing offline maps. It offers statistics, an interactive map of finds, and equipment management. Users can customize settings and suggest new features.

**Highlights:** GPS session tracking, Log finds with images, Offline maps, Session statistics and charts, Interactive map of finds, Find database with filters, Equipment management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.79 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


### DigLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diglog-metal-detecting-diary/id6745303478)

Easily log metal detecting finds with photos, GPS locations, and session details. Manage permissions, track your routes, and generate landowner reports. Analyze your finds and equipment performance with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Log finds with photos and GPS, Map hunt routes, Manage landowner permissions, Generate landowner reports, Analyze find statistics, Export data to CSV, GPX, KML

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metal Logger free?

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

### Is DigLog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metal Logger or DigLog?

Metal Logger is rated higher. Metal Logger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DigLog averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Metal Logger or DigLog have ads?

Neither Metal Logger nor DigLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metal Logger or DigLog?

Metal Logger ships an update every 4 months, and DigLog every 6 weeks. Most recently, Metal Logger was updated on November 3, 2026 and DigLog on October 30, 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.*