TopoRec vs Digly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TopoRec
Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
- View historical and modern online maps
- Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks
- Import and export data (GPX compatible)
- Filter maps by type and scale
- Create custom lines and areas
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TopoRec – The powerful map viewer for historical & modern maps Explore the world through maps! TopoRec gives you access to both historical and current map data. Discover locations, collect position data, edit areas, record tracks, and export or import your data – all in one app. Perfect for: • Historians & archaeologists • Metal detector enthusiasts • Map lovers & outdoor explorers • History buffs with a curiosity for the past Features at a glance: • View online maps (historical & modern) • Capture & edit points, areas, and tracks • Import & export data (incl. GPX) • Filter maps by type and scale • Create your own lines and areas • Internet connection required Free use with time limitation: All features can be used free and without restrictions for a short time. After approx. 2 minutes per session, a Premium subscription is required to continue without limitations. TopoRec Premium – Your benefits: • Unlimited access to all features • Exclusive extras & new updates • Priority support Subscription info: The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the account settings. Legal information: • End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://toporec.com/privacy_policy/datenschutzerklaerung.html Rediscover maps – with TopoRec!
Digly
This app helps metal detectorists log and map their discoveries. Record GPS coordinates, depth, and photos of each find, and track your search routes on a map. It offers customizable categories, weather data, and export options for your findings.
- Log finds with GPS, depth, and photos
- Track search routes on a map
- Customizable find categories
- View weather data
- Export data as PDF or CSV
- Real-time group searching (Pro)
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Digly is a simple and reliable metal detecting companion for logging and tracking your finds in the field. Keep track of exactly where you made your discoveries. With Digly, you can pin every find with GPS, record depth and photos, and see your entire detecting route on a map. FEATURES: - LOG FINDS: Save exact GPS coordinates, depth, category, photos, and notes. - ROUTE LOGGING: Track your movement during a session to see exactly where you have searched. - VDI / TARGET ID: Get instant guidance on what a signal might be, tailored to your detector. - CATEGORIES: Fully customisable — create your own, and choose which ones are visible or hidden. - MAP OPTIONS: View your finds and routes on standard or topographic map layers. - WEATHER DATA: Automatically show weather conditions for your location. - EXPORT DATA: Create PDF reports or export your data as CSV and ZIP backups. - PRIVACY: No accounts, no tracking. Your data stays on your device — or sync privately via iCloud (Pro). DIGLY PRO: - GROUP DIG: Search together in real time with up to 10 participants. Share locations, log finds, and coordinate your search — live. - ICLOUD SYNC: Your finds, photos, and sessions backed up and synced across all your devices. - DETECTING CONDITIONS: Soil conductivity, radar chart, and estimated detection depth based on your coil size. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopoRec at 5.0 against Digly's 4.2. Digly's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year and Digly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of TopoRec's written reviews are positive against 83% of Digly's.
TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, Digly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopoRec | Digly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enrico Hoffmann | METTE HAUGEN |
Customer experience
TopoRec
Digly
In-app purchases
TopoRec
- Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
Digly
- Digly Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Digly Pro Yearly$19.991 Year








