Comparison

DigLog vs Create The X

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

Head to head
About

DigLog

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
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The detectorist's logbook. Log a find in seconds in the field, map every hunt, and keep your permissions and your recording in order. LOG A FIND IN SECONDS Take a photo, tap in the Target ID on a big glove-friendly keypad, and you're done. DigLog adds the time, the GPS findspot, your session and your detector. Add depth, weight, material, period, denomination and condition later, back home. MAP EVERY HUNT Start a session and DigLog times it and records the route you walk, even with the phone in your pocket. Pause for lunch and carry on. Every find is filed under the session, and the timer and a Log Find button sit on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. See your finds and past routes on the map. KEEP YOUR PERMISSIONS Add each field or site you have permission to detect: the landowner and their details, the boundary, start and end dates, your agreed share and a photo of the written agreement. Finds and sessions inside the boundary are filed under the site automatically, and DigLog reminds you before a permission runs out. Make a season report for the landowner as a PDF, with the finds you made on their land. RECORD RESPONSIBLY • Reporting guidance for the US, Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, Flanders, Denmark, Germany and France, with links to the official sources. • A recording pack for each find: photos, measurements and coordinates in one PDF and CSV. • Detecting in the UK? Possible Treasure reminders, Finds Liaison Officer packs and Ordnance Survey grid references are built in. YOUR FINDSPOTS STAY PRIVATE Shared photos never include their location. Choose how precisely each find or site may be shared, lock the app with Face ID, and keep everything in your own iCloud, in sync across iPhone and iPad. KNOW WHAT WORKS Stats by day, week, month, year, site, material and period. Compare detectors and settings by finds per hour, and see which sites pay off. YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY Export to CSV, GPX and KML, back everything up to one file, and import finds and routes from other apps. ALSO • Widgets for your season and last session • Control Centre and Siri: "Log a find in DigLog" • Equipment list with detector settings for each session • Tags, favorites and search • Light and dark mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver Logging finds is free. DigLog Pro adds unlimited sessions, sites and equipment, landowner and recording reports, and deeper statistics. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the period. DigLog is general guidance, not legal advice: always detect with permission and follow your local rules. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Create The X

Features
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Create The X – Manage Habitat, Water, Equipment & Mapping in One App Whether you're running a small family farm or managing thousands of acres as an outfitter, Create The X gives you the tools to take your land and habitat to their highest potential. Water Control Stay on top of every wetland unit. Log water levels, track drawdowns, record pump activity, and mark every water-management action directly on the map. Each adjustment is automatically saved to your calendar so you always know what you did—and when. GPS Mapping Map tasks as you work with built-in GPS. Mowing, tilling, planting, spraying—the app tracks your path automatically and calculates acreage in real time. Each completed map is saved as an overlay so you can reference exactly what was done and the date it happened. No guessing, no extra equipment—just tap Start and go. Dike & Levee Damage Tracking Never lose track of problem areas. Mark muskrat holes, beaver dams, washouts, erosion cuts, equipment ruts, and other trouble spots with pins on your map. Pins stay visible until repairs are logged as fixed, ensuring nothing gets forgotten. Mapping & Acreage Tools Stop estimating and start planning with accuracy. Draw wetlands, impoundments, food plots, timber edges, and more directly on the map to get instant acreage calculations. Know exactly how much seed, fertilizer, or material you need before you begin. Save unlimited maps for every farm, lease, or property—perfect for outfitters and multi-property managers who need clean, organized layouts. Equipment & Maintenance Keep tractors, pumps, ATVs, and implements on schedule. Store equipment photos, repair notes, oil changes, belts, filters, and hydraulic service all in one place. Receive reminders before maintenance is due so breakdowns don’t delay your habitat work. Activity Calendar Every log you create—mowing, planting, pumping, repairs, blind brushing, board adjustments—automatically appears on your calendar. Entries save year to year so you can compare seasons, track consistency, and make smarter habitat decisions over time. Subscriptions available in monthly and annual terms. Price: Displayed in-app according to local currency. Privacy Policy: https://www.createthex.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.createthex.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

DigLog4 screens
Create The X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Create The X at weekly against DigLog's every 6 weeks. Create The X also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DigLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Create The X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigLog ships an update every 6 weeks, Create The X weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DigLog versus Create The X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigLogCreate The X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonCreate The X LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DigLog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Year
10 purchases

Create The X

Subscriptions10
  • Individual Plan Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Individual Plan Water mgmt Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Small Outfitter Plan Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Small Outfitter Water mgmt monthly$29.991 Month
  • Medium Outfitter Plan Monthly14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Individual Plan Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Individual Plan Water mgmt Annual$99.991 Year
  • Small Outfitter Plan Annual14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Medium Outfitter Plan Annual14 Days trial$399.991 Year
  • Large Outfitter Plan Annual14 Days trial$699.991 Year

Questions

Is DigLog free?
DigLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Create The X free?
Create The X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigLog or Create The X have ads?
Neither DigLog nor Create The X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigLog or Create The X?
DigLog ships an update every 6 weeks, and Create The X weekly. Most recently, DigLog was updated on October 30, 2026 and Create The X on November 9, 2026.

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