Comparison

DigLog vs DetectMapper

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

Head to head
About

DigLog

Log your metal detecting finds, locations, and sessions with detailed records and photos. Organize discoveries, track equipment, and map your detecting spots. This app offers a detectorist-focused interface for documenting adventures.

Highlights
  • Log finds with photos and GPS
  • Organize by detecting sessions
  • Track multiple detectors
  • Map detecting locations
  • Tag and categorize finds
  • Document historical information
Features
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Keep detailed records of your metal detecting adventures by logging finds, locations, and detecting sessions all in one place. Whether you're documenting historical artefacts or tracking your favourite detecting spots, Dig Log helps you maintain a professional journal through an intuitive, detectorist-focused interface. Key Features: • Record finds with photos and precise GPS locations. Requires app subscription for unlimited use. • Organise discoveries by detecting sessions. Requires app subscription for unlimited use. • Track multiple metal detectors and equipment. Requires app subscription for unlimited use. • Map your detecting locations • Tag and categorise your finds • Document historical information and research Stay organised with records of your finds and detecting sessions. Know where discoveries were made and which equipment was used. Dig Log makes it easy to maintain a detailed journal of your metal detecting adventures. Track your metal detecting discoveries with precision and ease. DigLog delivers a comprehensive solution for both novice and experienced detectorists. Download today and transform how you document your finds. Privacy focused: All data is stored locally on your device with optional iCloud sync. No account required. Download Dig Log today and improve your metal detecting documentation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DetectMapper

Features
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DetectMapper helps metal detectorists log and organise their finds quickly in the field. Save each find with front and back photos, target ID, depth, notes, weather and map location, then review everything later on an easy-to-use map. Features: Save finds with photos and details Tracks your route so you can see what areas you have detected View finds on an interactive map Search saved finds quickly Edit, delete and export finds Backup to iCloud Open a PAS website search from a saved find Free version includes up to 10 finds Upgrade to Pro for unlimited finds Whether you are recording coins, buttons, buckles or relics, DetectMapper makes it easy to keep your finds organised and easy to look back on. DetectMapper includes free lifetime updates. Future feature updates and expanded tools are planned as the app grows and user demand increases.

Screenshots

DigLog4 screens
DetectMapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DetectMapper at weekly against DigLog's every 2 months. DigLog's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 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 DetectMapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigLog ships an update every 2 months, DetectMapper weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DigLog versus DetectMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigLogDetectMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonAndrew German

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DigLog

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

DetectMapper

One-time1
  • DetectMapper Pro Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is DigLog free?
DigLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DetectMapper free?
DetectMapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigLog or DetectMapper have ads?
Neither DigLog nor DetectMapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigLog or DetectMapper?
DigLog ships an update every 2 months, and DetectMapper weekly. Most recently, DigLog was updated on August 14, 2026 and DetectMapper on September 17, 2026.

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