GeoFossil vs PastViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeoFossil
Explore global fossil discoveries on an interactive map. Access detailed profiles, scientific publications, and powerful search filters to uncover Earth's prehistoric past. Ideal for students and enthusiasts interested in paleontology and geology.
- Global fossil map
- Detailed fossil profiles
- Linked scientific publications
- Powerful search filters
- Explore prehistoric life
- Educational and engaging
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Explore Fossils & Prehistoric Life Worldwide GeoFossil is the ultimate fossil map app for exploring paleontology discoveries across the globe. Using real data from the Paleobiology Database, you can uncover Earth’s prehistoric past from the palm of your hand. Key Features: Global Fossil Map – Discover fossil locations from every continent. Detailed Fossil Profiles – View fossil details, geological age, location, and taxonomy. Scientific Publications – Access linked research papers for each fossil occurrence, opening a search in your browser. Powerful Filters – Search by fossil type, time period, or publication year. Educational & Fun – Perfect for students, paleontology enthusiasts, and geologists. Whether you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, ancient plants, or marine life, GeoFossil makes exploring Earth’s fossil record simple and engaging. Start your prehistoric journey today!
PastViewer
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PastViewer lets you time-travel your city. Browse a live map of vintage, geotagged photos and stand exactly where the photographer once stood to compare “then & now.” Whether you’re exploring your hometown or a new place, PastViewer turns ordinary walks into discoveries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeoFossil at none against PastViewer's 3. PastViewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PastViewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GeoFossil asks for nothing beyond the download.
GeoFossil ships an update every 4 months, PastViewer monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GeoFossil | PastViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Hall | Dmitry Vorobyev |
In-app purchases
GeoFossil
No in-app purchases
PastViewer
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
