Comparison

Digly vs Geaux River

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

About

Geaux River

This app provides a centralized command center for barge industry operations, offering real-time fleet visibility and essential vessel information. It allows users to monitor boat positions on an interactive map, search for assets, and filter by company, facilitating faster coordination and informed decision-making.

Highlights
  • Interactive fleet map
  • Real-time vessel positions (AIS)
  • Search for boats and facilities
  • Filter by fleet or company
  • Connected operational view
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Keep your fleet visible and your river operations connected wherever work takes you. Want to know where your boat is right now? Need that dock's phone number? Geaux River brings essential fleet and vessel information to your iPhone. Built for Towboaters by Towboaters, Geaux River provides a clear view of your operations throughout America's inland waterways. With a Geaux River account you can: - View vessels and fleet activity on an interactive map - Monitor AIS-based vessel positions and movement - Search for boats, barges, and facilities - Filter by fleet or company Geaux River brings fragmented operational information into one connected view so teams can coordinate faster and make better-informed decisions. An active Geaux River account with subscription is required. Features and data availability may vary by customer configuration, permissions, equipment, connectivity, and coverage. Geaux River is an operational information system. It is not a substitute for official navigation or the judgment of a licensed mariner. SUBSCRIPTION Personal accounts require the Geaux River Personal Monthly Subscription: $10.00/month, purchased in the app through your Apple ID. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.geauxriver.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Digly4 screens
Geaux River4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Geaux River at 5.0 against Digly's 4.2. Geaux River also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Digly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Digly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Geaux River asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Geaux River holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Digly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Geaux River's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digly ships an update every 2 weeks, Geaux River every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Digly versus Geaux River: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiglyGeaux River
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMETTE HAUGENGeaux River Corporation

Customer experience

Digly

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Geaux River

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Digly

Subscriptions2
  • Digly Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Digly Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Geaux River

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digly free?
Digly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geaux River free?
Geaux River is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digly or Geaux River?
Geaux River is rated higher. Digly averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Geaux River averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Digly or Geaux River have ads?
Neither Digly nor Geaux River shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digly or Geaux River?
Digly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Geaux River every 5 weeks. Most recently, Digly was updated on October 10, 2026 and Geaux River on October 9, 2026.

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