# Rock ID: Rockhounding.org — Identify rocks, minerals, gems

> AI-powered rock and mineral identification from photos or manual input. (iPhone/iPad app by Rockhounding Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-id-rockhoundingorg/id6808788425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rockhounding Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808788114)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-id-rockhoundingorg/id6808788425/reviews.md

## What is Rock ID?

Point your camera at a rock and Rock ID tells you what it is. Built by Rockhounding.org, the site behind the largest free rockhounding maps in the United States.

Identify from a photo. Take a picture and get an answer in seconds, with honest confidence and the runners-up when a call is close. The catalogue covers more than 1,000 rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and the man-made lookalikes people actually find — slag, sea glass, dyed stones, concrete.

No photo? Identify by hand. Answer what you can see — colour, shine, crystal shape — and the app narrows a thousand possibilities to a handful, then gives you the one kitchen test that settles it: the streak plate, a copper coin, a drop of vinegar.

Know how to tell lookalikes apart. Every result explains what else it could be and the exact test that separates them — how to tell agate from jasper, pyrite from gold, real turquoise from dyed howlite.

Keep what you find. Your scans and your collection stay on your phone, synced to your free rockhounding.org account if you want them everywhere.

Rock ID is free to use: every scan is earned by watching a short ad, and the identify-by-hand flow is always free. Rock ID Pro removes ads and makes scans unlimited — $59.99 per year, and included with a rockhounding.org Pro membership.

From the makers of rockhounding.org: free collecting maps for all 50 states, a reference page for every species, and a community of people who pick up rocks.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms of Service: https://rockhounding.org/terms
Privacy Policy: https://rockhounding.org/privacy

## Key features

- Identify rocks from photos
- Manual identification guide
- Distinguish lookalikes
- Save collected specimens
- Sync with rockhounding.org account
- Free collecting maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rock ID Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Is Rock ID safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Rock ID.

## Is Rock ID legit?

Rock ID: Rockhounding.org has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Rock ID is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-id-rockhoundingorg/id6808788425/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2026-09-22*

I could scan my rocks all day. Love this app!!

## Frequently asked questions about Rock ID

### How does Rock ID identify rocks?

Rock ID uses your phone's camera to analyze a photo of a rock, mineral, or gem. It provides an identification in seconds, along with potential alternatives if the identification is close.

### Can I identify rocks without a photo using Rock ID?

Yes, if you cannot take a photo, Rock ID offers an identification flow where you answer questions about the rock's visible characteristics like color and shine. It then suggests tests to confirm the identity.

### Does Rock ID help tell similar rocks apart?

Absolutely. For each identification, Rock ID explains what other stones it might be confused with and provides specific tests, like using a streak plate or vinegar, to differentiate them.

### Can I save the rocks I find with Rock ID?

Yes, your scans and collected specimens are saved on your phone. You can also sync them to your free rockhounding.org account to access them across devices.

### How much does Rock ID cost?

Rock ID is free to use. Each scan requires watching a short ad, and the manual identification feature is always free. An optional Pro version removes ads and offers unlimited scans for $59.99 per year.

### Does Rock ID have ads?

Yes, the free version of Rock ID contains advertisements. Users can opt for Rock ID Pro to remove ads and enjoy unlimited scans.

### What is Rock ID Pro?

Rock ID Pro is a subscription service that costs $59.99 per year. It removes all advertisements from the app and provides unlimited scanning capabilities.

### What devices does Rock ID support?

Rock ID is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-24

A new look on every screen: one light design that is easier to read outdoors.

Results show how sure the match is, your photo beside a reference photo, the tell that separates a stone from its lookalikes, and a quick streak test.

New: where to find it. A map of the places on rockhounding.org where each stone has been found.

Safety notes for stones that need care, such as copper, lead and arsenic minerals.

Identify by hand uses the same light design with clearer questions. Search the catalogue from the home screen. A new icon.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-22

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Rock ID

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [RockPedia: Stone Identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockpedia-stone-identifier/id6772579100) | — | Free | Reference |

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