# RockHound — For all Rockhounders! > Rockhounding companion for discovering, documenting, and personalizing rock and gem finds. (iPhone/iPad app by EasyStreet Apps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhound/id338932937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [EasyStreet Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/332601641) - Category: Sports, Reference - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.4 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-12-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhound/id338932937/reviews.md ## What is RockHound? All your RockHounding needs in one App separated in 4 easy to use sections. Features a large database of over 160 sites and over 60 rocks and gems with full screen pictures. Add your own sites to personalize the App or include your own finds. No Ads or In-App Purchases! SITES - With over 160 sites, you can choose a site with the Map that also shows your location, or with the List which is separated by State. Each site has a description of the area and what you may find there. You can even add your own sites by plotting the GPS coordinates on the map. RockHound was not intended to be a complete guide to every site, they are mostly in the US. The power is in being able to add your own sites anywhere in the world. ROCKS - Over 60 different rocks, minerals and gems with descriptions and pictures of each. This is not meant to be a complete list of all rocks and gems, but more of a starting point for you to add the ones that you find and personalized descriptions and photos of them. TIPS - General tips about RockHounding, Tools needed, Rock Tumblers. There are also program tips to get the most out of RockHound! FAVORITES - You have the option to select sites as Favorite Sites. The Favorite Sites can have pictures attached to them that you import from your Photo Library or take with the Camera. That way you can keep track of what you find at each site. The power of Rockhound is in this section where you have complete control of the descriptions and pictures of any Site that you mark as a Favorite. ## Key features - Database of 160+ rockhounding sites - Database of 60+ rocks and gems - Add custom sites with GPS coordinates - Personalize with own photos and descriptions - Favorite sites tracking - Rockhounding tips and tools information ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhound/id338932937/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t do it *2023-06-27* No information AT ALL ### 1/5 — Very bad app. *2020-02-25, version 2.1* Not worth $1.99. ### 1/5 — Useless app *2017-08-22* Absolutely useless. No info other than directions. No space for others input, and the info available is decades old. There haven't been agates at Agate beach for 20 years. Save your time and money, I wish I had. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever *2017-07-11* I should have read more reviews...this app is definitely not worth the $1.99 I shelled out for it. There are only 2 pictures per mineral/specimen and it is missing some pretty common ones, where is garnet? Not only that, but it looks like the app has been out for quite a few years (more than 5) and there is such scant to no information about sites in the Midwest and other various parts of the country that the location feature (which is what supposedly makes the app worth $1.99) is virtually useless. So, sitting at the park today with my son, excited to identify his gems and minerals he panned for at a cave site in Missouri, was a bust. There weren't enough pictures to compare our actual stones to for a positive identification and there were no sites in Missouri listed to lend any clue or helping hand. I already deleted this waste of space and want my money back!! ### 1/5 — Dissatisfied *2017-01-02* This app provides such a minuscule amount of rockhounding sites for each locality it is not worth downloading. ### 1/5 — Missing critical info and ability *2016-07-15* Since this app is been around for so long, I thought there would be a lot more sites. It also does not take advantage of GPS to be able to add in your current location as a potential site. Could be a fantastic app, if they took the time to actually add in an offsite to make the purchase worth it. You can't search by what you want to find, so there is no way to really make use of the sites that are there. ### 2/5 — Poor excuse for an app *2015-08-26* This app lacks all the things others have said about it but I want to add different problems. When looking at individual minerals, the list of minerals blocks the description, at least 4 lines of info. They want others to add to their meager work and they want to release updates, profiting from our efforts. I guess they had better have people cite their sources as there is such a thing called plagiarism....I think I will learn how to make apps to get something of value. ### 2/5 — Needs improvement *2015-02-21* 1. Would be nice to see the locations linked to mapping app 2. Rock hound sites in the current library very focused on the Western and Eastern US....limited info for rest of country ### 4/5 — Worth it! *2013-10-18* Not the most comprehensive mineral encyclopedia, but DEFINATELY worth it just for the map of known sites to hunt :) ### 1/5 — Rockhound *2013-10-12* Useless. Ok if you already know rocks and their names, but don't expect this site to help in identifying rocks. ## Frequently asked questions about RockHound ### What is RockHound used for? RockHound is a tool designed for rockhounds to discover and document their rock and gem finds. It provides a database of sites and rocks, and allows users to add their own personalized information and photos. ### How much does RockHound cost? RockHound is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app. ### What devices is RockHound available on? RockHound is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is rated for users aged 4 and up. ### How often is RockHound updated? The latest version of RockHound is 5.1, which was last updated on October 11, 2022. This indicates a developer who provides updates, though the frequency may vary. ### Can I add my own rockhounding locations to RockHound? Yes, RockHound allows you to add your own sites by plotting GPS coordinates on the map. This feature enables personalization and global use, even outside the US-focused initial database. ### Does RockHound help identify rocks and gems? RockHound includes a database of over 60 rocks and gems with descriptions and pictures, serving as a starting point. Users can also add their own photos and personalized descriptions of their finds. ### What kind of information is included in RockHound's site descriptions? Each site in RockHound's database includes a description of the area and what you might find there. You can also add your own sites with custom descriptions and photos. ### What are the main sections of RockHound? RockHound is divided into four easy-to-use sections: Sites, Rocks, Tips, and Favorites. These sections cover discovery, identification, general advice, and personal tracking of your finds. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1 — 2022-10-11 Bug Fixes ### 5.0 — 2021-03-25 Mega Update! Easier to use interface for adding your own sites for Rockhounding and for adding pictures of rocks you have found. While there are several sites to choose from, the real power comes from adding your own and documenting what you find. ### 2.1 — 2017-04-06 Updated content and better handling of sites for all countries. ### 2.0 — 2015-11-18 Complete update using the latest technologies. Pressing on the location of a site brings up Maps for getting directions or full screen viewing. Pressing the return button on top takes you right back where you left off in Rockhound. Photos are now managed with the standard Photo Library for easier organization and smaller app size. Marking a site as a Favorite now lets you make changes to it without affecting the original. This makes it easy to update the location to your last dig or include other minerals you may have found. ### 1.9 — 2013-02-15 Added feature to allow your custom sites to be emailed to your friends, so they can have them in their collection. Added additional User sites. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*