# Rocks & Gems — For all rock enthusiasts!

> Rock and gem identification and collection guide with local storage. (iPhone/iPad app by EasyStreet Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocks-and-gems/id351060567 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EasyStreet Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/332601641)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.4 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocks-and-gems/id351060567/reviews.md

## What is Rocks & Gems?

Quick reference guide for rock hounds to identify and learn about the rocks, gems, and minerals that they are looking to collect. Designed for easy use and fast response without information overload.

This App gives you information and pictures of the most common types of samples collected, such as Garnets, Agates, Geodes. It is not cluttered with information about samples that rock hounds are not interested in. Who is looking for Allanite or Manganbabingtonite? 

Features of this App:
   - View information and pictures of the most common collected rocks, gems, and minerals.

   - Search by name and information to narrow your results to view.

   - Add your own using pictures from your Photo Library. Enter name and description of your new addition and assign pictures from your Photo Library for the Icon and Pics pages. Once the pics are added from your Photo Library, they can be deleted, as the picture information is stored in the App.

   - Tips section gives information about collecting as well as App specific information.

   - Gallery section gives you the ability to showcase just the rocks you have. Organized by their pictures and sorted by their Name, Type, or Rating. Share them to others or save to your Photo Library.

   - No internet connection needed. All data stored locally, so it is still usable in locations that may not be out of network range.

    - No Ads or in-App purchases. Nothing else to buy.

If you have an iPhone, you may be interested in the app "RockHound", which contains GPS data of collection sites and what you will find there, along with this module for identification. The RockHound app will not work on the iPod Touch, since the GPS data is critical for its use.

## Key features

- Identify common rocks, gems, and minerals
- Search by name and information
- Add personal finds with photos
- Organized gallery of your collection
- Offline access to all data
- Tips for collecting and app usage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocks-and-gems/id351060567/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Nice App for Us Rockhounds

*2026-04-22*

There are 70+ different rocks and minerals with detailed information and clear photos.

### 4/5 — Enjoyed app until it stopped working with iOS6 update!

*2022-09-16*

Used app a few days ago before iOS6 update and everything was working. After updating the app just shows a blank white screen and then a blank black screen.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2021-05-14*

This app couldn’t recognize a rose quartz crystal.
No matter what stone I put in, it kept giving basically the same answers again and again.
Not worth it even if it is free.
And it isn’t

**Developer response:** To be clear, the app makes no claim to "recognize" any rock or gem and has no capability to do that. If you have a Rose Quartz Crystal that you want to add, you simply take a picture of it, add any other details about it, like where it was found and save it to your collection. Your collection can then be sorted by type, date found, or rating. Share what you find with your Friends!

### 1/5 — A rip off - absolute waste of my one dollar

*2020-06-10*

I think that Apple should remove it since it is good for NOTHING. This is a scam

### 1/5 — No camera identifier

*2020-05-31*

I thought I would be able to take a photo of a rock or crystal and the app would identify it, but instead there is just an alphabetical list of rocks with photos. I could have googled that for free.

### 5/5 — Wish I read the reviews

*2019-06-05*

This app has like thirty rocks... and barely any information about any of them... just get a subscription to a geology magazine!!!

### 5/5 — I love it!!!

*2018-09-04*

I love this app!! I love learning about rocks and minarals!!!!!!

### 2/5 — Don't buy it

*2018-02-23*

Completely worthless.  Nothing more than poorly worded, flowery descriptions, that can be found most anywhere else on the internet.  Sure $0.99 is not much, but it's not worth $0.09!

### 1/5 — Cannot add rocks

*2016-03-07*

The app locks up whenever
I attempt to add a rock to the database.

### 5/5 — Don't waste the dollar

*2016-02-20*

Not worth it

## Frequently asked questions about Rocks & Gems

### What does the Rocks & Gems app do?

This app serves as a quick reference guide for rock collectors. It allows users to identify and learn about common rocks, gems, and minerals they find. You can search for specific samples, view their information and pictures, and even add your own discoveries to a personal gallery.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include viewing information and pictures of common collected samples, searching by name to narrow results, adding your own finds with custom descriptions and photos from your library, a tips section for collecting advice, and a gallery to showcase and organize your collection.

### How much does the Rocks & Gems app cost?

The app is a one-time purchase and does not have any ads or in-app purchases. Once you buy the app, you have full access to all its features and data without any further costs.

### Does the app require an internet connection?

No, an internet connection is not needed to use the app. All data is stored locally on your device, making it fully usable even in locations without network coverage.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for rock hounds, amateur geologists, gem collectors, and anyone interested in learning about and cataloging rocks, gems, and minerals. It's designed for ease of use and fast responses, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced collectors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2022-10-11

Bug Fixes

### 5.0 — 2021-04-11

Added Gallery section to keep track of the rocks in your collection. You can take a picture of them with details about the type of rock and personalize them with any other information. Complete with sorting and the ability to have a rating for each rock, so you can quickly see the best ones.

Added ability to share your rocks to others or save them to the Photo Library.

### 1.8 — 2017-03-02

More information about Rocks and Gems. Included support for more devices as well as orientation changes to view in Portrait or Landscape. Added a dedicated Favorites section so you can just view the ones you have marked as a Favorite.

### 1.7 — 2011-04-25

User supplied samples added giving you over 70 Rocks and Gems with Pictures and Descriptions. Rocks & Gems gives you the samples that collectors are looking for with the ability to add your own and share with others.

### 1.6 — 2011-03-02

User supplied samples added giving you 70 samples of Rocks and Gems with Pictures and Descriptions. Rocks & Gems gives you the samples that collectors are looking for with the ability to add your own and share with others.

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