# StoneScout: Rock Identifier — Crystal & Mineral ID by Photo

> Crystal & Mineral ID by Photo (iPhone/iPad app by SVO Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonescout-rock-identifier/id6788932852 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SVO Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/561491933)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 196 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonescout-rock-identifier/id6788932852/reviews.md

## What is StoneScout?

Identify rocks, crystals, and minerals from a photo—without pretending every photo has one certain answer.

StoneScout gives you ranked possible matches and suggests safe observations that can separate lookalikes. Add hardness, streak, luster, magnetism, transparency, or crystal form to refine the ranking.

Try 3 identifications free. No account required.

IDENTIFY WITH MORE CONTEXT
1. Take a photo, or choose one you already shot in the field.
2. Compare likely candidates and see how they rank.
3. Review simple confirmation tips, or add physical traits and re-check.

EVERY SCAN INCLUDES
• A ranked shortlist instead of one unexplained guess
• Relative confidence for each candidate
• Safe observations that can help separate close lookalikes
• Scan history you can revisit later

SAVED REFERENCE CARDS INCLUDE
• Expected physical properties, including Mohs hardness, crystal system, luster, streak, transparency, fracture, and color variations
• Reference chemistry, including classification, formula, and constituent elements
• Formation and typical locality information
• Common imitation clues and general value context—not authentication or an appraisal
• Care, handling, and health-and-safety notes
• Traditional crystal meanings, clearly labeled as lore rather than science

YOUR POCKET MUSEUM
• Save finds to a searchable collection with custom titles and field notes
• Add multiple photos per specimen, with captions and a primary image
• Keep a wishlist of stones you are still hunting for
• Optionally tag where a find came from
• Share a specimen card with friends
• Your saved collection stays on your device

BUILT-IN FIELD GUIDE
Browse an illustrated reference library covering quartz, chalcedony and jasper, carbonates and sulfates, feldspars and micas, silicate minerals, ore and metallic minerals, gems and jewelry stones, and common rocks.

HONEST ABOUT UNCERTAINTY
Many specimens cannot be identified conclusively from a photograph. StoneScout gives you a ranked educational starting point and useful next steps. It is not a substitute for laboratory testing, professional appraisal, authentication, or safety advice. Consult an expert when the answer has financial, legal, historical, or safety consequences.

STONESCOUT PREMIUM
Every download includes 3 free identifications. StoneScout Premium unlocks unlimited identifications.

StoneScout Premium is offered as two auto-renewing subscriptions: Annual at $39.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial for eligible subscribers, or Weekly at $4.99 per week. Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use: https://stonescout.app/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://stonescout.app/privacy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StoneScout Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| StoneScout Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-24

No release notes.

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