Comparison

Meteo AR vs Rockd

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

Head to head
About

Meteo AR

Explore 3D earth science data in augmented reality. Point your device's camera at special science sheets to visualize complex environmental information and learn about our planet.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality visualization
  • 3D earth science data sets
  • Interactive science sheets
  • Environmental learning
  • Supercomputer data visualization
Features
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The Meteo AR app provides an Augmented Reality interface for exploring 3D earth science data sets and learning more about the complex environment we live in. Just point your iPhone or iPad’s camera to one of our “science sheets” (link below or access the pdf from within the app) and see science and supercomputer data come alive before your very eyes! How to get the science sheets:  - The link to download the science pages is provided in the opening scene of the app - Alternatively, use this link: http://bit.ly/2i058nN Copyright (c) 2016 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved.

About

Rockd

Discover and document the geology around you. Access global geologic maps, 3D globes, and detailed summaries of your surroundings. Contribute your own observations and track your exploration of Earth's geologic history.

Highlights
  • Interactive global geologic maps
  • 3D virtual globe exploration
  • Field observation logging
  • Offline map caching
  • Paleogeographic map access
  • Stratigraphic column viewing
  • Geologic literature integration
Features
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Explore, learn about, and document your geologic surroundings! Whether you are a professional geoscientist or curious about the rocks around you and the stories they tell, Rockd allows you to explore and learn about the geologic record, contribute your own observations, and log your journey through the geologic record. Features: - Instant access to geologic and geographic summaries of your current location via a Dashboard - Interactive global access to more than 290 geologic maps, with more being added weekly - Explore the landscape with a dynamic, 3D virtual globe - Save maps for use in the field with a built-in map caching system - See your past location and explore paleogeographic maps from C.R. Scotese and GPlates - View Macrostrat stratigraphic columns where available (beta) - Explore published literature containing mentions of mapped geologic units (when available) via xDD (formerly, GeoDeepDive) - Elevation data for most points on Earth from digital elevation models (DEMs) - Add your own field observations even offline; tag features from Macrostrat and the Paleobiology Database - Record strike/dip or trend/plunge for geologic features, using your phone's compass - Track your progress through the geologic record privately, or share it with others - See the public activity of other users and share your own and other public checkins using unique URLs Rockd is produced by the Macrostrat lab in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Support provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Dept. of Geoscience. Experiencing issues? Send an email to contact@rockd.org and we will do our best to help you resolve it.

Screenshots

Meteo AR4 screens
Rockd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockd at 74% against Meteo AR's 0%. Rockd also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (187 vs 6). Meteo AR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rockd holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockd has 187 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Meteo AR's written reviews are positive against 74% of Rockd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Meteo AR versus Rockd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeteo ARRockd
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)4.4 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps

Customer experience

Meteo AR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Rockd

All ratings185 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative13.2%

Bugs and requests

Meteo AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rockd

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Black map display in airplane mode and online
  • Persistent error dialogs that cannot be dismissed
  • GPS not tracking in real-time
  • Offline check-ins not syncing properly
  • Sign-up page jumps between fields and login page
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  • Fossils button not working
  • Map returns to user location after viewing check-ins
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Data loss after app reinstall or logout
  • Maps fail to load after recent updates
  • Location search functionality broken
  • Android version windows not visible
  • Straight lines appear when zooming
  • Formations stop at state lines
  • Check-in screen stuck with no exit option
  • App won't load after initial use
  • Geological overlay won't upload to base map

Requested features

16 requests
  • Follow/friend mechanic to track other users' check-ins
  • Rock identification tool from photo uploads
  • Offline map download with customizable zoom levels
  • Stereonet tool for structural geology
  • Groundwater/aquifer information section
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  • Map legend/key for geological features
  • Spanish language support
  • Ability to move dashboard to different locations
  • Latitude/longitude search functionality
  • Multiple photo attachments per location
  • Strike and dip data visualization
  • Fault line labeling on maps
  • Better Android version compatibility
  • Tutorial or short course for advanced features
  • Black contact lines between formations toggle
  • Personal photo upload focus with mineral variations

In-app purchases

None

Meteo AR

No in-app purchases

None

Rockd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meteo AR free?
Meteo AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rockd free?
Rockd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meteo AR or Rockd?
Rockd is rated higher. Meteo AR averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rockd averages 4.4 from 187 ratings.
Do Meteo AR or Rockd have ads?
Neither Meteo AR nor Rockd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meteo AR or Rockd?
Meteo AR ships an update every 3 months, and Rockd every 3 months. Most recently, Meteo AR was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rockd on October 21, 2026.

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