Rockd vs The RockED App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive global geologic maps
- 3D virtual globe exploration
- Field observation logging
- Offline map caching
- Paleogeographic map access
- Stratigraphic column viewing
- Geologic literature integration
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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.
The RockED App
This app delivers daily, bite-sized learning content curated from industry experts directly to your mobile device. It offers personalized learning journeys and engaging activities, including video responses, to reinforce knowledge and help users reach their full potential in minutes.
- Daily microlearning content
- Curated learning journeys
- Learn from industry experts
- Fun reinforcement activities
- Personalized video activities
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Here at RockED, we believe that learning and development should be as fun and entertaining as spending time on your favorite app. RockED is a microlearning platform that delivers byte sized learning content, curated from the industry’s bests, to your mobile device - daily. RockED Highlights - 1) Unleash your full potential within minutes through RockED’s microlearning content. 2) Curated journeys tailored to each individual’s knowledge and skillset level. 3) Learn from select RockED Stars, proven and active industry experts only. 4) Practice makes perfect, RockED builds in fun activities to reinforce actual learning success. 5) No more written tests! Show off your style through RockED’s personalized video activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The RockED App at every 9 days against Rockd's every 3 months. The RockED App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 187). Rockd's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 49%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The RockED App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The RockED App has 6.8K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Rockd's written reviews are positive against 49% of The RockED App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Rockd ships an update every 3 months, The RockED App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rockd | The RockED App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (187 ratings) | 4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 48.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 | 6.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps | The RockED Company Inc. |
Customer experience
Rockd
The RockED App
User reviews
Rockd
From 187 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗺️ Comprehensive geological maps with detailed information
- 💡 Innovative integration of peer-reviewed references and literature
- 🧭 Built-in Brunton compass and clinometer tools
- 📱 User-friendly interface and intuitive navigation
- 🌍 Global coverage with paleomaps and stratigraphic data
Room to improve
- 🐛 Black map display issues in offline and online modes
- 📍 GPS tracking and real-time position updates failing
- 🔌 Offline functionality severely limited or broken
- 🔐 Persistent login requirement without password saving
- ⚠️ Error dialogs that won't dismiss
The RockED App
From 6.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent tool
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Great information
- 👍 Informative and motivating
- 👍 Bite-size training
Room to improve
- 🙁 Staring at phone is unprofessional
- 🙁 Complicated navigation
- 🙁 Cumbersome to find modules
- 🙁 Filled with unnecessary digital confetti
- 🙁 Forces use of personal devices for training
Bugs and 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
The RockED App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues with multiple brands
- App freezing and getting stuck on loading screens
- Banner getting stuck and making phone unusable
Requested features
3 requests- PC version for desktop training
- Ability to go back and review completed modules
- Clearer differentiation between training and tips/advice
In-app purchases
Rockd
No in-app purchases
The RockED App
No in-app purchases
