Comparison

Rockd vs UpskillM

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

Head to head

Rockd

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.4187 ratingsView app →

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.

About

UpskillM

Features

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Transform your workforce using AI driven technologies and best-in-class knowledge management tools.

Screenshots

Rockd4 screens

UpskillM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UpskillM at every 3 weeks against Rockd's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rockd ships an update every 3 months, UpskillM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Rockd versus UpskillM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Rockd	UpskillM
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.4 (187 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	73.6% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	187 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	15.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	259 MB	53 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps	KrishCorp

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

UpskillM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rockd

No in-app purchases

None

UpskillM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rockd free?

Rockd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is UpskillM free?

UpskillM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Rockd or UpskillM have ads?

Neither Rockd nor UpskillM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Rockd or UpskillM?

Rockd ships an update every 3 months, and UpskillM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rockd was updated on November 2, 2026 and UpskillM on October 30, 2026.