Rockd vs DailyPad
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.
DailyPad
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DailyPad — Offline Notes & Tasks DailyPad is a simple, private organizer for iPhone. Capture ideas in notes, plan your day with tasks, and keep everything in one place—without an account, internet connection, or cloud sync. Your content stays on your device, where it belongs. Whether you’re jotting a quick thought, sorting work and personal items, or tracking what’s due today, DailyPad is built to stay out of your way: clean layout, soft cards, light and dark mode, and smooth navigation across Home, Notes, Tasks, and Settings. Notes Create, edit, and delete notes anytime—fully offline. Add a title and content for every note Organize with categories: Personal, Work, Study, Ideas, and Shopping Pin important notes so they stay at the top Mark notes as favorites for quick access Search by title or content to find what you need fast Browse in list or grid view with category filters Tasks Manage daily to-dos with clarity and control. Create tasks with title and description Set a due date and choose priority: Low, Medium, or High Mark tasks completed when you’re done View tasks in focused sections: Today — due today and overdue items Upcoming — future dates and tasks without a due date Completed — finished work, easy to review Home Start your day at a glance. Friendly greeting and quick access to the app Search across your notes from one place New Note and New Task shortcuts Recent notes and today’s tasks on one screen Designed for iPhone Modern, minimal iOS-style interface Light and dark mode Thoughtful empty states when you’re just getting started Smooth animations and responsive layout for different iPhone sizes Private by design DailyPad does not require sign-in, does not sync to the cloud, and does not collect your personal data for advertising. Notes, tasks, and preferences are stored locally on your device. You can read the in-app Privacy Policy and use Delete All Data in Settings to remove all notes and tasks whenever you want. No notifications. No PIN lock. No Face ID. No backend—just a focused tool that works when you’re offline. Perfect for Daily planning and personal to-do lists Quick notes and ideas on the go Work, study, shopping, and personal categories in one app Anyone who wants a simple organizer without creating an account Download DailyPad and keep your notes and tasks organized—quietly, locally, and on your terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DailyPad at 13.0 against Rockd's 16.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rockd | DailyPad |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps | Ayoub Es-sedraouy |
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
DailyPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rockd
No in-app purchases
DailyPad
No in-app purchases







