MeteorQuest vs Rock Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeteorQuest
Embark on a virtual meteorite hunt across Paris, blending science, augmented reality, and discovery. Collect virtual meteorites to gain knowledge and potentially win free exhibition entries. Progress through the game to unlock new meteorite types and exclusive scientific content.
- Virtual meteorite hunting
- Augmented reality integration
- Scientific content
- Progressive learning
- Collectible meteorite types
- Free exhibition entry opportunities
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Une chute de météorites dans Paris ? Grâce à une chasse virtuelle aux météorites dans le Jardin des Plantes et à plus grande échelle dans tout Paris, ce jeu met en avant le contenu de l’exposition "Météorites, entre ciel et terre" présentée au Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle à Paris du 18 octobre 2017 au 10 juin 2018. Ludique et didactique, cette application allie contenus scientifiques, nouvelles technologies, réalité augmentée et envie de découvertes. L’objectif est de trouver et collecter des météorites virtuelles, puis de les apporter au Muséum (virtuellement toujours) afin de gagner des entrées gratuites à l’exposition tout en améliorant ses connaissances. Au fur et à mesure de sa collecte de météorites, le joueur acquiert de l’expérience dans le jeu et la possibilité d’avoir accès à des contenus scientifiques inédits. Plus il avance dans le jeu, plus il découvre de nouveaux types de météorites à l’image d’un apprenti-chercheur scientifique. Pour en savoir plus sur l’exposition "Météorites, entre ciel et terre" : www.expometeorites.fr
Rock Identifier
Instantly identify rocks, crystals, gemstones, and minerals with a photo. Learn detailed information about their appearance, origins, and composition. Explore the natural world and build your collection with this AI-powered identification tool.
- Identify rocks, crystals, and minerals from photos
- AI-powered analysis in seconds
- Detailed information on appearance and origin
- Upload photos or take pictures directly
- Save and revisit identification history
- Identify gemstones in jewelry
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Rock Identifier - Crystal helps you instantly discover the name and story behind the rocks, crystals, gemstones, and minerals you encounter every day. Whether you are exploring nature, building a crystal collection, traveling, hiking, or simply curious about an interesting stone you found, Rock Identifier - Crystal makes identification simple, fast, and enjoyable. Just take a photo or upload an image, and Rock Identifier - Crystal will analyze the stone in seconds using advanced AI technology. From colorful crystals and rare gemstones to everyday rocks and fossils, the app provides accurate identifications along with detailed information to help you learn more about the natural world around you. Ever picked up a beautiful crystal and wondered what it was? Seen a gemstone in jewelry and wanted to know its name? Rock Identifier - Crystal turns those moments of curiosity into discoveries you can explore instantly. With Rock Identifier - Crystal, you can: • Identify rocks, crystals, gemstones, minerals, and fossils from a single photo • Learn detailed information about stones, including appearance, colors, hardness, origins, and composition • Upload photos from your gallery or take pictures directly in the app • Receive fast AI-powered results in seconds • Save and revisit your identification history anytime • Identify gemstones found in rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry • Explore geology, crystals, and minerals in a simple and beginner-friendly way Rock Identifier - Crystal is designed to make learning feel natural and accessible for everyone. Whether you are a beginner discovering crystals for the first time or someone who already enjoys collecting gemstones and minerals, the app helps you understand what makes each stone unique. Use Rock Identifier - Crystal during hikes, beach walks, mountain trips, museum visits, gemstone shopping, or relaxing afternoons exploring your own collection. The app fits naturally into everyday life and helps you feel more connected to nature and the hidden beauty of the world around you. Instead of wondering what a stone might be, you can instantly know its name, learn where it comes from, and discover interesting facts about it. Rock Identifier - Crystal makes exploration more interactive, educational, and rewarding wherever you go. Rock Identifier - Crystal also makes geology and crystal learning easier for students, hobbyists, travelers, and curious minds of all ages. With clear information and a simple experience, identifying rocks and gemstones becomes something anyone can enjoy. Rock Identifier - Crystal is a subscription-based app. An active paid subscription is required to identify rocks, crystals, gemstones, and minerals, and to access detailed stone analysis features. For more information: Support: support@crystal.h2adigital.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://crystal.h2adigital.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://crystal.h2adigital.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rock Identifier at 4.9 against MeteorQuest's 1.0. Rock Identifier also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). MeteorQuest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Rock Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MeteorQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rock Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Identifier has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MeteorQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Rock Identifier every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeteorQuest | Rock Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 277 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle | H2A Digital LLC |
Customer experience
MeteorQuest
Rock Identifier
In-app purchases
MeteorQuest
No in-app purchases
Rock Identifier
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Access$29.991 Year
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