# MineAR vs Rockhounding.org

The clearest difference is ads: MineAR at none against Rockhounding.org's shown. MineAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Rockhounding.org's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MineAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rockhounding.org sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MineAR against 5.0 for Rockhounding.org. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, Rockhounding.org every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MineAR | Rockhounding.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhoundingorg/id6808788112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Map Life, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108578270) | [Rockhounding Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808788114) |

## What reviewers say

### MineAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minear-augmented-reality-map/id1412905489)

Visualize your subsurface GIS data in 3D augmented reality directly in the field. Overlay your data with terrain and geography to identify obstructions, compare topography, and discover new exploration targets. Works offline and includes a NearMe service for points of interest.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality data visualization, Overlay subsurface data with terrain, Identify drilling obstructions, Offline functionality, NearMe service for points of interest, Import CSV and GEOJSON data, Data styling and organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Rockhounding.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhoundingorg/id6808788112)

Discover over 52,000 rock collecting sites across North America with an interactive map. Log your finds, connect with other collectors, and access detailed land information. Offline maps ensure you can explore even without a signal.

**Highlights:** 52,000+ collecting sites, Interactive map, Offline map functionality, Site details and filters, Logbook and collection builder, Community forum and marketplace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MineAR free?

MineAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rockhounding.org free?

Rockhounding.org is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MineAR or Rockhounding.org?

MineAR and Rockhounding.org are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do MineAR or Rockhounding.org have ads?

Rockhounding.org shows ads; MineAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, MineAR or Rockhounding.org?

MineAR ships an update every 3 months, and Rockhounding.org every 11 days. Most recently, MineAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rockhounding.org on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*