Comparison

CSA Edu vs Rock Identifier | Stone ID

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

Head to head
About

CSA Edu

Features
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*** THIS VERSION IS FOR APPOINTED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY *** Learn how to approach crime scenes with confidence using this step by step guide. Offering best practice advice, preservation methods and, where necessary, recovery techniques. This app will ensure you never feel out of your depth at a crime scene. Many professionals encounter Forensic Evidence, often without prior training or experience. This App aims to raise Forensic Awareness and increase professional knowledge, whilst contributing to essential professional development. Suitable for anyone who has the potential to be the first in attendance at a crime scene, including: Police Officers, Fire Officers, Emergency Medical Staff, Security Officers, Fraud Investigators, Sexual Assault Referral Centre Staff, Customs Officers, Search and Rescue, Coastguard, Lawyer’s, Emergency Response and Crime Scene/Forensic students, Business Owners, and anyone with an interest in Crime Scene Investigation. This App will: • Tackle crime scene contamination issues. • Positively impact the Criminal Justice process, increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and recovery of better-quality evidence. • Lead to better use of resources. Features • Easy to navigate and jargon free. • Step by step guide to approaching and preserving crime scenes. • Best preservation and where necessary, recovery and packaging advice. • Quick reference table on best packaging materials by evidence type. • Checklists to help keep track of your actions. • Information on what to document to help with statements and court presentation later. • Advice on how to deal with victims of sexual assaults. • Quick links to Local SARC search and current PACE Code D.

About

Rock Identifier | Stone ID

Identify rocks, minerals, crystals, and fossils instantly with a photo. Get scientific data, market value estimates, and track your collection. Explore the earth's secrets with this geological lab in your pocket.

Highlights
  • Instant photo identification
  • Real-time value estimator
  • Comprehensive geological data
  • Interactive crystal guide
  • Personal collection tracker
  • Similar specimen finder
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful geological lab with Stone ID. Instantly identify rocks, minerals, crystals, gemstones, and fossils from a single photo and uncover their hidden stories and values. Whether you are an active rockhound, a passionate crystal collector, a jewelry enthusiast, or a curious hiker, our advanced AI analyzes color, texture, and crystal structures to deliver accurate scientific data in seconds. Key Features: • Instant Photo Identification: Snap a picture to identify any stone, crystal, or mineral instantly. • Real-Time Value Estimator: Get market value estimates for precious gemstones and collector minerals. • Comprehensive Geological Data: Learn about mineral composition, hardness scale, origin, and rarity. • Interactive Crystal Guide: Explore physical properties, geological history, and chemical formulas. • Personal Collection Tracker: Save your discoveries and build your own digital treasure chest. • Similar Specimen Finder: Compare your finds with visually similar rocks and ores. Designed for collectors, prospectors, and geology students alike, Stone ID makes exploring the earth educational and exciting. Start identifying today! Download Stone ID now and uncover the secrets of the stones beneath your feet. Free vs Premium • Free: 1 analysis, limited pricing details. • Premium (Unlimited): • Weekly: $4.99 • Annual: $39.99 • Lifetime: $79.99 (Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions auto-renew; manage or cancel anytime in your iOS Settings.) Links • Terms of Use: https://vexlab.app/p/stoneid/terms • Privacy Policy: https://vexlab.app/p/stoneid/privacy

Screenshots

CSA Edu4 screens
Rock Identifier | Stone ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSA Edu at none against Rock Identifier | Stone ID's 3. CSA Edu also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rock Identifier | Stone ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CSA Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CSA Edu versus Rock Identifier | Stone ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSA EduRock Identifier | Stone ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCSI Training and Events LtdDIDEM URAS

In-app purchases

None

CSA Edu

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rock Identifier | Stone ID

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$79.99

Questions

Is CSA Edu free?
CSA Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rock Identifier | Stone ID free?
Rock Identifier | Stone ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CSA Edu or Rock Identifier | Stone ID have ads?
Neither CSA Edu nor Rock Identifier | Stone ID shows ads.

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