# Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! vs Lens Scan

The clearest difference is rating: Lens Scan at 4.6 against Rock Identifier Stone Scanner!'s 3.2. Lens Scan also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 109) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Rock Identifier Stone Scanner!'s advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lens Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Scan has 18K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Rock Identifier Stone Scanner!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Lens Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! ships an update monthly, Lens Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! | Lens Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-identifier-stone-scanner/id1588013908/reviews) | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-scan-identify-anything/id6560107458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 62 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Anh Pham Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588013910) | [EvenEdge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714810723) |

## What reviewers say

### Rock Identifier Stone Scanner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-identifier-stone-scanner/id1588013908)

Instantly identify a wide variety of natural objects using your phone's camera. Simply snap a photo or upload an image to get accurate results for plants, insects, rocks, birds, and mushrooms in seconds. Explore a rich database and learning resources for deeper understanding.

**Highlights:** Instant identification from photo or camera, Identify plants, insects, rocks, birds, mushrooms, High-quality database, Rich learning resources, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Identifier Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Identifier Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Identifier Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate identification of rocks and minerals
- 📚 Informative details about identified specimens
- 🎓 Educational value for learning about nature
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and fun to use
- 🔍 Simple scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and premium subscription model
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Poor identification accuracy
- 🚪 App closes unexpectedly after photo capture

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when taking or uploading photos
- App closes immediately after photo capture
- Logs out unexpectedly during stone identification
- App returns to home screen repeatedly
- Cannot re-enter app after initial use

**Requested features**

- Free trial or limited free usage before paywall
- Ability to save and reference previous identifications
- Exit button on premium subscription page
- Reduced or optional advertisements
- Better accuracy in identification algorithm


### Lens Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-scan-identify-anything/id6560107458)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Utilities, #112 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly identify plants, animals, insects, coins, antiques, and everyday objects using AI-powered image recognition. Get detailed information, care tips, and historical context with just a photo.

**Highlights:** Identify plants and get care tips, Recognize animals and their breeds, Identify insects and bugs, Scan coins for value and history, Identify antiques and historical items, Recognize everyday objects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly Discount | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Monthly Discount | $12.99 | per month |
| Lens Scan Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly Promo | $39.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Monthly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate identification
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Spot on
- 👍 Exactly what it says

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
- 🐛 Misidentified items
- 💰 Misleading free trial
- 💰 Took money without permission
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Fails to identify common items
- Doesn't work after initial use

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better identification accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! free?

Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lens Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! or Lens Scan?

Lens Scan is rated higher. Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! averages 3.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Lens Scan averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.

### Do Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! or Lens Scan have ads?

Neither Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! nor Lens Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! or Lens Scan?

Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! ships an update monthly, and Lens Scan every 10 days. Most recently, Rock Identifier Stone Scanner! was updated on August 29, 2026 and Lens Scan on September 24, 2026.

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