Comparison

RockHound vs NCADA

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

Head to head
About

RockHound

This app helps rockhounds discover and document their finds. It features a database of sites and rocks, allows users to add personal sites and finds, and provides tips for the hobby. Users can also track their favorite locations and discoveries with photos.

Highlights
  • Database of 160+ rockhounding sites
  • Database of 60+ rocks and gems
  • Add custom sites with GPS coordinates
  • Personalize with own photos and descriptions
  • Favorite sites tracking
  • Rockhounding tips and tools information
Features
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All your RockHounding needs in one App separated in 4 easy to use sections. Features a large database of over 160 sites and over 60 rocks and gems with full screen pictures. Add your own sites to personalize the App or include your own finds. No Ads or In-App Purchases! SITES - With over 160 sites, you can choose a site with the Map that also shows your location, or with the List which is separated by State. Each site has a description of the area and what you may find there. You can even add your own sites by plotting the GPS coordinates on the map. RockHound was not intended to be a complete guide to every site, they are mostly in the US. The power is in being able to add your own sites anywhere in the world. ROCKS - Over 60 different rocks, minerals and gems with descriptions and pictures of each. This is not meant to be a complete list of all rocks and gems, but more of a starting point for you to add the ones that you find and personalized descriptions and photos of them. TIPS - General tips about RockHounding, Tools needed, Rock Tumblers. There are also program tips to get the most out of RockHound! FAVORITES - You have the option to select sites as Favorite Sites. The Favorite Sites can have pictures attached to them that you import from your Photo Library or take with the Camera. That way you can keep track of what you find at each site. The power of Rockhound is in this section where you have complete control of the descriptions and pictures of any Site that you mark as a Favorite.

About

NCADA

Stay connected with the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association. Access conference and event information, member resources, and receive important notifications and special offers.

Highlights
  • Conference & Event Info
  • Notifications
  • Member Resources
  • Interactive Map
  • Special Offers
  • Professional Development
  • Recognition & Awards
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The Official NCADA application is your home for the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association! Whether you’re on campus or on the go, this app is a must-have for ALL fans. Features of NCADA Include: + Conference & Event Info + Notifications + Member Resources + Interactive Map + Special Offers + Professional Development + Recognition & Awards The NCADA app requests the use of location services to provide attendees with location-based messaging on gameday. Additionally, this app uses notifications to keep you informed of events and offers from the NORTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION. You can manage your settings and opt out of these features at any time.

Screenshots

RockHound4 screens
NCADA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NCADA at Free against RockHound's $1.99. NCADA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). RockHound's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

NCADA is free to download; RockHound costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NCADA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RockHound ships an update every 6 months, NCADA monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RockHound versus NCADA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRockHoundNCADA
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasyStreet AppsNorth Carolina Athletic Directors' Association

Customer experience

RockHound

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative56.0%

NCADA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RockHound

No in-app purchases

None

NCADA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RockHound free?
RockHound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCADA free?
NCADA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RockHound or NCADA?
NCADA is rated higher. RockHound averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NCADA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do RockHound or NCADA have ads?
NCADA shows ads; RockHound does not.
Which is updated more often, RockHound or NCADA?
RockHound ships an update every 6 months, and NCADA monthly. Most recently, RockHound was updated on September 22, 2026 and NCADA on June 7, 2026.

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