# Crystal ID vs EarthBud

The clearest difference is rating: EarthBud at 5.0 against Crystal ID's 3.5. EarthBud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crystal ID sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EarthBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarthBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crystal ID | EarthBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-id-ai-gem-scanner/id6743992156/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthbud/id6791612529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simpel Nem IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084831792) | [Rajkumar Jayaprakash](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791612531) |

## What reviewers say

### Crystal ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-id-ai-gem-scanner/id6743992156)

Instantly identify crystals and gemstones using AI. Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia with meanings, energy properties, and care instructions. Organize your collection and discover zodiac and chakra connections.

**Highlights:** AI-powered crystal identification, Full crystal encyclopedia, Meaning and energy properties, Care instructions, Zodiac and chakra connections, Personal collection tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### EarthBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthbud/id6791612529)

This app bridges the gap between environmental concern and action by educating users on planetary issues, calculating their personal impact, and providing actionable steps. It features progress tracking and an AI assistant to guide users on their sustainability journey.

**Highlights:** Environmental education with plain-language explanations, Personal carbon footprint calculator, Library of 20+ concrete environmental actions, Visual progress tracking, Environmentally focused AI assistant, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crystal ID free?

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

### Is EarthBud free?

EarthBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crystal ID or EarthBud?

EarthBud is rated higher. Crystal ID averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EarthBud averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Crystal ID or EarthBud have ads?

Neither Crystal ID nor EarthBud shows ads.

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