Comparison

Random Compass vs Rockhounding.org

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

Head to head
About

Random Compass

Features
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Feeling bored? Don’t overthink. Just tap & go. Random Compass is your pocket adventure generator. How it works: • Tap or shake → get a random direction (0°–360°) • Red arrow points to your target direction • Walk, hike, or vibe your way into the unknown Why it’s fun: • Perfect for random walks with friends • Great for hiking & discovering new trails • Turns any city into your personal adventure map • Minimalist design, works offline Pro Mode (optional upgrade): • Drag the arrow to set your own challenge Whether you’re into hiking, urban exploring, or just need a random decision maker — Random Compass makes life less predictable. Don’t choose. Spin & Go. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rockhounding.org

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
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Every place people collect rocks, minerals, gems and fossils in the United States and Canada, on one map you can carry into the field. Rockhounding.org is the largest free rockhounding map there is, and this is it as an app. Find a site. Open the map and see what is near you, or search by name, county, state or mineral. Every site has what is found there, how to get in, what to bring, the land it sits on and what other collectors have logged. Filter to verified sites, fossils, paid digs, mineral occurrences or community submissions. Know the ground you are standing on. Members see BLM, Forest Service, state and tribal land under the map, active mining claims with the holder's name, and Canadian protected areas where collecting is prohibited. Long-press anywhere to drop a private pin. Take it offline. Save an area and its sites once, then use the map with no signal. Field sites rarely have coverage. Keep a logbook. Record visits and finds with photos, build your collection and see it on the map. Share a find with the community, or keep it private. Talk to other collectors. Photo gallery, forum, club directory and a calendar of shows, digs and meetings. Buy and sell specimens and gear in the marketplace. The app is free with ads. Supporter ($14.99 per year) removes ads and adds the trip planner. Pro ($59.99 per year) adds satellite, topo and LiDAR layers, land status, mining claims and offline areas. A rockhounding.org membership bought on the website works in the app, and one bought in the app works on the website. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://rockhounding.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://rockhounding.org/privacy

Screenshots

Random Compass3 screens
Rockhounding.org4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Random Compass at none against Rockhounding.org's shown. Rockhounding.org's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Random Compass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Random Compass versus Rockhounding.org: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom CompassRockhounding.org
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii BurlakaRockhounding Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Compass

Subscriptions1
  • RandomCompass PRO$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Rockhounding.org

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$14.991 Year
  • Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Random Compass free?
Random Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rockhounding.org free?
Rockhounding.org is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Compass or Rockhounding.org have ads?
Rockhounding.org shows ads; Random Compass does not.

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