Comparison

Flagtown vs RockVault AR

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

Head to head
About

Flagtown

Features
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Gather round and prove your flag knowledge, earn gems by playing the streak challenge and build your island up to show off you shiny new flag collection. Don't know the flags of the world yet? Well test yourself and learn the ones you don't know! If you love flags you'll love flag town. (Now featuring optional capital cities learning! I still don't know em all... but I'm learning :)

About

RockVault AR

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RockVault AR turns your iPhone into a pocket geology lab. Point your camera at any rock, mineral, or gemstone, get an instant AI-powered identification, place your specimen in augmented reality, and save it to your personal collection. INSTANT IDENTIFICATION โ€ข Scan any rock, mineral, or gemstone and get a match in seconds โ€ข Every result includes an AI confidence score โ€ข See its common and scientific name, category, Mohs hardness, luster, and color โ€ข Read a written description of the specimen and its notable properties AUGMENTED REALITY VIEWER โ€ข Place your identified specimen in AR on any real surface, with on-screen guidance to help you find one โ€ข View an info panel of the specimen's key properties right beside it โ€ข Spin the specimen with a turntable view for a closer look from every angle โ€ข Capture an AR snapshot to save to your Photos or share โ€ข On LiDAR-equipped iPhones, specimens are realistically hidden behind real-world objects (Premium) YOUR PERSONAL VAULT โ€ข Save every identified specimen to your growing collection โ€ข Add personal notes and custom tags โ€ข Browse your collection in a grid and tap any specimen for full details โ€ข Filter by category and search by name, color, or tag โ€ข Mark favorites for quick access CLOUD SYNC (PREMIUM) โ€ข Your specimen records sync across your devices when you're signed in โ€ข Works offline โ€” your collection is always available, even without a connection โ€ข Note: scan photos are stored locally on each device in this version PREMIUM GEOLOGY TOOLS Upgrade to RockVault AR Premium for the full experience: โ€ข Unlimited scans with no daily cap โ€ข Cross-device cloud sync of your collection โ€ข LiDAR occlusion in the AR viewer on supported iPhones โ€ข Priority access to new mineral species as they're added โ€ข No third-party ads โ€” your rocks, your data BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Designed for geologists, rockhounds, lapidary artists, educators, and collectors who want fast field notes and organized records. Identifications are AI-assisted and should be verified by a qualified expert for valuable, rare, or safety-critical specimens. PRIVACY FIRST Your specimens stay yours โ€” no ads, no data brokers, no selling your collection. Sign in with Apple for instant, privacy-preserving authentication, or start as a guest with no account required. โ€”โ€”โ€” RockVault AR Premium is available as a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. Pricing is shown in the app and matches your local App Store. Subscription payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time. The Lifetime unlock is a one-time purchase that does not auto-renew. Privacy Policy: https://rodelrepulle.github.io/rockvaultar-site/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://rodelrepulle.github.io/rockvaultar-site/terms/

Screenshots

Flagtown4 screens
RockVault AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flagtown and RockVault AR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Flagtown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RockVault AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flagtown versus RockVault AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlagtownRockVault AR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJericho Rock-ArcherRodel Repulle

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flagtown

One-time3
  • 20 Gems$6.99
  • 50 Gems$12.99
  • 200 Gems$24.99
2 purchases

RockVault AR

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Flagtown free?
Flagtown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RockVault AR free?
RockVault AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flagtown or RockVault AR have ads?
Neither Flagtown nor RockVault AR shows ads.

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