Rockhound vs Spotter

Rockhound helps you find rocks, name them, and keep track of every find. IDENTIFY ROCKS AND MINERALS Take a photo of a rock or mineral. Rockhound tells you what it most likely is. 212 CHECKED ROCKHOUNDING SITES The Hunt map shows collecting sites across the US. Each site lists its source, the date we last checked it, the rules, and directions. Sites are free for everyone. Always check local rules before you dig. HUNT TOGETHER Start a group hunt at a site and send one link. Group hunts for up to 3 people are free. Friends and family join with Sign in with Apple. Everyone sees each other on the map, and each find shows as a pin for the group. When the hunt ends, share one picture of the day. TRACK YOUR HUNTS Start a hunt and Rockhound records your route with GPS. Mark the spot where you found each specimen. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Keep every find with its photo, ID details, location, and your notes. Share a find card with one tap. ROCKHOUND PRO Your first 3 identifications are free. Pro adds: • Unlimited rock identifications • Hardness, formula, and safety notes • Alternative matches for tricky rocks • Identify from photos you already have • Group hunts with up to 30 people Pro is billed weekly, monthly, or yearly, or once for lifetime access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage them in your Apple ID settings. Privacy: https://getrockhound.com/privacy Support: https://getrockhound.com/support Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Curious what that is? Point your camera at any plant, tree, flower, bird, insect, spider, reptile, or fungus and Spotter tells you what it is in seconds — then hands you a full field guide on the species you just found. Spotter is for anyone who notices the natural world and wants to know more — on a hike, in the backyard, at the park, on a trip, or just out the kitchen window. IDENTIFY ANYTHING IN NATURE Point, shoot, and know. Spotter recognizes a huge range of life and natural features: - Plants — wildflowers, trees, shrubs, leaves, berries, and backyard growth - Animals — birds, mammals, insects, spiders, reptiles, amphibians, and more - Fungi — mushrooms, brackets, lichen, and everything in between - Other — rocks, minerals, fossils, and natural features A REAL FIELD GUIDE, NOT JUST A NAME Every identification goes deep, so you actually learn something: - Overview — habitat, behavior, and ecology - Identity — the key features that confirm the species - Regions — whether it's native to where you are - Fun facts and the story behind what you found SEE IT AND HEAR IT Compare your photo against reference images from the field, and for animals, play recorded calls and songs so you can recognize species by ear as well as by sight. REGIONAL CONTEXT Spotter uses your location (optional) to sharpen results for the area you're actually in. YOUR PERSONAL FIELD LOG Every identification is saved automatically, building a personal record of everything you've spotted — browse it anytime. WHAT'S IN SEASON NEAR YOU The built-in Discover guide surfaces species observed near you this month, so you always know what to look for. FREE TO START, PREMIUM FOR EVERYTHING - Free: 5 identifications every day - Spotter Premium: unlimited identifications plus the full field-guide detail on every species — $4.99/month, $29.99/year (7-day free trial), or $59.99 one-time lifetime. PRIVACY FIRST Your photos are used only to generate your identification — never shared or used for anything else. — Identification results are for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified expert before handling or consuming any wild plant, fungus, or animal. Do not rely on Spotter for safety decisions. Powered by Google Gemini. Reference photos via iNaturalist. Audio via Xeno-canto. Privacy Policy: https://spotternature.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://spotternature.com/terms