Comparison

Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner vs Rex

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

Head to head
About

Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner

Features
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Scan and identify a powerful rock, crystal, gemstone or a mineral in seconds. Explore its characteristics, estimate its value and save it to your personal collection. Whether you’re rockhounding outdoors, organizing a crystal collection, or simply curious about a stone you found, Rock Identifier makes mineral discovery simple and enjoyable. Instant rock and mineral identification Photograph a rock, crystal, gemstone, or mineral and receive an AI-powered identification. Each scan presents the most likely mineral name alongside useful details that help you examine and understand your finding. Detailed mineral information Explore a beautifully organized mineral profile containing information such as: • Mineral name and scientific name • Classification and chemical composition • Color, luster, transparency, and hardness • Cleavage, fracture, streak, and density • Formation and geological background • Physical and magnetic properties • Common uses and cultural significance • Care instructions and important cautions Estimated mineral value Get an estimated value range for each identified mineral. Have your own valuation? Set a custom price and use it throughout your collection. Build your personal collection Add scanned minerals to your collection and keep everything organized in one place. • View mineral photos, names, and values • Assign custom prices • See your collection’s total estimated value • Revisit complete mineral profiles • Build a visual record of your discoveries Map your findings Save where each mineral was discovered and explore your findings on an interactive world map. Minerals found in the same location are grouped into a swipeable carousel, allowing you to browse their names and values directly from the map. Explore stones and crystals Discover popular minerals and themed guides covering healing stones, energy stones, birthstones, zodiac stones, popular crystals, and gemstones. Learn about their geological characteristics, traditional associations, appearance, and common uses. Built-in metal detector Use your iPhone’s magnetic sensor to detect changes in the surrounding magnetic field. The live detector provides real-time readings and visual feedback for nearby magnetic objects. Scan history Return to previous identifications whenever you need them. Your scan history keeps recent discoveries accessible without requiring you to identify the same specimen again. Made for every kind of explorer Rock Identifier is useful for rockhounds, mineral collectors, geology students, gemstone enthusiasts, travelers, nature lovers, and anyone curious about a stone they discovered. Rock Identifier Pro Upgrade to Rock Identifier Pro for unlimited mineral scanning and access to premium functionality. Subscription pricing, duration, and any available introductory offer are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. Identification and valuation results are estimates provided for educational purposes. Appearance alone may not be sufficient for definitive identification, authentication, or professional appraisal.

About

Rex

This app offers an interactive learning experience by explaining concepts aloud and allowing users to manipulate 3D models and live charts. It consolidates notes, PDFs, and web research onto a single canvas and supports collaborative study sessions.

Highlights
  • Voice explanations of questions
  • Interactive 3D scenes and live charts
  • Consolidated study canvas
  • Lecture transcription and note-taking
  • Read-aloud functionality for notes and PDFs
  • Language practice with real scenes
  • Live collaborative study boards
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Rex is a study companion that teaches out loud. Ask a question and hear it explained on a board you can draw on, pull apart, and keep. Most study apps hand you more text to read. Rex shows you the thing itself: a heart mid-beat, a cell you can fly into, a physics problem you can grab and change while it runs. ASK, AND ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND Type or speak a question and get a clear explanation built onto the board in front of you, not buried in a chat log. Ask about what is already on your board and Rex can see it. ONE BOARD FOR THE WHOLE CLASS Notes, PDFs, drawings, timers, recordings, graphs, checklists and web research sit side by side on one canvas. Stop switching between five apps to study one subject. 3D SCENES AND LIVE CHARTS Explore over 70 interactive charts and 20 explorable 3D scenes across biology, physics, chemistry, earth science and computing. Zoom from a whole body down to a single molecule. Change the inputs and watch what happens. RECORD THE LECTURE, GET THE NOTES Rex transcribes while you record, so your notes write themselves. LISTEN INSTEAD OF READING Any note, PDF or scanned page can be read aloud in a natural voice, each sentence highlighted as it is spoken. Photographed pages work too. SPEAK A NEW LANGUAGE Practise in twenty languages by walking through real scenes and talking with characters who answer back. STUDY TOGETHER Share a board and work on it live with classmates. FREE TO START The whiteboard and the core study tools are free. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro, $11.99 per month. Pro Annual, $99.99 per year, which is about 36 percent less than paying monthly. Premium AI features, higher daily limits, class memory that persists between sessions, premium voice, study video generation and live board sharing require an auto-renewing Pro subscription. Prices are charged from day one and there is no free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rexstudyapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner4 screens
Rex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner at 16.6 against Rex's 18.6. On price, ads, 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. Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Rex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner versus Rex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRock Identifier & Gem ScannerRex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMertcan Dundar EsmergulOran Egbuchunam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Rex

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$12.991 Month
  • Rex Pro Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner free?
Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rex free?
Rex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner or Rex have ads?
Neither Rock Identifier & Gem Scanner nor Rex shows ads.

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