Mineral Note vs Untrodden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mineral Note
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For everyone who loves minerals, gems, and rocks. This app helps you record everything you "find" and "collect" — and enjoy the hobby even more. From discovering and sharing collecting spots to keeping your own private collecting notebook and showcasing your creations, bring every encounter with stones together in one app. No account required — you can start taking notes right away. ■ Discover and share spots on the map Explore collecting spots for minerals, gems, and rocks from around the world on an interactive map. Search by place name to jump straight to where you want to go. For locations and shops that are okay to share publicly, add them to the map along with photos and stone types to share with the community. Allow location access to instantly find spots near where you are right now. ■ AI-assisted stone tag suggestions Show a photo to the AI, and it will suggest possible stone tags. Not sure what something is called? Just pick from the suggestions and start recording with ease. AI suggestions are candidate tags only and are not a precise identification. ■ Keep your own private "Notes" Record the stones you've found, the places you've visited, and the shops you've stopped by in a private notebook visible only to you. No sign-in needed — notes are saved on your device, and you can transfer them to an account later if you create one. Works even off the grid: take notes out in the field with no signal, and they sync automatically once you're back online. Pick multiple photos at once and crop them later. As your notes grow, search and filters help you find what you're looking for in seconds. ■ Share your creations in the Gallery Post your stone-based creations — wire art, accessories, and more — to the Gallery. Browsing other users' work for inspiration is part of the fun. Great for ・Anyone who enjoys mineral collecting or rockhounding ・Anyone who wants to record and organize a stone or crystal collection ・Anyone who makes handmade creations with stones ・Anyone looking for new collecting spots ・Anyone who wants to try the app without creating an account Key features ・Map display, place-name search, and posting of collecting spots ・Spots shown near your current location ・Filtering by category (Minerals / Gems / Rocks / Other) ・AI-powered stone tag suggestions ・Private notes (stones, collecting spots, shops) ・Note-taking without an account (saved on your device) ・Offline note-taking with automatic sync ・Search and filters for your notes ・Multi-photo selection, cropping, and automatic location from photos ・Posting to and browsing the creation Gallery ・Easy sign-in with Google or Apple account ・Light and Dark mode support Before you go ・When collecting, always follow the rules, etiquette, and applicable laws and regulations of each area, including obtaining landowner permission. ・Do not enter private property or restricted areas without authorization. ■ Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://mineralnote.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://mineralnote.app/en/privacy
Untrodden
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Untrodden Go where the tourists don't. Untrodden finds the hidden gems near you - or anywhere you're headed - and scores every place for how off the beaten path it actually is. No influencer lists. No gift shops. Just places worth finding. DISCOVER WHAT OTHERS MISS Every result gets an obscurity score from 0–100. Hidden gems (70+) rise to the top. Places that have already gone mainstream get flagged so you can skip them. We'll even warn you about the tourist traps nearby - and suggest the best time to visit before the crowds show up. SCOUT BEFORE YOU GO Heading somewhere new? Search any destination and find its hidden gems before you arrive. Untrodden works as your pre-trip scout, not just your in-the-moment map. YOUR EXPLORER'S JOURNAL Mark places you've visited, add a personal note, and attach a photo taken on the spot. Build your passport of hidden gems over time - bookmarked places sync across your devices so your next adventure is always ready. SHARE THE FIND Discovered somewhere special? Share a postcard-style gem card with friends. No coordinates dropped in a group chat - a proper share, the way a find like that deserves. BUILT FOR THE ANTI-TOURIST Obscurity scores for every place Crowd warnings for nearby tourist traps Best time to visit, no live data needed Visited log with notes and photos Save for later, synced across devices Trip mode: scout any destination No account. No ads. No algorithm. Data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mineral Note at every 10 days against Untrodden's every 4 months. Mineral Note also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mineral Note ships an update every 10 days, Untrodden every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mineral Note | Untrodden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOSHITAKA BO | BINDIE SUE POLITES |
In-app purchases
Mineral Note
No in-app purchases
Untrodden
No in-app purchases





