Mineral Note vs SGS MinFinder

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

SGS MinFinder puts British Columbia's entire MINFILE mineral inventory in your pocket - and keeps it working when the cell signal doesn't. 16,000+ OCCURRENCES, FULLY OFFLINE Every MINFILE occurrence is bundled in the app in a local database. Browse, search, and filter the whole province with no data connection. Pre-download topographic map tiles for the area you're heading to and the basemap works offline too. BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Map every occurrence across BC, clustered so the big picture is instantly clear. - Filter by status - Producer, Past Producer, Developed Prospect, Prospect, Showing, Anomaly - each colour-coded on the map. - Search by name or MINFILE number and fly straight to any site. - Topographic basemap built for the backcountry: shaded relief, 20 m contours, BC resource roads, parks, and bedrock geology. - Switch to satellite view for aerial imagery, with contours, roads, and labels still drawn on top. THE FULL GEOLOGICAL RECORD Tap any occurrence for the official details: status, host rock, deposit class, elevation, latitude/longitude (decimal and DMS), and UTM coordinates in both NAD27 and NAD83. One tap opens the official BC MINFILE record online. NAVIGATE TO THE SITE (Premium) A live compass dial with real-time bearing and distance guides you to the exact occurrence - no trail required. DOWNLOAD YOUR REGION BEFORE YOU GO Draw a box around any area and cache its topographic tiles for offline use. Manage, reopen, or clear your downloaded regions any time. Satellite imagery streams online only and is not included in downloads. PREMIUM A one-time or subscription purchase unlocks compass navigation and the full expanded occurrence details. The map, search, filtering, satellite view, and offline region downloads are free. DATA SOURCES Mineral data: BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (MINFILE), https://minfile.gov.bc.ca/. Basemap: © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles; elevation from MRDEM-30 (Natural Resources Canada) and modified Copernicus DEM data; contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada and the Open Government Licence – British Columbia. Satellite view imagery: Esri, Vantor, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User Community. SGS MinFinder is an independent, third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of British Columbia or any government agency. Use as a reference only. Always verify mine status, land access, and safety information before visiting any site.