Best Geosociety Apps & Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated May 2026

Rockd is the household name in geosociety, but it's far from the only option. We track 205+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Geosociety

#1

Rockd by University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

4.4😊(183 ratings)

Free

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Discover and document the geology around you. Access global geologic maps, 3D globes, and detailed summaries of your surroundings. Contribute your own observations and track your exploration of Earth's geologic history.

What We Love

🗺️ Comprehensive geological maps with detailed information
💡 Innovative integration of peer-reviewed references and literature
🧭 Built-in Brunton compass and clinometer tools
📱 User-friendly interface and intuitive navigation

Room to Improve

🐛 Black map display issues in offline and online modes
📍 GPS tracking and real-time position updates failing
🔌 Offline functionality severely limited or broken

#2

RockIn Rock & Mineral identify by Vortemol Limited

organize collection, buy, sell

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

4.4(1.5K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Identify rocks and minerals instantly with a photo. Organize your personal collection, discover global specimens, and connect with a community marketplace to buy and sell. Perfect for collectors, geologists, and enthusiasts of all levels.

#3

AGU Events by American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

4.3(346 ratings)

FreeAds

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Navigate AGU-managed meetings and events with this app. Download event programs, build your personal schedule, search sessions and exhibitors, and connect with other attendees. Access content offline once downloaded.

More Geosociety apps to explore

ArcGIS Survey123

ArcGIS Survey123

Capture precise, location-aware data in the field using smart forms, even offline. Seamlessly sync collected information with your ArcGIS platform for real-time analysis and decision-making. Ideal for public feedback, inspections, and documenting field conditions.

Smart forms for data collectionOffline data capture and syncingLocation-aware data with GPS

Access comprehensive information for all Esri conferences, including agendas, session details, and event schedules. Manage your personal schedule, connect with fellow attendees, and navigate event venues with ease.

Conference agendasSession descriptionsActivity dates and times

📊 Productivity

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Field Maps

This app provides mobile workers with interactive digital maps to understand their surroundings, locate assets, and collect data. It features smart forms for efficient data entry, offline capabilities, and location sharing for coordination and safety. Designed for organizational use, it supports fieldwork for various teams.

Interactive digital mapsSmart forms for data collectionOffline map capabilities

📊 Productivity

Stone Identifier - Rock Finder

Stone Identifier - Rock Finder

Diamonds, crystals & gemstones

Identify rocks, minerals, and crystals from photos with high accuracy. Explore their properties, discover nearby deposits on a map, and build your own digital collection. Learn fascinating facts about stones from around the world.

Accurate rock identification from photosStudy physical and chemical propertiesDiscover nearby rock deposits on a map

free with in-app purchases

Earthquake - alerts and map

Earthquake - alerts and map

worldwide data and alerts

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

Real-time global earthquake dataCustomizable push notificationsInteractive earthquake map

free with in-app purchases

Rock ID - Stone Identifier

Rock ID - Stone Identifier

Crystal, Mineral, Fossil Guide

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and gems by snapping a photo. Explore detailed profiles, manage your personal collections, and keep a log of all your discoveries. Become a geology expert with this comprehensive guide.

Instant AI-powered stone identificationVast catalog of rock profilesPersonal rock and mineral collections

free with in-app purchases

Flyover Country

Flyover Country

offline flight tracking

Discover the world below and clouds above with offline maps and points of interest during your flight, hike, or road trip. This app uses GPS to reveal geologic maps, fossil locations, and Wikipedia articles without needing an internet connection.

Offline GPS trackingInteractive geologic mapsPoints of interest (fossils, Wikipedia)

by Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Explore Earth's 4.5 billion-year history with this interactive time machine. See how continents, oceans, and climate have changed over eons, track landmarks and fossils, and visualize scientific data like temperature and biodiversity. Discover the dynamic evolution of our planet.

Continental reconstructions over billions of yearsSea level and temperature mapsTrack landmark and fossil movements

Field data collection, mapping

This professional tool simplifies field data collection and mapping. It allows users to create and customize data forms, collect various data types offline, and export them to standard GIS formats. Professionals across diverse fields utilize it to enhance their fieldwork.

Create Points, Lines, Polygons, CirclesCustomizable attribute formsOffline map tile saving

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

QField for QGIS

QField for QGIS

Efficient field work for QGIS

This app streamlines GIS fieldwork, enabling efficient data collection and seamless exchange between field and office. It brings the full power of QGIS to mobile devices, supporting a wide range of spatial data formats for viewing and editing.

GIS fieldwork efficiencyData exchange with officeQGIS project integration

📊 Productivity

DRILL - IntoTheEarth

DRILL - IntoTheEarth

simple idlegame

Explore the depths of the earth in this idle game. Dig deeper to uncover what lies beneath, from monsters to hidden underground worlds. Progress passively as you uncover the planet's secrets.

Idle gameplayEarth explorationUncover secrets

free with in-app purchases

Rock & Crystal Identifier

Rock & Crystal Identifier

ID Crystals Mineral Gem Stones

Instantly identify rocks, crystals, and minerals by uploading a photo. Explore their history, meaning, and energetic qualities. Organize your collection and connect with experts for insights.

Photo-based rock identificationCrystal and mineral encyclopediaSearch by planet, color, emotion, chakra

Rock Identifier AI - StoneScan

Rock Identifier AI - StoneScan

Crystals, Gemstones & Diamonds

Identify rocks and gemstones instantly by taking a photo. Explore detailed mineral data, build your own collection, and access educational articles written by geologists. Perfect for students, hikers, and jewelry enthusiasts.

AI-powered stone identificationDetailed mineral property dataDiamond and crystal encyclopedia

free with in-app purchases

Fulcrum GIS field data capture

Fulcrum GIS field data capture

Mobile app with built-in GIS

This mobile GIS software empowers field teams with intuitive tools for seamless data collection, asset tracking, and process automation. It enables accurate geospatial data capture and sharing, even for non-GIS experts, transforming field workflows.

Drag-and-drop form builderAI-powered voice data entryIntegrated GIS capabilities

free with in-app purchases

by University of California, Davis

Access detailed soil survey information based on your current location. View soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, and geomorphic positions. Get aggregate data like water holding capacity and links to official soil descriptions.

Soil profile sketches and geomorphic positionMap unit aggregate data (e.g., water holding capacity)Soil survey area scale and publication date

ArcGIS QuickCapture

ArcGIS QuickCapture

The rapid GIS data capture app

This app enables rapid collection of field observations, allowing users to record GIS points and attributes efficiently. It's designed for collecting data quickly from a moving vehicle or during surveys.

Rapid field observation collectionRecord GIS points and attributesData capture at-speed

by Association of American Geographers

This app connects geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists for an annual meeting focused on research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. It serves as an interdisciplinary forum for networking and collaboration among scholars, researchers, professionals, and students worldwide.

Annual meeting for geographersFocus on GIScience and sustainabilityInterdisciplinary forum