Best Mineral Identifier Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the mineral identifier category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Mineral Identifier Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rock Identifier: Stone ScannerRock Identifier: Stone ScannerFree4.3★ (21)NoYesSep 2026
2Rock Identifier: Stone IDRock Identifier: Stone IDFree4.7★ (81K)NoYesSep 2026
3Minerals CenterMinerals CenterFree4.6★ (308)NoNoAug 2026
4Mineral Identifier AIMineral Identifier AIFree5.0★ (9)NoYesSep 2026
5Mineral Identifier: ID CrystalMineral Identifier: ID CrystalFree—NoYesAug 2026
6Rock & Crystal IdentifierRock & Crystal IdentifierFree4.6★ (2.7K)YesYesSep 2026
7Mineral Identifier: Gem FinderMineral Identifier: Gem FinderFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
8Mineral Identifier: Crystal IDMineral Identifier: Crystal IDFree1.0★ (3)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Mineral Identifier

Rock Identifier: Stone ID#2

Rock Identifier: Stone ID by Next Vision Limited

Gem Mineral Crystal Identifier
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7😐(81K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#29in Education
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Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and gemstones by taking a photo. Access a comprehensive encyclopedia with detailed information on each stone, learn to distinguish real from fake gems, and explore their properties. The app also includes a metal detector and expert consultation.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Accurate rock identification
  • 🤓 Extensive information on rocks
  • 🧠 Helpful for learning about rocks
  • 🪨 Great for rock collectors
  • 🤖 Powerful AI-based identification

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔢 Limited free scans per day
  • 🔍 Inconsistent accuracy, sometimes wrong
  • 🔀 Gives different results for same rock
  • 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer support
Minerals Center#3

Minerals Center by Wilko Thomassen

Search and identify minerals
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😞(308 ratings)
Free
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Easily identify minerals, rocks, crystals, and stones using photo recognition. Search for specimens based on their characteristics and organize your findings on a personal checklist.

What We Love

  • 👍 Free to use
  • 💡 Informative about minerals
  • 🤝 Community discussion feature
  • ✨ Good for reference point
  • 🌟 Potentially good for specific jobs
  • 👍 Great for discussing finds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • ❌ Does not work at all
  • ❌ Unresponsive to input
  • ❌ Incorrectly identifies rocks
  • ❌ Inaccurate readings/percentages
  • ❌ Too many results/options
  • ❌ Confusing user interface
  • ❌ Camera focus issues
  • ❌ Doesn't identify rock type directly
  • ❌ Limited identification count
  • ❌ No two identical identifications
  • ❌ Useless when not working
  • ❌ Can't identify obvious rocks
  • ❌ Hung up after taking photos
  • ❌ Needs maintenance
  • ❌ Not accurate
  • ❌ Doesn't identify moonstone/magnesium
  • ❌ Doesn't identify pyrite correctly
  • ❌ Gives random mineral makeups
  • ❌ Not accurate for identifying anything
  • ❌ Complete waste of time
  • ❌ Terrible app
  • ❌ Needs tons of improvement
  • ❌ Problem why it is free

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FAQ about Mineral Identifier

What are the best mineral identifier apps for iPhone?
Rock Identifier: Stone Scanner tops our mineral identifier apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 21 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top mineral identifier apps we rank are free to download, including Rock Identifier: Stone Scanner and Rock Identifier: Stone ID.
Rock Identifier: Stone Scanner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ mineral identifier apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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