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Best Mineral Scanner Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to mineral scanner or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 246+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Mineral Scanner Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rock Identifier: Stone IDRock Identifier: Stone IDFree4.7★ (75K)YesYesJul 2026
2RockIn – Scanner de MineraisRockIn – Scanner de MineraisFree4.7★ (29)NoYesJul 2026
3Rock ID - Stone IdentifierRock ID - Stone IdentifierFree4.4★ (2.2K)YesYesJul 2026
4Rock & Crystal IdentifierRock & Crystal IdentifierFree4.6★ (2.5K)YesYesJul 2026
5Mineral Identifier & GemstoneMineral Identifier & GemstoneFree5.0★ (1)YesYesMay 2026
6Rock and Mineral Identifier AIRock and Mineral Identifier AIFree4.7★ (46)NoYesJul 2026
7Rock Finder AI - Stone ScannerRock Finder AI - Stone ScannerFree4.3★ (38)NoYesJul 2026
8Rock Identifier & Scanner AIRock Identifier & Scanner AIFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Mineral Scanner

Rock Identifier: Stone ID#1

Rock Identifier: Stone ID by Next Vision Limited

Gem Mineral Crystal Identifier
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😐(75K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔢 Limited free scans per day
  • 🔍 Inconsistent accuracy, sometimes wrong
Rock ID - Stone Identifier#3

Rock ID - Stone Identifier by AIBY

Crystal, Mineral, Fossil Guide
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.4😞(2.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Instant identification
  • 💡 Extensive stone library
  • 🎓 Helpful for education

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • 💰 Paywall after limited free scans
  • 🤔 Questionable reliability for valuable stones

More Mineral Scanner apps to explore

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Rock & Crystal Identifier
Rock & Crystal Identifier
Rock & Crystal Identifier
ID Crystals Mineral Gem Stones
Free

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
📚 Education
(2.5K)
freemium
5
Mineral Identifier & Gemstone
Mineral Identifier & Gemstone
Mineral Identifier & Gemstone
Stone Identifier, Rock Scanner
Free

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and crystals by snapping a photo. Get detailed information on their formation, composition, and potential value. Track your discoveries and explore the geological world around you.

Instant rock and mineral identificationIn-depth geological informationEstimated commercial value
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
6
Rock and Mineral Identifier AI
Rock and Mineral Identifier AI
Rock and Mineral Identifier AI
Gem Identifier & Rock Scanner
Free

Instantly identify gemstones and rocks using AI by capturing a photo. Access detailed information, build a personal collection, and learn about mineralogy with this user-friendly tool.

AI-powered gemstone identificationGuided camera capture for optimal photosDetailed gemstone property information
📚 Education
(46)
free with in-app purchases
7
Rock Finder AI - Stone Scanner
Rock Finder AI - Stone Scanner
Rock Finder AI - Stone Scanner
Crystal ID, Mineral Identifier
Free

Instantly identify rocks and minerals with AI by simply taking a photo. Explore detailed profiles, learn about classifications and properties, and build your personal collection. Perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

AI-powered real-time identificationDetailed rock and mineral profilesCrystal system and hardness information
📚 Education
(38)
free with in-app purchases
8
Rock Identifier & Scanner AI
Rock Identifier & Scanner AI
Rock Identifier & Scanner AI
Scan & Identify Rocks
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
StoneSnap - Rock Identifier
StoneSnap - Rock Identifier
StoneSnap - Rock Identifier
Crystal, Mineral, Gem Scanner
Free

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and crystals with AI. Get detailed information, save your finds to collections, and track your discovery history. Perfect for hikers, collectors, and students.

AI rock identificationDetailed specimen profilesSave finds to collections
📚 Education
(24)
freemium
10
Rock Scan: Mineral Identifier
Rock Scan: Mineral Identifier
Rock Scan: Mineral Identifier
Gem Mineral Crystal ID & Value
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Rock Identifier: Mineral Guide
Rock Identifier: Mineral Guide
Rock Identifier: Mineral Guide
Identify Rocks & Minerals
Free

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and gemstones by taking a photo. Access detailed information on properties, history, and value. Build a digital collection of your discoveries.

Instant rock identification via photoDetailed information on properties and valueDigital rock collection management
📚 Education
(7)
free with in-app purchases
12
RockIn Rock & Mineral identify
RockIn Rock & Mineral identify
RockIn Rock & Mineral identify
organize collection, buy, sell
Free

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.

Instant rock and mineral identification via photoBuild and organize personal digital collectionBuy and sell specimens in a community marketplace
🔍 Reference
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Rock Identifier: AI Scan
Rock Identifier: AI Scan
Rock Identifier: AI Scan
Instant mineral knowledge
Free

Instantly identify rocks and minerals using advanced AI. Get detailed information on their name, type, origin, and formation. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, collectors, and students to learn about geology.

AI rock recognitionOffline functionalityDetailed rock profiles
🔍 Reference
(132)
free with in-app purchases
14
Rock Identifier - Gem Scanner
Rock Identifier - Gem Scanner
Rock Identifier - Gem Scanner
Stone, Mineral & Crystal Scan
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
Rock Identifier: Gem Value
Rock Identifier: Gem Value
Rock Identifier: Gem Value
Crystal•Mineral•Rock scanner
Free

Identify rocks, minerals, crystals, and gemstones instantly with a photo. Get detailed information on properties, hardness, and value. Learn to distinguish authentic stones from imitations.

Instant rock, mineral, crystal & gemstone identificationDetailed stone information (name, hardness, properties)Estimated gemstone value ranges & rarity insights
🔍 Reference
(228)
free with in-app purchases
16
Stone Identifier
Stone Identifier
Stone Identifier
Rock, Crystal & Gem Scanner
Free

Instantly identify rocks, stones, gems, and crystals by taking a photo or uploading an image. Get accurate results in seconds with a rich database and user-friendly interface. Perfect for both geologists and enthusiasts.

Identify Rocks, Gems, and CrystalsAccurate identification resultsFast and convenient tool
📚 Education
(810)
free with in-app purchases
17
iRock: Stone & Rock Identifier
iRock: Stone & Rock Identifier
iRock: Stone & Rock Identifier
#1 Fossil, Crystal Scanner App
Free

Identify rocks, minerals, and gemstones instantly with AI. Estimate market value, organize your collection, and track its worth over time. Ideal for enthusiasts looking to streamline identification and collection management.

AI rock and gemstone recognitionMarket value estimationCollection tracking
🔍 Reference
(150)
free with in-app purchases
18
Rock & Stone Identifier App
Rock & Stone Identifier App
Rock & Stone Identifier App
Freestyle Gem Identification
Free

Identify rocks, minerals, crystals, and gemstones instantly with AI. Get detailed information on physical properties, formation, and uses. Build and organize your personal collection with notes and location tags.

Instant AI identification via photoDetailed rock and mineral informationCamera optimized for specimen photography
🔍 Reference
(125)
subscription
19
Rock Identifier - Stone Scan
Rock Identifier - Stone Scan
Rock Identifier - Stone Scan
Stone Identifier, Gem Mineral
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Stone Identifier・Rock Scanner
Stone Identifier・Rock Scanner
Stone Identifier・Rock Scanner
Mineral Fossil Crystal Finder
Free

Instantly identify rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils using AI. Get detailed information and chat with an expert to learn more about your discoveries. Explore Earth's treasures with this easy-to-use geological guide.

AI-powered rock identificationDetailed descriptions of mineralsChat with AI expert
🔍 Reference
(16)
freemium

FAQ about Mineral Scanner

What are the best mineral scanner apps for iPhone?
Rock Identifier: Stone ID tops our mineral scanner apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 75K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top mineral scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Rock Identifier: Stone ID and RockIn – Scanner de Minerais.
Rock Identifier: Stone ID shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 246+ mineral scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rock Identifier is a comprehensive app that allows you to identify rocks, crystals, minerals, and gemstones. You can simply take or upload a photo, and the app will provide an instant identification along with detailed information about the stone.
For each identified stone, the app offers detailed information including its Name, Chemical Formula, Hardness, Colour Variations, and main locations where it can be found. It also provides articles on identifying real versus fake gemstones based on various characteristics.

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