| Core Identity |
| Developer | Mark Wrigley | Munure Tuzun | Inkolab | University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps | Laurence Wayne | Goran Ugresic |
| Category | Utilities | Reference | Education | Education | Education | Education |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 2 | 2 | 7 | 181 | 18 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2019 | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 2, 2024 | Sep 17, 2016 | May 22, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Last Updated | Mar 18, 2021 | Dec 4, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Feb 21, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | - | mixed | mixed | - | - |
| Score | 70/100 | - | 55/100 | 55/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - Detailed mineral descriptions provide educational value for both novice and experienced geology enthusiasts
| - | - Mineral identification accuracy provides significant utility for users exploring geological samples in the field
| - Extensive geological data and map resources provide significant value for field research and education
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| Complaints | - Navigation flow breaks when returning from mineral detail pages to the main search interface
| - | - Aggressive premium paywalls interrupt the core scanning workflow and prevent basic functionality usage
| - Frequent black screen crashes and infinite loading loops prevent consistent access to the application
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| Requests | - | - | - | - Customizable unit and geologic period settings would improve utility for international users
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Collector portal membership gate increases switching costs via user-generated collection data
- Offline database access sustains utility for field researchers in remote locations
| - AI-powered identification engine enables instant specimen classification
- Integrated market valuation provides a clear monetization anchor for collectors
| - AI identification engine provides immediate utility for field users
- Rocksy assistant gamifies the discovery process
| - Deep integration with Macrostrat and Paleobiology databases creates a professional-grade field documentation moat.
| - AI-driven identification provides immediate utility for field-based specimen classification
- Narrative-driven formation histories differentiate the app from raw chemical data references
| - My Garden collection creates user-specific switching costs
- Social sharing features drive organic acquisition loops
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| Weaknesses | - 3.0-star rating reflects navigation friction in the search interface
- Stalled update cadence since 2021 limits competitive relevance
| - Subscription-only access to core identification features limits free-tier utility
- Lack of social or mapping features reduces long-term user stickiness
| - Aggressive premium paywalls interrupt core scanning
- Technical instability causes frequent application crashes
| - Frequent launch-time black screen crashes erode trust among professional users relying on the tool for field work.
| - Subscription gate for unlimited identifications limits the top-of-funnel conversion for casual users
- Low review count (18 ratings) indicates limited social proof for new users
| - Zero-revenue model lacks long-term sustainability
- No subscription gates limit capital for AI training
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| Pricing | freemium | subscription | freemium | free | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Zombie | Maintenance | Maintenance | Zombie | - |
| Update Cadence | 1 versions | 1 versions | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~227d avg | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 1 versions | - |
