FossilVault: Specimen Vault
Fossils, rocks, minerals, gems
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Made for iPhone Duo: explore your collection across both displays. Share your public profile by link or QR code, and hide financial amounts with Hide Amounts.
Catalog fossils, minerals, gemstones, and rocks in one collector-grade vault.
FossilVault helps enthusiasts, hobbyists, and serious collectors document every specimen with structured records, photos, provenance, and value data - all in one place.
Whether you collect trilobites, ammonites, dinosaur material, crystals, or hand specimens, FossilVault gives you the tools to organize your collection professionally.
Key Features
• Multi-collection support: fossils, minerals, and rocks in one app
• Detailed cataloging: taxonomy/material details, geologic age, location, provenance, value, and notes
• Focused specimen entry: a museum-style label builds live as you type, with drafts so nothing is lost
• Advanced specimen views: classification, timeline, discovery context, and inventory tracking
• High-quality photo records: document each specimen from every angle
• Localities & field visits: save every hunting spot, log visits with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link finds to your collection
• Favorites & wants list: star the pieces you love and keep track of the specimens you are still after
• Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets: specimen count, period coverage, crown jewel, and your favorites at a glance
• Share your finds: create clean specimen cards for social media
• Ready-to-print labels: generate professional collection labels
• Import & export: CSV import/export and data portability
• Statistics & insights: collection charts, period/category distributions, and value tracking
• Acquisition and trading history tracking
• Fast search and filters across your full collection
• Made for iPhone and iPad: sidebar navigation, a gallery-first library, and specimens that open beside your collection on a bigger screen
• Secure cloud sync and backup
• Offline access for fieldwork, shows, and fairs
From first finds to serious archives, FossilVault keeps your collection organized, searchable, and always accessible.
Privacy Policy: https://fossilvault.app/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://fossilvault.app/terms/
more Just what I was looking for! It was easy to save my collection in the app, and I really like how much detail can be stored for each fossil. You can tell when someone passionate about fossils combines their interests and creates something truly useful — this app is a perfect example of that. Thanks to the developer for being so quick to respond to my feedback!
Just what I was looking for! It was easy to save my collection in the app, and I really like how much detail can be stored for each fossil. You can tell when someone passionate about fossils combines their interests and creates something truly useful — this app is a perfect example of that. Thanks to the developer for being so quick to respond to my feedback!
I really enjoyed using Fossil Vault! The app feels super complete and even shows you interesting details that make the experience more engaging. I especially appreciate how helpful it is for people with large collections—it’s such a practical way to keep everything organized in a clean and visually appealing format.
I really enjoyed using Fossil Vault! The app feels super complete and even shows you interesting details that make the experience more engaging. I especially appreciate how helpful it is for people with large collections—it’s such a practical way to keep everything organized in a clean and visually appealing format.
I really love this app. It’s very easy to add new specimens and keep my fossil collection well organized. I also enjoy the interesting data and insights it provides about my collection. Highly recommended!
I really love this app. It’s very easy to add new specimens and keep my fossil collection well organized. I also enjoy the interesting data and insights it provides about my collection. Highly recommended!
Finalmente encontrei um app onde posso salvar facilmente a minha coleção e visualizá-la de uma forma bem organizada. Importéi minha coleção do Trilobase e funcionou perfeitamente. Eu gostei muito deste aplicativo! Também entrei em contato com o criador do aplicativo, com algumas ideias e recebi uma resposta super rápida…obrigado!
Finalmente encontrei um app onde posso salvar facilmente a minha coleção e visualizá-la de uma forma bem organizada. Importéi minha coleção do Trilobase e funcionou perfeitamente. Eu gostei muito deste aplicativo! Também entrei em contato com o criador do aplicativo, com algumas ideias e recebi uma resposta super rápida…obrigado!
Hello, Duo!
FossilVault 2.2.1 brings your collection to both iPhone Duo displays.
• Explore specimens, localities, and stats with layouts adapted for iPhone Duo.
• Share your collection through a public profile link or QR code.
• New app icons! Give FossilVault a fresh look with Fossil, Mineral, or Gemstone.
• Hide financial amounts in specimen details and Stats with Hide Amounts.
2.2.2 5d ago
Hello, Duo!
FossilVault 2.2.1 brings your collection to both iPhone Duo displays.
• Explore specimens, localities, and stats with layouts adapted for iPhone Duo.
• Share your collection through a public profile link or QR code.
• New app icons! Give FossilVault a fresh look with Fossil, Mineral, or Gemstone.
• Hide financial amounts in specimen details and Stats with Hide Amounts.
2.2.1 Oct 25
Hello, Duo!
Put your collection on display with FossilVault 2.2.
• Use FossilVault across both iPhone Duo displays, with layouts adapted throughout the app.
• Share your collection with a profile link or QR code.
• Browse your specimens with the new Museum Labels layout and refined iPad views.
2.2.0 Oct 22
FossilVault 2.1 is our biggest update yet.
• Ask Your Collection: search your specimens in plain language, from Utilities. Ask what period a find is from, how many you have from a locality, or which are still missing photos.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
• UI improvements: we made a few refinements throughout the app.
2.1.3 Oct 16
FossilVault 2.1 is our biggest update yet.
• Ask Your Collection: search your specimens in plain language, from Utilities. Ask what period a find is from, how many you have from a locality, or which are still missing photos.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
• UI improvements: we made a few refinements throughout the app.
2.1.2 Oct 6
FossilVault 2.1 is our biggest update yet.
• Ask Your Collection: search your specimens in plain language, from Utilities. Ask what period a find is from, how many you have from a locality, or which are still missing photos.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
2.1.1 Oct 2
FossilVault 2.1 is our biggest update yet.
• Ask Your Collection: search your specimens in plain language, from Utilities. Ask what period a find is from, how many you have from a locality, or which are still missing photos.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library with scope chips, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
2.1.0 Sep 10
FossilVault 2.0 is our biggest update yet.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library with scope chips, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
• Siri and Shortcuts: ask how many specimens you have or which one is your oldest, and search your collection by period, country or category without opening the app.
2.0.3 Aug 19
FossilVault 2.0 is our biggest update yet.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library with scope chips, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
• Siri and Shortcuts: ask how many specimens you have or which one is your oldest, and search your collection by period, country or category without opening the app.
2.0.2 Aug 18
FossilVault 2.0 is our biggest update yet.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library with scope chips, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
2.0.1 Aug 12
FossilVault 2.0 is our biggest update yet.
• Widgets: keep your collection on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Stats shows your specimen count, period coverage, and the crown jewel of your collection, and the new Favorites widget puts the specimens you star under the lights.
• All-new Add Specimen: a museum-style label builds live as you type, essentials up front, focused editors for every detail, and drafts so an entry is never lost. Geological time is now picked on a stratigraphic column in official ICS colors.
• Rebuilt for iPad: a sidebar for navigation, a gallery-first library with scope chips, specimens that open beside your collection, and a full-screen curator's desk for adding finds.
2.0.0 Aug 2
This update helps you track where your fossils come from — and makes labels easier than ever.
• Introducing Localities: save every place you go fossil hunting, log each visit with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link your finds straight to your collection.
• Label Creator improvements: preview labels right in the app, choose A4 or US Letter paper, and print with clearer, simpler options.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
1.8.27 Jul 17
This update helps you track where your fossils come from — and makes labels easier than ever.
• Introducing Localities: save every place you go fossil hunting, log each visit with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link your finds straight to your collection.
• Label Creator improvements: preview labels right in the app, choose A4 or US Letter paper, and print with clearer, simpler options.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
1.8.26 Jul 15
This update helps you track where your fossils come from — and makes labels easier than ever.
• Introducing Localities: save every place you go fossil hunting, log each visit with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link your finds straight to your collection.
• Label Creator improvements: preview labels right in the app, choose A4 or US Letter paper, and print with clearer, simpler options.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
1.8.25 Jul 12
This update helps you track where your fossils come from — and makes labels easier than ever.
• Introducing Localities: save every place you go fossil hunting, log each visit with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link your finds straight to your collection.
• Label Creator improvements: preview labels right in the app, choose A4 or US Letter paper, and print with clearer, simpler options.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
1.8.24 Jul 11
This update helps you track where your fossils come from — and makes labels easier than ever.
• Introducing Localities: save every place you go fossil hunting, log each visit with weather, sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, and link your finds straight to your collection.
• Label Creator improvements: preview labels right in the app, choose A4 or US Letter paper, and print with clearer, simpler options.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
1.8.23 Jul 10
This update focuses on a smoother, more polished collecting experience.
• Reimagined the Stats screen as a bento-style dashboard with richer insights and a world map of where your fossils were found.
• Refreshed specimen cards and filters with a cleaner, more modern look.
• Added sort by geological period, plus splash screen and performance improvements.
1.8.22 Jun 27
This update focuses on a smoother, more polished collecting experience.
• Overhauled CSV import and export, now including your specimen photos for complete backups.
• Refreshed specimen cards and filters with a cleaner, more modern look.
• Added sort by geological period, plus splash screen and performance improvements.
1.8.21 Jun 23
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals, gemstones, and rocks alongside fossils.
• Improved the reliability of CSV imports.
• Added a new sorting option that allows specimens to be sorted by geological period.
• Redesigned specimen detail screen to present information more clearly.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.20 Jun 12
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• Redesigned specimen detail screen to present information more clearly.
• New: Want lists to track specimens you are still looking for.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.19 May 10
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• Redesigned specimen detail screen to present information more clearly.
• New: Want lists to track specimens you are still looking for.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent fossil taxonomy information from loading.
• Catalog fossils, rocks, and minerals in one collector-grade vault.
• Organize every specimen with photos, provenance, value, and notes.
• Export your full collection anytime with pro-level tools.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.18 Apr 29
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• Redesigned specimen detail screen to present information more clearly.
• New: Want lists to track specimens you are still looking for.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent fossil taxonomy information from loading.
• Catalog fossils, rocks, and minerals in one collector-grade vault.
• Organize every specimen with photos, provenance, value, and notes.
• Export your full collection anytime with pro-level tools.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.17 Apr 21
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• New: Want lists to track specimens you are still looking for.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent fossil taxonomy information from loading.
• Catalog fossils, rocks, and minerals in one collector-grade vault.
• Organize every specimen with photos, provenance, value, and notes.
• Export your full collection anytime with pro-level tools.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.16 Mar 17
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent fossil taxonomy information from loading.
• Catalog fossils, rocks, and minerals in one collector-grade vault.
• Organize every specimen with photos, provenance, value, and notes.
• Export your full collection anytime with pro-level tools.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.15 Mar 16
Big update for collectors: FossilVault now supports storing minerals and rocks alongside fossils.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent fossil taxonomy information from loading.
• Catalog fossils, rocks, and minerals in one collector-grade vault.
• Organize every specimen with photos, provenance, value, and notes.
• Export your full collection anytime with pro-level tools.
This is one of our most requested features, and it's finally here. Keep the feedback coming!
1.8.14 Mar 12
Hello, Duo!
FossilVault 2.2.1 brings your collection to both iPhone Duo displays.
• Explore specimens, localities, and stats with layouts adapted for iPhone Duo.
• Share your collection through a public profile link or QR code.
• New app icons! Give FossilVault a fresh look with Fossil, Mineral, or Gemstone.
• Hide financial amounts in specimen details and Stats with Hide Amounts.
more Version 2.2.2 5d ago
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