Rock Nerd: Rockhound Map Guide

Name: Rock Nerd: Rockhound Map Guide
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)
Author: Terry Brazil

Mineral Crystal Identification

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

7 Ratings
Age Rating

9+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Terry Brazil
Language

EN
English
Size

111.7
MB

Daily Rock is live. New field map layers — till, forest roads, claims & quarries. Better ID Wizard & trip days. Hunt smarter. Layers = reference only. Rock Nerd is the field companion rockhounds, mineral collectors, and geology lovers actually use in the dirt—not another “snap a photo and hope” rock scanner. Plan where to go. Know what you might find. Log what you collect. All in one app built for real collecting trips. WHY ROCK NERD IS DIFFERENT • Map-first rockhounding — thousands of collecting spots with photos, reviews, directions, and community verification • Honest Rock ID — answer simple questions about color, hardness, and texture to narrow regional matches (no AI pretending a photo is a lab test) • Built for the field — compass, clinometer, magnetic check, return-to-car, hunt distance, and check-ins at spots • Your collection, organized — Vault logbook for specimens and finds (free tier to start; Premium for unlimited storage) • Trip planner — build multi-stop rockhounding routes and invite friends • Land context on the map — BLM, national forest, geology, and mineral dataset layers to hunt with more confidence • Community — share finds, follow collectors, forums, and spot voting that helps keep pin data trustworthy MAP & COLLECTING SPOTS Browse curated and community spots on an interactive map. Filter by spot type, read reviews, see photos from the field, get directions, and check in when you arrive. Premium unlocks nationwide browsing; free accounts can explore locally. ROCK ID WIZARD Identify rocks, minerals, and fossils common to your region using a guided question flow—not a black-box photo guesser. Pick your area, answer a few field observations, and see ranked matches with photos and learn-more links. New cinematic reveal results make identification feel as satisfying as the hunt itself. FIELD TOOLS Compass, clinometer, altitude, magnetic streak check, return navigation to your car, and live hunt sharing with friends. Tools designed for boots-on-the-ground collecting, not couch browsing. VAULT & TRIPS Keep a personal catalog of your finds. Plan trips with multiple stops, packing lists, and invites. Link field work to your collection over time. MINDAT & LOCAL GEOLOGY Spot cards and Add Spot now surface nearby Mindat locality context so you can connect field finds to real mineral occurrences in your area. COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Following feed, friends, bucket list, Rock Buddy matching (Premium), messages, and state forums—connect with people who share your obsession. FREE TO START. PREMIUM WHEN YOU’RE READY. Download free and explore the map, try Rock ID, and use core field tools. Premium adds nationwide map access, unlimited Vault storage, Rock Buddy, unlimited trips, and more—with monthly, yearly, and lifetime options. No hidden tiers; cancel anytime in your App Store settings. WHO IT’S FOR • Rockhounds and mineral collectors • Crystal and fossil hunters • Geology students and hobbyists • Families exploring nature together • Anyone tired of identifier apps that guess wrong Rock Nerd is made by collectors, for collectors. Hunt with a plan—not a guess. Questions or support: visit rocknerd.app or simply use the report bugs or suggestions button in the profile section. Privacy policy: rocknerd.app/privacy.html Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

7 Ratings

Great app
Jun 6
Eric3613
App is very detailed and easy to navigate

Developer Response
Thank you very much for your review. If you have any suggestions or find any issues please let me know via the suggestions and bug report button on the profile card. I hope you have an awesome day.
Great app
Jun 6
Eric3613

App is very detailed and easy to navigate
Developer Response Jun 18
Thank you very much for your review. If you have any suggestions or find any issues please let me know via the suggestions and bug report button on the profile card. I hope you have an awesome day.
Giving it a 2nd try
Jun 27
Jfdhjnb
I don’t know how to respond to your response. However after reading your response I thought it was well done. Because of your response I am going to give it a 2nd try and pay the premium for a month. Thanks for responding

Developer Response
Rock Nerd is just starting out. All of the locations that you see in California are the only ones that have been added by us so far as it is meant to be a community app. We do this so that our users can also add spots of their own (gain xp, level up, achievements). From there the members vote on the spots that members add and if they get voted in (to ensure its an actual spot) then they get added to the map for everybody to see (even free users). Paid members can see spots that have not been verified and help filter out garbage spots before they reach the general public.The map is just one part of the app though. There are tons of map layers available to use. Im pretty sure more than any other rock hunting / geology map out there. The community tab is coming to life and forums will be in the next update. I have also been talking to some fellow youtube rock and mineral content creators (Im UP Rock Nerds btw) and some of them already have accounts on the app. I hope you have an awesome day. Things are just getting started. If you want to stick around and be part of what I am certain will be the most useful rock hounding app ever. Then I would appreciate that. Either way thanks for giving it a try and reading my reply. Have an awesome day.
Giving it a 2nd try
Jun 27
Jfdhjnb

I don’t know how to respond to your response. However after reading your response I thought it was well done. Because of your response I am going to give it a 2nd try and pay the premium for a month. Thanks for responding
Developer Response Jun 23
Rock Nerd is just starting out. All of the locations that you see in California are the only ones that have been added by us so far as it is meant to be a community app. We do this so that our users can also add spots of their own (gain xp, level up, achievements). From there the members vote on the spots that members add and if they get voted in (to ensure its an actual spot) then they get added to the map for everybody to see (even free users). Paid members can see spots that have not been verified and help filter out garbage spots before they reach the general public.The map is just one part of the app though. There are tons of map layers available to use. Im pretty sure more than any other rock hunting / geology map out there. The community tab is coming to life and forums will be in the next update. I have also been talking to some fellow youtube rock and mineral content creators (Im UP Rock Nerds btw) and some of them already have accounts on the app. I hope you have an awesome day. Things are just getting started. If you want to stick around and be part of what I am certain will be the most useful rock hounding app ever. Then I would appreciate that. Either way thanks for giving it a try and reading my reply. Have an awesome day.

What’s new in Rock Nerd DAILY ROCK • New daily rock ID challenge with scores, streaks, and a leaderboard • Jump in from Community → Games ROCKOPEDIA • Richer specimen pages and a live catalog • Suggest edits and contribute photos • Download offline state packs (Premium; free users can unlock via ad) MAP — FIELD LAYERS • Nationwide Quaternary / surficial geology — see till, outwash, and more; tap a color for the unit name • USFS MVUM forest roads with vehicle class and seasonal dates • BLM mining claims and mineral materials (especially useful in the West) • Quarries and pits from OpenStreetMap • Recreation.gov campgrounds with clearer trip details • Sharper geology taps and fuller layer info sheets ID WIZARD • Specimen photos load during shuffle and on the results list • Add to Vault opens the full find form so you can add your own photos TRIP PLANNER • Schedule stops onto specific days • Multiple stops on one day; copy the same spot to more than one day COMMUNITY • Poll feedback: tap usernames, reply to comments, and get notified on replies Built for rockhounds who want to hunt smarter — then identify and save what they find. Overlays are for reference only and do not grant collecting rights. Always verify land status and local rules.

Version 1.0.26 — Field Maps, ID & Trip Fixes Oct 15

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Seller: Terry Brazil
Size: 111.7 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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