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RockHound

RockHound

EasyStreet Apps
Released: 2009-12-05
© 2017 EasyStreet Apps
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$1.990%
Version 2.1
4+
Download on the App Store
$1.990%
Version 2.1
4+
Download on the App Store
Released: 2009-12-05
© 2017 EasyStreet Apps

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Description

All your RockHounding needs in one App separated in 4 easy to use sections. Features a large database of over 160 sites and over 60 rocks and gems with full screen pictures. Add your own sites to personalize the App or include your own finds.
SITES - With over 160 sites, you can choose a site with the Map that also shows your location, or with the List which is separated by State. Each site has a description of the area and what you may find there. You can even add your own sites by plotting the GPS coordinates on the map. RockHound was not intended to be a complete guide to every site, they are mostly in the US. The power is in being able to add your own sites anywhere in the world.
ROCKS - Over 60 different rocks, minerals, gems with description and pictures of each.
TIPS - General tips about RockHounding, Tools needed, Rock Tumblers. There are also program tips to get the most out of RockHound!
FAVORITES - You have the option to select sites as Favorite Sites. The Favorite Sites can have pictures attached to them that you import from your Photo Library or take with the camera. That way you can keep track of what you find at each site.

What's New in Version 2.1

Updated content and better handling of sites for all countries.

Seller

Name

Jim Fredrick

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Information

Developer

Categories

Version

2.1

Size

33.1 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 9.0 or later

Devices

iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

3.0 of 5 (36 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2017-07-10

Worst app ever

I should have read more reviews...this app is definitely not worth the $1.99 I shelled out for it.
There are only 2 pictures per mineral/specimen and it is missing some pretty common ones, where is garnet?
Not only that, but it looks like the app has been out for quite a few years (more than 5) and there is such scant to no information about sites in the Midwest and other various parts of the country that the location feature (which is what supposedly makes the app worth $1.99) is virtually useless.
So, sitting at the park today with my son, excited to identify his gems and minerals he panned for at a cave site in Missouri, was a bust. There weren't enough pictures to compare our actual stones to for a positive identification and there were no sites in Missouri listed to lend any clue or helping hand. I already deleted this waste of space and want my money back!!
Law-Penrose
Version 2.1
2017-01-02

Dissatisfied

This app provides such a minuscule amount of rockhounding sites for each locality it is not worth downloading.
Rockhound.
Version 2.0
2016-07-15

Missing critical info and ability

Since this app is been around for so long, I thought there would be a lot more sites. It also does not take advantage of GPS to be able to add in your current location as a potential site. Could be a fantastic app, if they took the time to actually add in an offsite to make the purchase worth it. You can't search by what you want to find, so there is no way to really make use of the sites that are there.
jestheterp
Version 2.0
2015-08-26

Poor excuse for an app

This app lacks all the things others have said about it but I want to add different problems. When looking at individual minerals, the list of minerals blocks the description, at least 4 lines of info. They want others to add to their meager work and they want to release updates, profiting from our efforts. I guess they had better have people cite their sources as there is such a thing called plagiarism....I think I will learn how to make apps to get something of value.
ebola1
Version 1.9
2015-02-20

Needs improvement

1. Would be nice to see the locations linked to mapping app
2. Rock hound sites in the current library very focused on the Western and Eastern US....limited info for rest of country
old whoster
Version 1.9
2013-10-17

Worth it!

Not the most comprehensive mineral encyclopedia, but DEFINATELY worth it just for the map of known sites to hunt :)
Trigger Mike DJ
Version 1.9
2013-10-12

Rockhound

Useless. Ok if you already know rocks and their names, but don't expect this site to help in identifying rocks.
Berkeley Bill
Version 1.9
2013-10-10

Lacks information

Truly a poor example of a rock encyclopedia. This app could be improved easily by adding diagnostic characteristics of each of the minerals (hardness, streak, cleavage, luster). Instead, a select few minerals are listed, with a paragraph description.
If you are looking for something to study from, this is NOT your app.
Charger875
Version 1.9
2013-08-13

My review

This app is great all it needs is better pictures but it's really hand especially when your going camping or diving
Ted2890
Version 1.9
2013-01-25

Rockhound

Don't wast your money!! I was so disappointed.
Lisa bishop Waters
Version 1.8
2012-07-28

No New England Love

Absolutely zero sites in all of New England (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine). That is disappointing. The photos probably come from the public domain, but the developers should do some better searching for higher res photos. Also, much more mineral specimens and information would be nice. The photos don't look sharp at all on the iPad.
Washor
Version 1.8
2012-04-11

Limited database

Concept is great but literally these are from google search. Most are paid digging sites. Not many listed in California :(
Summerskys27
Version 1.8
2012-02-14

A good idea with poor performance

The mechanics of the app are well done, but the information is poorly filled out, the sites are pathetic and more information could be had online for free from other websites. Not really useful with the information inside.
Justinzzyzx
Version 1.8
2012-01-26

Like app but...

Most of the included picture are low resolution and are burry! The rest of the app I like but I give it only three stars as visual identification in the field is key and the pictures are not real good.
Eriptron
Version 1.8
2011-12-21

Awesome!!!!!

This is a great app that allows me to keep all my secret spots on a database. You can always add new stones and sites to the ones that are already included. All in all, this app is wonderful!!!!!
ShortyPunk7
Version 1.8
2011-07-23

This is alright

It's a good beginning for introduction to rocks and semi precious gems. I wish it had a version that was specific to the iPad (fitting the screen size without distortion) Also it would be nice to have a reference to the metaphysical properties and mythology aspect of rocks and gems. Great job to those that started this! I'll be adding to it :-)
Funkydivachic
Version 1.7
2011-02-19

Great app but,

I wish more people would add sites. I think we are all have "our" spot we don't want anyone else to know about, just post it!
Tbray
Version 1.5
2010-07-12

Pm

Unable to insert GPS coordinates which reduces usefulness to me for adding new sites. Limited rock library.
Dsprockhounder
2010-02-03

Very Good app

I initially purchased Rocks & Gems for for my son's iPod Touch, and he liked it so much that I also got RockHound. I - naturally - failed to read the requirements section, which of course notes that it is only for iPone. No worries though, I will just keep this one for me on my iPone. Overall, this is a very good app for anyone interested in rock, gem or mineral collection - so please ignore my earlier review.
vita2us
2010-01-30

Great app! Worth paying for!!

This is a great app for all us rock hound and adventurous spirits. Easy to use and you can add your own locations and submit them for sharing with everyone. Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil collectors should all have this one.
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