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Rock Nerd - Identifier & More

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Rock Nerd - Identifier & More

by Terry Brazil

5.0 (1) v1.018 67 MB Universal 9+

Description

Hunt. Identify. Collect. Connect.

Rock Nerd is the ultimate rockhounding app for crystal collectors, fossil hunters, and geology fans. Discover 2,300+ rockhounding locations, identify rocks with a smart regional wizard, track your finds in My Vault, and match with hunting partners.

MAP & SPOTS
• 2,300+ locations with photos, details & terrain info
• Map overlays for BLM, Glacial Thill, Federal Forest, Mining Data, and many more
• Verified spots + community-voted locations
• Find My Car, compass, clinometer & step counter
• Trip planner – build and share multi-stop adventures
• Submit new spots and bookmark favorites

ROCK ID WIZARD
• Guided identification with 50+ rocks per state
• Location-aware – only realistic results
• Learn the geology behind your discoveries

MY VAULT
• Photo + notes collection tracker
• Organize and showcase your best finds

COMMUNITY
• Rock Buddy matching – find hunting partners (Premium)
• Plan your next rock hunting trip and invite friends
• In-app messaging and activity feed
• Level up with XP, badges & achievements

PREMIUM
• Worldwide map access + unverified spots
• Full Rock Buddy finder & unlimited messaging
• Earn 10% commission when friends go Premium
• Advanced trip tools and early feature access

Whether you’re hunting agates in Oregon, crystals in Arkansas, or fossils in Montana, Rock Nerd helps you find more, identify smarter, and connect with the rock community.

The only app that pays you back for rock hunting. Download Rock Nerd today and start your adventure!

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What's new (v1.018)

Rock Nerd 1.0.18 — Your field rockhounding companion, stronger than ever

This update is for everyone who hunts rocks in the real world—not just photo scanners. Plan trips, read the land on the map, identify finds by region, and log what you collect.

Map & land intelligence • Turn on reference map layers: BLM lands, National Forest, National Parks, state parks, BLM leases & permits (MLRS), USGS mineral deposits (MRDS), and more
• Geology overlays: bedrock, surficial/quaternary geology, historic topo mine symbols, wilderness areas, ACEC, and state trust lands where available
• Tap overlay features for land & mineral context (reference only—always verify access and rules on the ground)
• Improved layer info sheet layout so Close is easy to reach above the tab bar

Spots & community trust • “Popular” curated spots with on-the-ground verification messaging
• Community voting and Suggest a fix for signed-in users—help keep spot data accurate
• Verified Safe indicator when a popular spot has been reviewed on the ground

Trip planner • Group trips with contributor controls: hosts can allow or limit who can add stops, supplies, and itinerary notes
• Organizer tools including member management updates
• Clearer free-tier trip limits (hosted + invited trips) with straightforward upgrade paths

Rock ID Wizard • Question-based regional identification—guided by your answers and location, not a black-box photo guess
• Specimen photos load from our library so results stay visual and educational in the field

Field tools & hunt log • Reordered Tools hub: field checklist, return to car, compass, magnetic rock check, and more
• Hunt distance tracking and check-in workflow tied to your map session
• Flashlight and classic field tools in one tab

Collection & social • Vault for your finds; bucket list and favorites on the map
• Friends, following feed, and live hunt sharing options for your crew
• Community feed, polls, and profile badges as you explore

Premium & fairness • Premium unlocks nationwide map overlay radius, unlimited trips, Rock Buddy, and more—plus monthly, yearly, and lifetime options
• Transparent upgrade messaging; free users still get a real field workflow with light ads

Plus: performance polish, bug fixes, and stability improvements from closed testing feedback.

Thank you for testing Rock Nerd. Tag your trips, respect land access, and happy hunting—share feedback anytime from Profile.