Maps for rockhounds. Find new spots, identify your rocks, message other collectors, and match up to hunt together. Your rock adventure starts here!
Launching v1 March 2026. Join the newsletter below to be first in line.
Built for rock hunters, lapidary enthusiasts, and anyone who loves rock, minerals, and the thrill of the find.
Submit spots to be added—if members vote them in, they become verified locations everyone can see. Only premium members see unverified (pending) spots and can vote. Long-press the map to add a location with a curated list of rocks found there. Review, comment, upload photos, and check in. Free: verified spots within 200 miles. Premium: whole world plus unverified spots.
We use a database of 50+ popular, sought-after rocks per state, each with 6 unique identifying characteristics. You get a result you can choose from—no AI robot suggesting rocks that can’t even be found where you live. Answer a few questions and pick your match.
Message other rockhounds in-app. Use Rock Buddy (premium) to find people who want to go rock hunting and match up to hunt together—even if you’re just visiting an area and don’t live there. Swipe, chat, and plan your next trip.
Earn XP and unlock badges and achievements as you use the app. Your title reflects your level. The more you explore, review, check in, and contribute, the more you level up.
The only app that pays you for sharing your rock hunting. Every premium member is automatically in the affiliate program. When friends join through your link and go premium, you earn 10% of their subscription. Your link is built into shares—completely automated. Get paid for doing what you love.
We’re building the world’s greatest rock app. What you see here is just v1. More community features, contests, and tools are coming—all designed by a rockhound, for the rock fam.
See what you get with each. Upgrade anytime to unlock more and earn from your link.
Maps, rock ID, messaging, and Rock Buddy—all in your pocket.
Maps & spots
Rock Detective flow
Rock identifier
Find your Rock Fam
Messaging
Levels & badges
Rock Buddy finder
Premium members earn 10% when friends join through their link and go premium. Share your finds and your experience—your affiliate link is built in and completely automated. Get paid for doing what you love.
Rock Nerd is built by a computer science major, lifelong builder, and rock hunter who decided to create the app the rock fam actually wants.
Free members get curated, verified spots near home plus the Rock identifier, comments, reviews, and sharing. Premium unlocks 2,300+ locations worldwide, Rock Buddy finder, messaging, voting on new spots, and your automated affiliate link. Pricing starts at $2.99/month, $29.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime—lock in early as we add features and prices rise.
Quick answers before you grab your bucket and head out.
v1 is launching March 2026 on iOS and Android. Join the newsletter above for the exact date and early access.
Yes—free gives you verified spots near you, Rock identifier, reviews, comments, sharing. Premium: 2,300+ locations worldwide, Rock Buddy finder, messaging, voting on new spots, and 10% earnings when friends join through your link. From $2.99/mo.
Long-press the map and fill out the form (including a curated list of rocks found there). You can also review locations, comment, upload photos, and check in when you visit.
Anyone can submit a spot to be added. Premium members can see unverified (pending) spots and vote on them. 5 thumbs up turns a spot into a verified location everyone can see; 5 thumbs down removes it from the app. Free members only see verified locations within 200 miles; premium sees verified locations worldwide plus unverified spots and can vote.
Yes. You can edit or remove a spot you submitted until it becomes verified. Once it gets 5 thumbs up and becomes verified, it turns into a public spot—but you still get credit for adding it.
No limit on how many spots you can submit. If you submit 5 spots that each get 5 thumbs down, you may be restricted from adding new spots.
50+ popular rocks per state, each with 6 identifying characteristics. You answer a few questions and choose from the results—no AI suggesting rocks that can’t be found where you live.
Everybody can message; only premium users can start new conversations. Rock Buddy (premium) lets you search by distance or by state—so if you’re going to another state you can choose that state and match with people there. When someone gets a match request they’re notified and can accept or decline.
Every premium member is in the affiliate program. When someone joins through your link and goes premium, you earn 10% of their subscription. Your link is built into shares—completely automated. Payouts are via PayPal, 30–60 days after the date of purchase so we can account for any refund requests.
You keep all your spots, reviews, and finds and keep using free features. You’ll no longer see unverified spots, use Rock Buddy, or earn from the affiliate program.
Everybody can message, but only premium users can start new conversations. Free members can reply to messages started by others.
Right now it’s bragging rights—your XP level determines your badge name. We may add bonus features for certain levels later and are always open to user suggestions.
We’re working to make Rock Nerd mostly usable offline with downloadable packs. You’ll also be able to do check-ins in the field and have them process when you’re back online.
Tap the little flag icon or use the “Report” / “Report change” button at the bottom of a spot, fill out the form, and a moderator will take care of it.
Any spot you label as private is visible only to you (the creator). Your profile is visible to all users.
Apple In-App Purchase and Google Play in-app purchase are our payment methods for premium.
The only app that pays you for rock hunting. Premium from $2.99/mo or $29.99/year—lock in launch pricing.