Rock Identifier Mobile App for iOS

Mobile app
App that instantly identifies rocks, minerals, crystals and gemstones with AI from a photo
Published on
January 12, 2026
Main Metrics
$225
ARR
4
Customers
2025
Launched

$50,000

Asking Price
Already Sold
Main Metrics
$225
ARR
4
Customers
2025
Launched

Overview

<p><b>Startup description</b></p><p>It helps users identify rocks, minerals, and crystals using AI from photos.We started it to make geology learning easy and accessible for everyone.</p><p><b>Key highlights:<b></b></b></p><ul> <li>ARR: $727(projected)</li> <li>Annual profit: $546(projected)</li> <li>Lifetime revenue $225</li> <li>MRR: $60</li> </ul> <p><b>Team</b></p><p>One developer handles everything. They design, develop, maintain, and improve the app.</p><p><b>Tech Stack</b></p><p>NestJS (Typescript), SwiftUI, Digital Ocean Droplet (Ubuntu Server).</p><p><b>Return on investment</b></p><p>Payback period is about 4 years.($2,200 ÷ $546 annual profit).</p><p>Buyers can recover faster by growing subscriptions, improving ASO, and increasing prices or conversion rates.</p><p><b>Startup assets<b></b></b></p><ul> <li>NestJS Typescript API Project Source Code</li> <li>XCode SwiftUI Source Code</li> <li>iOS app published on the App Store.</li> </ul> <p><b>Risks</b></p><p>Revenue may drop due to market competition or app store changes. AI accuracy issues can affect user trust. Platform policy updates may impact visibility or monetization.</p><p>Buyers can minimize risks by using best AI model, listening to user feedback, diversifying marketing channels, and keeping the app updated with store guidelines.</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>It is a proven app with real revenue and profit.The payback period is clear and predictable. It is fully built and maintained by one developer. There is strong growth potential with marketing and new features.</p><p>✅ $225 in ARR</p><p>✅ 4 customers</p><p>✅ Business model: SaaS</p><p>✅ Built with TypeScript, SwiftUI</p>

$225

Annual Revenue

4

Number of Customers

Expenses

7$ for Digital Ocean Droplet (Ubuntu Server).

Business Model

In app subscriptions.

Target Audience

Nature lovers, hobbyists, and rock collectors. Students, educators, and geology enthusiasts. Anyone curious about rocks, minerals, and crystals.

Asking Price Reasoning

The price is based on proven revenue and profit. It has a working product with active users. There is clear growth potential with low maintenance effort.

Reason for Selling

I want to focus on new projects. I don’t have enough time to scale this one.

Growth Opportunity

There is strong growth through paid ads and ASO. New features can increase subscriptions. Global markets and localization offer more users.

30 days free support from seller

Competitors

Rock & Crystal Identifier.

Tech Stack

TypeScript, SwiftUI.

Traffic Metrics

Revenue Metrics

How it works

Main Metrics
$225
ARR
4
Customers
2025
Launched

$3,500

Asking Price
Already Sold
Founder Details
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Main Metrics
$225
ARR
4
Customers
2025
Launched

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