# A Guide To Crystals - The CC

> The Citrine Circle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1513813469](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1513813469)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1513813469`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stuart Dearnaley
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (4,106 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-15
- **First published:** 2020-05-21
- **Size:** 210 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-guide-to-crystals-the-cc/id1513813469)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thecitrinecircle.com/pages/crystal-guide-the-cc-privacy-policy](http://www.thecitrinecircle.com/pages/crystal-guide-the-cc-privacy-policy)

## Description

A Guide To Crystals - The CC is a free, easy-to-use A-Z crystal guide featuring geology and metaphysical information for 500+ crystals. Created by collectors for collectors, it helps you learn, search, and explore crystals with name or image galleries, filters, and a random crystal picker.

Upgrading unlocks powerful features: photo cataloging, tagging, custom groups, filters, an interactive world map, 3D models, quick reference guides (Crystal Dictionary, Mohs scale), a Moon Calendar, and more educational content. The app emphasizes learning over fixed identification and invites user feedback to keep the guide growing.

## Rankings

- #27,927 — Overall
- #61 — guide

## Review summary

Users consistently cite the app as a comprehensive crystal reference and a strong cataloging tool, with helpful search and filtering. The main downsides are stability problems (freezes/crashes) and a somewhat unclear paid-content model. Some wish for additional features (export options, more colors, scanning) and note missing crystals, but overall the app is a valued resource for learning about crystals and managing collections.

### Pros

- Extensive crystal library with geological and metaphysical information, widely praised as a top reference.
- Excellent for cataloging and organizing your crystal collection, including notes and the option to add photos with upgrade.
- Powerful search and filtering options (by chakra, astrology, element, etc.) that help you locate crystals quickly.
- Reasonable one-time upgrade price to unlock more features.
- Helpful for both beginners and experienced crystal enthusiasts; strong, positive reputation across reviews.

### Cons

- Stability issues reported, including app freezes and occasional unresponsiveness.
- Confusing or opaque in-app purchase model, with some content locked behind upgrades and unclear what is free vs paid.

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