Mobile apps

The mobile websites and apps listed here are delivered under specific terms and conditions found within the apps.

Mobile websites 

BGS mobileBGS mobile

The BGS website optimised for mobile phones
mobile.bgs.ac.uk


Geology of Britain MobileGeology of Britain Mobile

A simple Geology of Britain viewer that helps you explore your local geology.
For javascript-enabled mobiles.
More about the Geology of Britain viewer

Borehole ScansBorehole Scans

Online access to the National Geoscience Data Centre collection of onshore scanned boreholes, shafts and well records.
For iOS 3+, Android 2.2+ Blackberry 6+.
More about Borehole Scans


GeoScenicGeoScenic

View spatially referenced entries of images from the National Archive of Geological Photographs.
For iOS 3+, Android 2.2+ Blackberry 6+.
More about GeoScenic


GroundhogGroundhog

Drill virtual boreholes or draw virtual cross-sections through a geological model in three selected areas of the UK; reflecting a range of geological settings.
For iOS 3+, Android 2.2+ Blackberry 6+.
More about BGS Groundhog


Free smartphone apps

iGeologyiGeology

iGeology, for iPhone/iPad and Android, gives you an interactive geological map of the UK.
Download iGeology from iTunes or Google Play

iGeology 3DiGeology 3D

iGeology 3D, for Android, 'paints' a geological map on the ground around you. It can be used alone or as a companion product to iGeology.
Download iGeology 3D from Google Play

mySoilmySoil

mySoil, for iPhone/iPad, gives you an interactive map of the soils of Britain.
Download mySoil from iTunes

Citizen science

Citizen scienceCitizen science

Record geological exposures, earthquakes, flooding, landslides and other information using a free mobile app.
More about BGS citizen science from britishgeologicalsurvey.crowdmap.com