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Gather: The Foraging App

Gather: The Foraging App

Wild Plants and Mushrooms

136 ratings
41 reviews
📚 Education
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 31, 2025
  • July 8, 2026

Developer

Feral Foraging, LLC
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Discover wild plants and mushrooms growing in your local area with this comprehensive foraging guide. Identify species, avoid toxic lookalikes with detailed comparisons, and track your finds with a digital journal. Get personalized seasonal information and harvesting alerts.

✓Local species identification
✓Toxic lookalike comparisons
✓Seasonal harvesting times
✓Foraging journal
✓Location-based recommendations
✓Expert identification tips
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Gather. Based on 136 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 2 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🌟Excellent educational app
  • 🔍Detailed plant profiles
  • 🔔Helpful availability notifications
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 🌱Connects users with local ecosystem

Negative things

  • 💰Subscription-based model
  • 🚫Difficulty deleting account
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What's New in Gather

1.5.0

July 8, 2026

Poisonous species pages are now free for all users Adds fuzzy search for finding species in the app Adds support to view timing differences between lookalikes where applicable Tap your city on the home screen to quickly switch locations. Helpful links in species overviews are now tappable Minor reliability improvements, database fixes, and other polish

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User reviews

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So Neat!

I am enjoying learning about the wild foods I can gather around me thanks so much to you!
BroterbneeBroterbnee

Incredible info

This is such an amazing app. I am an outdoor educator and this is really a super interesting way to gain additional information about the plants and fungi around me. I’m always asked about edibility so this will be a great tool for educating my participants!
Master BaytorMaster Baytor

Best Foraging App Ever

Everything you need to know what to do and what to avoid. I am a horticulturalist, and am thoroughly impressed. Amazingly complete list of natives!! Love love love
Sun GazelleSun Gazelle

Good

It’s a good app 😁
B99fan4everB99fan4ever

Not a free app

To use any of the features except journaling you have to subscribe
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Account deletion issues

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FAQ

What does the Gather app do?

Gather is a foraging field guide that helps you discover wild plants and mushrooms growing in your specific area. It provides seasonal timings, identification tips, and helps you avoid toxic lookalikes with side-by-side photo comparisons.

What are the key features of Gather?

Key features include location-specific species identification, detailed descriptions, habitat information, toxic lookalike comparisons, a free foraging journal to record finds, and smart notifications for peak harvesting times. Some advanced features require a subscription.

How much does Gather cost?

The app offers a free foraging journal and basic identification features. Advanced features, such as personalized guides and an ad-free experience, require a subscription, which includes a 14-day trial.

Who is Gather for?

Gather is designed for all levels of foragers, from complete beginners to seasoned veterans. Whether you're interested in wild food, wild herbs, plants, or mushrooms, the app supports your foraging journey.

Can I use Gather to identify any plant or mushroom?

The app focuses on identifying wild plants and mushrooms that grow in your specific region. It provides detailed descriptions and comparisons to help you learn to distinguish between edible and toxic species.