# Mushroom Identifier: Photo ID — user reviews > 71 indexed App Store user reviews of Mushroom Identifier by Picture & Photo Identifier Company LTD, rated 4.50/5 from 1,192 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-identifier-photo-id/id1621678876/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-identifier-photo-id/id1621678876.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 903 · 4★ 115 · 3★ 75 · 2★ 25 · 1★ 74 ## What do users think of Mushroom Identifier? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ⭐ Easy to use - 🔍 Accurate mushroom identification - 🌳 Useful for outdoor exploration **Cons** - 💰 Paid subscription required - 🚫 Frequent misidentifications - 🔌 Server issues and app crashes - 🌍 Limited to certain regions **Commonly reported bugs** - App closes unexpectedly - Subscription issues and billing problems **Most requested features** - Offline functionality - More comprehensive mushroom database - Family sharing option ## Newest reviews (18 of 71) ### 2/5 — Non free *2025-12-27, version 2.26* It doesn’t tell you what the mushroom is without buying the plan or whatever ### 1/5 — crashes on ip14, ios 19.6.2 *2025-09-16, version 2.26* After opening app. it closes after 10 secs. I deleted it. I dont need junky app. ### 1/5 — Malware *2025-07-14, version 2.25* When I installed the app, and whenever I open the app, my router warns me of attempts to access my phone remotely. My router also tells me that it is blocking known phishing sites trying to open. Plus, the app doesn’t work at all. ### 2/5 — Waste of time. *2025-07-11, version 2.25* Not a good identification app. ### 2/5 — Not reliable *2025-06-19* I downloaded this app but it gave me 4-5 different labels on mushrooms that were growing together and clearly the same species. The sample pictures did not look like what I photographed. Other than correctly getting a chanterelle (the test), it was random identification and info provided was not enlightening. ### 1/5 — Not free *2025-05-26, version 2.25* Must subscribe to get even the basic info. False advertising ### 1/5 — Not that good *2025-05-02* I do not the kind of person that writes bad reviews, but this really stuck out to me. Whenever I go on the website it says their technical server is trying to fix something or like updating it or something like that and it said please wait for 5 to 10 minutes. I waited for days and it still said that please fix this and I am so sorry to write a bad review. It’s just it’s stuck out to me and I really want you to fix this please.😔🍄 and I was so excited to use this. ### 1/5 — NOT FREE *2025-04-27, version 2.25* You have to turn on free trial which will trigger payment if you forget to unsubscribe. Not worth it. Moving into another app that is free. ### 1/5 — Technical works on server *2025-01-06, version 2.23* What is going on with the app? It used to work like a charm before. Now I cannot even get in the app. The message: Technical works on server. Try again. Been going on for weeks. Please fix. ### 1/5 — Wish i could give less stars *2024-10-19, version 2.19* Just got the trial, as soon as i try to take a picture the app closes. App also just closes every single time i have it open for longer than 20 seconds ### 1/5 — Nur englisch... *2024-10-10* Eine andere Sprache einzustellen geht zwar (komischerweise wird mann direkt in die Einstellungen des Telefons weitergeleitet) aber auch wenn man dort deutsch einstellt, bleibt die App auf englisch. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We understand that setting up the app in a different language can be confusing. The option to change the language is routed to your phone's settings, but we are sorry to hear that the app remains in English even after changing it to German. We are continuously working on improving our app, and your input is invaluable in this process. Please reach out to our support team via email so we can gather more details and help resolve this issue for you. Your experience matters to us, and we appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the app. Thank you for helping us become better! ### 3/5 — New to app *2024-10-04* So far I am very impressed with your site. I am a Canadien living in Quebec. I am annoyed that it’s primarily American centric. An example is: The ‘California Black Trumpet’. We have Black Trumpets, people all over the world are looking at your site, why would you name them Californian? Still giving five stars .but only spend 15 minutes So far and will buy one year membership. Not impressed your identification of mushroom with camera is not accurate i can’t trust it . Tested on mushrooms I know didn’t identify properly. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re impressed with our site so far. We appreciate your feedback regarding the focus on American species, and we understand how that might be frustrating. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for mushroom enthusiasts worldwide, including Canada. We're constantly working to improve our content and expand our database to be more inclusive of species relevant to users across the globe. If you have specific suggestions or would like to share more about your experience, please feel free to reach out to us via email. Your insights help us make the app better for everyone. Thanks again for your support, and we’re excited to have you on board as a member! ### 1/5 — This is dumb *2024-09-28, version 2.18* It said my hand was a mushroom also you need to pay for everything also I want to know what kind of mushroom my hand is ### 1/5 — Worthless app *2024-09-24* Got 6-7 different results for the very same mushroom! How is that helpful at all? How would that ensure someone doesn’t eat a poison mushroom? What a complete waste of money. Got the app, got the crazy mixed results mentioned above and then cancelled app within 30 minutes. Asked for a refund and was ignored. Update: Months later, I got a “response”, offering me an opportunity to change my review, but no offer for a refund. I stand by my one star review. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience with mushroom identification in our app. Identifying mushrooms can be quite tricky, and we understand the importance of accurate results for safety. To improve accuracy, we recommend using our feature that allows you to upload three photos of the mushroom from different angles—top, side, and bottom. This can help minimize the discrepancies you experienced. We strive to enhance our app continually, and your insights are invaluable. If you have any further feedback or if you would like assistance, please reach out to us directly via email. We’re here to help! ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2024-09-23* Bought a one year subscription to June 2015 and it worked fine until I opted to not renew my subscription in order to avoid automatic renewal. I’ve been getting a “we are updating our server try again on 5-10 minutes” message since the beginning of August. Complete rip off **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve been experiencing since you opted not to renew your subscription. It seems like you’re encountering a specific technical problem, and we’d like to help you resolve it. Please reach out to our support team via email with more details, and we'll do our best to assist you promptly. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to improve our service. ### 1/5 — gotta pay :( *2024-09-09* the map thing that shows you different mushrooms nearby seems decent, can’t confirm cuz im not driving like an hour to see if there’s mushrooms there. if u wanna identify what mushrooms you’ve found you need to pay and that’s all I downloaded the app for. wouldn’t recommend **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the mushroom map feature promising. We understand your concern regarding the identification feature and want to remind you that while some functionalities require a subscription, we do offer a free trial period for users to explore all premium features without limitations. Additionally, we provide a wealth of free content and useful articles to help you learn more about mushrooms. We appreciate your thoughts and are constantly working to improve our app. If you have any further questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to our support team via email. Your input is valuable to us! ### 3/5 — Doesn’t work when I am out mushroom hunting *2024-08-25, version 2.16* Have to be in cell service range. Colorado doesn’t have remote services. I am sticking to identification books for now. ### 1/5 — Paid for it, now it won’t connect *2024-06-18, version 2.15* Paid for it, now it won’t connect. Not sure what happened but neither the app nor the website to ask for app support will connect. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2026-08-12, version 2.26* I installed this and it would not stay open . Unless you wanna pay for the upgrade ### 1/5 — App is not useable without$$$ *2026-03-07* Need to pay to find type of mushroom ### 1/5 — First attempt ever to try and identify a fungus ?Mushroom, found in my backyard. *2025-11-19* I still have no idea what the mushroom is, but the app gives it a name (“Oyster mushroom”) with a photo showing some completely different mushroom; so unless the mushroom I have is older or younger than the one in the photo or is diseased, my current evaluation is that this app is worthless! ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2025-11-19, version 2.26* I tried to use this app repeatedly to identify mushrooms. I followed the photo instructions and tried over & over & over. Every single time, it just said "Unfortunately we could not recognize the mushroom on the photo". Useless. ### 1/5 — 6 Tage nicht 7 Tage zum löschen Abofalle *2025-10-22* Es lässt sich von einem Apple Geräte sehr schwierig löschen. Achtung einen Tag vor den 7 Tagen löschen ansonsten hast du ein Abo das du nicht willst ### 1/5 — Server Error Dead App *2025-10-08, version 2.26* Sadly, this app was DOA. Not sure why, but kept getting a SERVER ISSUE warning upon opening. That’s as far as it would go. If it’s no longer supported, Apple should just remove the app. ### 1/5 — This app is not working *2025-10-05, version 2.26* Not working at all. PAID AND LOST MY MONEY!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-10-01, version 2.26* Don’t waste your time app doesn’t even work ### 1/5 — Please get the app servers back up! Every time I try to use the app, your servers are down. *2025-09-26, version 2.26* I just want to identify mushrooms 😭 ### 1/5 — Crashes after being open for 3 seconds no matter what you do *2025-09-20* Everything was working fine until I signed up for a paid subscription. Now it crashes within 2-3 seconds of the app being open. Cannot get it to stay open long enough to even get contact info for the company. I want a refund, but no way to contact the company. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent and Highly Accurate *2024-09-30* Great quick take to narrow down mushroom ID. This has about an 80% accuracy rate, which is pretty darn good for an app; good enough to send me to the right place in my references. As we know, NEVER assume any app is correct; always check with reliable sources, do a spore print, and all the other things before making a positive ID. Question for developer: Will you consider allowing Family Sharing for this app? I want to educate my family about these wonderful gifts from Gaia and their having the app via Family Sharing would help tremendously. Thanks. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you find our app helpful for mushroom identification. We totally agree that it's essential to double-check any app's suggestions with reliable sources, so we emphasize that point as well. Regarding your question about Family Sharing, we truly appreciate your suggestion! We're always looking for ways to improve our app and make it more accessible for families. We will certainly consider implementing Family Sharing in future updates. Thanks again for your support and happy foraging! If you have any more feedback or questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime. ### 5/5 — New to app *2024-09-14* So far I am very impressed with your site. I am a Canadien living in Quebec. I am annoyed that it’s primarily American centric. An example is: The ‘California Black Trumpet’. We have Black Trumpets, people all over the world are looking at your site, why would you name them Californian? Still giving five stars .but only spend 15 minutes So far and will buy one year membership. ### 5/5 — GREAT!!! *2024-04-10* Top results exactly accurate with tips and information this app is great for taking hikes and stumbling upon mushrooms that you have no idea what type it is, definetaly give this app five stars!!! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our app helpful for your hiking adventures and mushroom identification. 🌲🍄 We appreciate your support and are constantly working to improve the app further. If you ever have questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help! Happy hiking and mushroom hunting! ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2024-01-17* Great for beginner, easy to use and lots of information about the mushroom identified. I’m really enjoying it. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the app and finding it easy to use, especially as a beginner. We strive to provide a wealth of information to help our users identify mushrooms effectively. Your feedback motivates us to continue improving and expanding the app. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out. Happy foraging! 🍄 ### 5/5 — Mushroom hunting *2023-09-24* I just love all kinds of mushrooms. So I took to the woods with my new Mushroom app. Really cool! Some I knew but took pictures anyway. Then I found Honey Mushrooms and Aborted Entoloma mushrooms. Not sure if the Aborted ones are edible. But the Honey mushrooms were very good. Love this app, you gotta get it!! **Developer response:** Good afternoon, Thanks for your feedback! We continue to work every day to improve our services. In addition, we are preparing a large release in which we will enrich the information about edibility and add cooking methods. ### 5/5 — Fun to explore *2023-09-16, version 1.12* Love this app great to use while exploring the outdoors! ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-09-02, version 1.12* ❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — I love it *2023-05-10, version 1.12* 5 stars ### 5/5 — Would recommend *2022-06-09* So far this app has been pretty accurate I’m pleased! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with the app's accuracy. Our team is dedicated to continuously improving the app, and your support helps motivate us to keep developing new features. If you have any suggestions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Happy exploring with our app! ### 4/5 — some suggestions *2022-06-09* I dont like that you have a picture limit and theres not many articles and a free triale other than that i love it **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your thoughts about the picture limit and the availability of articles. We're glad to hear that you love the app overall! To address your concerns, we understand that our article selection is still growing, and we're continuously working to improve and expand our content. As for the picture limit, this is something we're actively considering for future updates, so your input is valuable to us. We also want to remind you that we offer a free trial period, allowing you to explore all premium features without any restrictions. If you have any more specific suggestions or feedback, please feel free to reach out to us via email. Thank you for being a part of our community! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*