# Mycel — Foraging Map & Journal — Mushroom tracker & season

> Foraging journal and map for tracking finds, seasons, and outings. (iPhone/iPad app by Alvaro Escarcha Esteban.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycel-foraging-map-and-journal/id6771742569 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alvaro Escarcha Esteban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868081601)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2026-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycel-foraging-map-and-journal/id6771742569/reviews.md

## What is Mycel?

Find a good mushroom spot and you'll want it again next season — Mycel makes sure you never lose it. It's the foraging journal that pins every find on the map, tracks every outing, and reads the season from the real weather where you forage, so you know what's coming up and the best day to head out. Set it up for whatever you gather: mushrooms, berries, wild herbs, asparagus, or your own custom species.

LEGAL — Mycel is a tracker, not an identifier. The app does not identify species from photos and does not provide guidance on consumption. Always verify with a local expert before any consumption. Some look-alikes are deadly.

WHAT IT DOES
• Season prediction: it crosses the recent weather in your area (WeatherKit + AEMET) with each species' pattern to suggest what to look for and the best day to head out. Tuned for mushrooms; for fruits and plants, a per-species seasonal calendar.
• Foraging Mode: pin up to 3 species and one tap on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island logs a find with your location. Without taking the phone out of your pocket.
• Offline spot map (OpenStreetMap) with your finds as colour-coded pins by category. Works with no signal deep in the woods.
• Outing journal: every session keeps your track, finds and notes; group your places into zones and see what you found there.
• 60+ bilingual EN/ES reference pages with description, habitat, season and look-alikes. 10 toxic species with explicit medical warnings (Amanita phalloides, Cortinarius rubellus, Lepiota brunneoincarnata…).
• Custom species and categories: add whatever you forage where you live, even if it's not in the catalogue.
• Apple Visual Look Up: Apple's system — not Mycel — can suggest species from your photos.
• Apple Watch: active sessions show up on their own in the Smart Stack.

PRIVACY
• Your finds in your private iCloud, end-to-end encrypted across your iPhone and iPad. Or fully local-only if you prefer.
• Zero analytics, zero third-party SDKs, zero tracking. Privacy nutrition: "Data Not Collected".
• Photos never leave your library; Mycel only stores Apple's internal photo reference.

PLANS
• Free: 2 full foraging sessions, the map and the full reference, no expiry. (Predictions and bulk photo import are Pro.)
• Lifetime $39.99 one-time: everything unlocked for good, no subscription. Includes every future backend feature (web heatmap, cross-device sync, etc.).
• Annual $14.99/year with a 1-week free trial.
• Monthly $1.99/mo. Cancel anytime.

Mycel is built for Iberian foragers, but the catalogue covers most of European foraging. Coming soon: regional packs (Pyrenees, Galicia, Alps) and professional translation review for German / Italian / French.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://frostdev.eu/privacy

## Key features

- Season prediction based on local weather
- Foraging Mode with one-tap logging
- Offline spot map with color-coded pins
- Outing journal with tracks and notes
- Bilingual reference pages for 60+ species
- Custom species and categories
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mycel Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mycel Pro · Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Mycel

### Does Mycel have ads?

Mycel is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted foraging experience. The app prioritizes user privacy with zero analytics and zero third-party SDKs.

### How much does Mycel cost?

Mycel offers a free version with limited sessions. Paid options include a $39.99 lifetime purchase for all features, a $14.99 annual subscription with a 7-day free trial, and a $1.99 monthly subscription.

### What devices does Mycel support?

Mycel is available for iPhone and iPad. Active sessions can also be viewed on Apple Watch through the Smart Stack.

### How often is Mycel updated?

The app was last updated on July 19, 2026, indicating recent development and support. Future features like a web heatmap and cross-device sync are planned.

### Can Mycel identify mushroom species from photos?

Mycel is a tracker, not an identifier. It does not identify species from photos. Apple's Visual Look Up feature may offer suggestions, but users should always verify with a local expert.

### Is Mycel safe for children?

Mycel has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app focuses on tracking and journaling, with clear warnings about toxic species.

### Can I use Mycel offline?

Yes, Mycel features an offline spot map powered by OpenStreetMap, allowing you to log finds even without a signal deep in the woods. Your data is stored privately in iCloud or locally.

### What languages does Mycel support?

Mycel includes over 60 bilingual reference pages in English and Spanish. Future regional packs and professional translations for German, Italian, and French are planned.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 26.7.2 — 2026-07-19

What's new in 26.7.2:

— New "Where reported" layer (Pro): see on the map where each species has been recorded, using open GBIF data from around the world — a great way to discover new areas to explore.
— Create zones straight from the map: press and hold a spot and choose "Create zone here."
— New "Layers" menu on the map: relief, tracks, heatmap and records, all in one place.
— Expanded reference guide with more wild plants, fruits and greens.
— Stability fixes and visual polish.

Mycel is your field notebook: you identify your own finds. Always verify with a local expert before consuming anything.

### 26.7.1 — 2026-07-15

No release notes.

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