# Shroomify: Mushroom Identifier — Offline Fungi ID & Field Guide

> Offline mushroom identification field guide with photo and feature-based ID. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Grogan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shroomify-mushroom-identifier/id1490594715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Grogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490594714)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,093 App Store ratings · 230 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-11-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shroomify-mushroom-identifier/id1490594715/reviews.md

## What is Shroomify?

Identify mushrooms and other fungi offline, even with no phone signal.

Shroomify is an independent field guide to fungi, made by a forager in the UK. Take a photo or answer a few simple questions, and Shroomify narrows the list to the species that best match, ranked by what is recorded in your area at this time of year.

WAYS TO IDENTIFY
• Photo ID: take or choose a photo and Shroomify suggests likely matches and features such as type and cap colour. It works offline on your phone, even deep in the woods.
• Identify by features: tap through clear, illustrated choices (cap shape and colour, gills or pores, size, how it grows) and watch the shortlist shrink. An Advanced mode adds finer detail.
• Search by name: go straight to any species.

WORKS OFFLINE, BUILT FOR THE FIELD
• Works fully offline once installed.
• Nearly 500 species with over 1,100 photos.
• Species accounts covering what to check, lookalikes, habitat and edibility.
• Results ranked for your region and the current month.
• In English, French, German and Italian.

LEARN AS YOU GO
• Logbook: save favourite species and record your finds with notes and photos, stored on your device.
• Quiz: practise the classic lookalikes, deadly doubles and boletes.
• Spore-print and learning guides built in.

WEATHER OUTLOOKS
With a connection, see when recent and forecast weather may be more or less favourable than usual for a species in supported areas. Coverage varies by area and mushroom, and an outlook is never a promise of finds.

SAFETY FIRST
Photo suggestions are not a confirmed identification or a judgement of edibility. Shroomify helps you narrow things down, but it is not a guarantee. Check every feature, confirm with an expert or a trusted field guide, and never eat a wild mushroom unless you are completely certain what it is.

ONE PRICE, EVERYTHING INCLUDED
No adverts, no subscription and no selling of your data. Photos stay on your device unless you choose to contribute one. Your download includes every feature.

## Key features

- Offline mushroom identification
- Photo and feature-based ID
- Nearly 500 species profiles
- Regional and seasonal ranking
- Logbook for saved finds
- Fungi identification quiz

## What do users think of Shroomify?

Reviews of Shroomify are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.7/5 from 2.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: offline availability, useful and informative. Top complaints: identification not always accurate, limited mushroom species coverage. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🚀 Offline availability
- 👍 Useful and informative
- 🔍 Detailed descriptions and photos
- 🗓️ Seasonal and location-based information
- 💡 Potential to bookmark/save mushrooms
- 🎨 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Identification not always accurate
- 🔍 Limited mushroom species coverage
- 💰 Misleading premium upgrade
- 🤖 Lack of photo identification feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Identification feature not working (blank page)
- Location settings stuck on UK despite being in US

**Most requested features**

- Add photo identification feature
- Expand mushroom species database
- Allow users to upload and share photos
- Add regional/location-based filtering options
- Implement a 'what mushroom is this?' search

## Is Shroomify safe?

Shroomify: Mushroom Identifier appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Shroomify is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 2,093 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 2,093 App Store ratings, 92.0% point to a safe experience, 3.8% suggest some concerns, and 4.2% point to a risky experience.

## Is Shroomify legit?

Shroomify: Mushroom Identifier appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Shroomify is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 230)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shroomify-mushroom-identifier/id1490594715/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I paid for this?!

*2026-10-17, version 2.1.33*

Just downloaded this app because it was highly recommended. Tried to identify my first mushroom and it just keeps asking for more pictures and then not identifying the mushroom. 

Others may recommend this app, but I do not.

### 4/5 — Very good

*2026-09-21, version 2.1.1*

It’s very helpful, I love it but I wish it had more mushroom or if we can add into it , in my property has a lot of mushroom in the app doesn’t have

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2026-09-14, version 2.1.0*

Great app

### 5/5 — Phenomenal App

*2026-08-22, version 2.0.1*

Wonderful app. It is my main go to besides google. Maybe next update you can add a new species submission tool for adding to your database. I am in Eastern Canada so a specific database for the Atlantic Provinces would be another great update.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2026-04-21, version 1.5*

Total waste of money, needs a camera for immediate identification.

### 4/5 — Great but…

*2026-03-01, version 1.5*

Don’t get me wrong. This app is great, but it uses a UK mushroom database. While Europe is far superior than the US in its mushroom history and the mycology ranks, mushrooms and hunting are very specific to their respective regions. Easy example: Fly Agaric in Minnesota are generally yellow with white spots, not red with white spots.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-02-09, version 1.5*

I really like it so far. You can’t really go wrong for the price.

### 5/5 — Love it (1 wish)

*2025-11-17, version 1.5*

I especially love that this app is available offline!

My one request would if we could “bookmark” or otherwise mark certain mushies… would love to have a record or collection of the ones we’ve found on our property.

### 5/5 — Useful!

*2025-10-12, version 1.5*

An app my partner introduced me to; he adores foraging and as I come from Poland I love hunting for mushrooms myself. It is extremely helpful and useful, I would like to suggest two little edits tho. Where it says that a mushroom is either edible or poisonous to make the title have some background behind the text so it’s not asker to read/spot. As well as, I think it might be useful to be able to introduce a “what mushroom is this” search feature where one may either paste a picture of the shroom or describe it as well as possible.

### 1/5 — Not enough choices

*2025-08-19, version 1.5*

There’s no ‘sponge’ category.

## Frequently asked questions about Shroomify

### How does Shroomify identify mushrooms?

Shroomify offers two primary identification methods: Photo ID, where you upload or take a picture, and Identify by Features, where you answer illustrated questions about the mushroom's characteristics. Results are ranked based on your region and the current season.

### Can I use Shroomify without an internet connection?

Yes, Shroomify is designed to work fully offline once installed. This allows you to identify mushrooms even when you are deep in the woods with no phone signal.

### What kind of information does Shroomify provide about each mushroom?

Each species account in Shroomify includes details on what to check for identification, potential lookalikes, preferred habitat, and edibility information. It also features over 1,100 photos across nearly 500 species.

### Does Shroomify offer any learning tools?

Yes, Shroomify includes a Logbook to save favorite species and record your finds with notes and photos. It also features a Quiz mode to test your knowledge on lookalikes and boletes, along with spore-print and learning guides.

### Is Shroomify suitable for beginners?

Shroomify is designed to be easy to use, with clear illustrated choices for feature identification. However, it emphasizes that its suggestions are not a guarantee and users should always confirm identification with an expert or trusted guide before consuming wild mushrooms.

### What languages does Shroomify support?

Shroomify is available in English, French, German, and Italian, making it accessible to a wider range of users interested in mycology.

### How often is Shroomify updated?

The latest version, 2.1.43, was last updated on November 6, 2026. Updates typically include new species, improved identification algorithms, and expanded regional data.

### Does Shroomify have ads?

No, Shroomify is ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase with everything included, meaning there are no advertisements or subscription fees.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.43 — 2026-11-06

• Fuller edibility notes for edible species, covering culinary quality and known risks, such as reactions to raw or undercooked mushrooms. Photo suggestions are still not a confirmed identification or a judgement of edibility.
• A redesigned mushroom forecast page built around the seasons.
• Updated species and habitat text.
• Design fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.33 — 2026-10-10

• Restored fuller edibility notes, including culinary quality and preparation details where available.
• These notes are available offline in English, French, German and Italian.

### 2.1.27 — 2026-10-08

• Updated photo analysis and cap-color suggestions.
• Refined seasonal ranking using the selected month and available local records.
• Clearer results, with main suggestions together and less-supported possibilities shown separately.
• Helpful photo prompts let you add another angle of the same mushroom to compare more details.
• A simpler results screen with observation cards always visible.

### 2.1.17 — 2026-10-05

• Compare up to three photos of the same mushroom with photo assistance.
• Improved matching combines photo suggestions, selected characteristics and seasonal records.
• New illustrated bolete checks cover staining, stem colour and stem markings.
• Explore mushroom groups and ecology with new learning pages.
• Save photos with your logbook finds, and export or restore your logbook. It stays on your device and is not backed up online.
• Fixes to navigation, small-screen layouts and the photo workflow, with clearer identification guidance.

### 2.1.4 — 2026-09-30

A more useful field guide, in more languages.

• Mushroom descriptions and Shroomify research content are now available in French, German and Italian.
• Local common names appear where available, alongside scientific names.
• Expanded species accounts and clearer comparisons with similar mushrooms.
• Refined photo-assisted trait suggestions and improvements to navigation and app messages.
• Clearer explanations of the research into weather and mushroom fruiting.

The field guide, photo assistance and personal logbook still work offline. Weather outlooks need an internet connection and are available only in supported areas.

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