The Mushroom Book

The Mushroom Book

Brief descriptions and photos!

4 ratings
62 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 16 Aug 2026)

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Details

Released
June 6, 2013
Updated
February 9, 2023

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Discover and identify common edible, inedible, and poisonous mushrooms with this comprehensive guide. Featuring concise descriptions, high-quality photos, and offline access, it's designed for both novice and experienced foragers.

✓107 mushroom descriptions
✓Edible, inedible, and poisonous classifications
✓Offline functionality
✓User-friendly interface
✓Multilingual support (EN, DE, ES, PL)
✓Mycologist-validated content
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What users say about The Mushroom Book

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What's New in The Mushroom Book

2.6.7

February 9, 2023

New species added

1

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

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User reviews

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Great

Very cute app, but needs more mushrooms

Tried looking up wine cap mushroom and pink oyster mushroom and did not appear. This would be super useful if it had more information and more mushrooms.

Apologies

A word of apology to the developers of this app.
When I first downloaded and tried it I had some glitches that were thought to be the app it’s self , which raised some concerns on my part. After deleting and reloading, it worked great. I recommend it to all that have an interest in mushrooms. Sorry for any worries I may have caused the team that put this all together.
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Misinformation

The pictures are not always accurate. Hunters beware.

Terrible

This app is terrible. The UX is about the worst I’ve seen in any app. I have no idea what each “button” (graphic) does. I went through the identification “process” only to discover that there is no identification process. Select some features (cap shape, etc) and then...nothing. No “submit” button, no results, no nothing. Deleted.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Photos glitch and revert to the same image

Bug

Identification process yields no results

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Blurry pages after update

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Half the book blurred out with 'NOT AVAILABLE'

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App is unusable/complete garbage

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Some mushrooms locked behind paywall

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Graphics glitch when switching between species

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Some glitches thought to be app issues resolved by reloading

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Requested Features

14 requests

More mushrooms in the database

Feature

Improved identification process

Feature

Search by season

Feature

Clickable pictures leading to more images

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Instructions for buttons/graphics

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Growing conditions for cultivation

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Add region where mushrooms grow

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Video links for each mushroom

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More access to information

Feature

Brief descriptions for identification options

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Update with more variety of mushrooms

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Add more fungi to the list

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More detailed descriptions for mushrooms

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Add more step of mushroom age photos

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FAQ

What does The Mushroom Book app do?

The Mushroom Book app serves as a comprehensive guide for identifying mushrooms. It provides brief descriptions and photos of 107 common edible, inedible, and poisonous mushrooms, helping users to distinguish between them.

What are the key features of The Mushroom Book?

Key features include descriptions of 107 common mushrooms, offline access so no internet connection is needed, a very friendly user interface, and availability in English, German, Spanish, and Polish. The content has also been validated by mycologists.

Is The Mushroom Book free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer additional features or remove ads, depending on the specific purchase.

Can I use The Mushroom Book without an internet connection?

Yes, a significant advantage of The Mushroom Book is that it does not require an internet connection to function. All descriptions and photos are available offline, making it ideal for use in remote areas.

Who would benefit from using The Mushroom Book?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in mushrooms, including amateur foragers, hikers, nature enthusiasts, and even experienced mycologists. It helps users enjoy forest walks while also protecting the environment by identifying mushrooms correctly.