Idaho Wildflower Search vs FloraQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idaho Wildflower Search
This offline application assists in identifying plants native to Idaho. By inputting details like location, flower color, and season, users can discover matching species. It features a comprehensive database of over 3,500 plant types.
- Offline plant identification
- Search by location, color, season
- Database of 3,501 Idaho plant species
- Categorized plant types (wildflowers, shrubs, trees, etc.)
- User-friendly interface
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The App, which does not use the internet, helps find and identify plants. When you give the App information about a plant, such as its location, flower color and the time of year, the App will quickly show you which plants match your selections. The App includes 3,503 species of plants found in Idaho. Overall, 2,115 are "Wildflowers", 238 are shrubs, 102 are broadleaf trees, 25 are conifers, 22 are vines, 5 are cactus, 468 are grass-like, 85 are fern-like, 270 are moss-like, and 257 are lichen.
FloraQuest
Identify over 5,800 wildflowers, trees, and other plants in 12 Mid-Atlantic states using photos, keys, and descriptions. Explore great botanizing locations and access a built-in dictionary for botanical terms, all offline.
- Plant identification via photos and keys
- Offline functionality
- Explore botanizing locations
- Built-in botanical term dictionary
- Detailed plant descriptions and range maps
- Customizable search by state and province
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Identify 6,000+ plants instantly with FloraQuest™: Northern Tier! Created by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team. Perfect for botanists, hikers, and nature lovers exploring the Mid-Atlantic region. Identify wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses using our advanced plant identification tools—all offline! KEY FEATURES: • Plant Identifier: ID plants using photos and interactive keys • 6,000 Species divided into 13 major plant groups. • 12-State Coverage: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and parts of Illinois, Indiana, New York, and Ohio • Works Offline: No internet needed in the field • 38,000 Photos: Diagnostic images for accurate identification • Dichotomous Keys: Advanced botanical identification tools • Great Places to Botanize: 150+ recommended sites throughout the region • Built-in Glossary: Tap any botanical term for instant definitions • Habitat & Range Maps: Learn where species grow PERFECT FOR: • Field botanists and plant enthusiasts • Hikers and outdoor explorers • Gardeners seeking native plants • Students learning plant identification • Anyone curious about Mid-Atlantic flora REGIONAL COVERAGE: Covers the northern tier of the Southeastern Flora region including Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern New York, and southern Ohio. DEVELOPED BY EXPERTS: Created by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team with decades of botanical expertise. Download FloraQuest: Northern Tier today and start identifying plants like a pro! Stay tuned: More FloraQuest apps are coming soon for all 25 Eastern U.S. states as we complete our comprehensive Flora of the Southeastern United States project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Idaho Wildflower Search at Free against FloraQuest's $19.99. Idaho Wildflower Search also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). FloraQuest's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Idaho Wildflower Search is free to download; FloraQuest costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FloraQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Idaho Wildflower Search ships an update every 3 months, FloraQuest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idaho Wildflower Search | FloraQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #157 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 694 MB | 803 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wildflower Search | High Country Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Idaho Wildflower Search
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In-app purchases
Idaho Wildflower Search
No in-app purchases
FloraQuest
No in-app purchases
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