Comparison

Idaho Wildflower Search vs FloraQuest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Idaho Wildflower Search4 screens
FloraQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Idaho Wildflower Search versus FloraQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdaho Wildflower SearchFloraQuest
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.4 (12 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size694 MB803 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildflower SearchHigh Country Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Idaho Wildflower Search

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FloraQuest

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Idaho Wildflower Search

No in-app purchases

None

FloraQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idaho Wildflower Search free?
Idaho Wildflower Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FloraQuest free?
FloraQuest costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Idaho Wildflower Search or FloraQuest?
FloraQuest is rated higher. Idaho Wildflower Search averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FloraQuest averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Idaho Wildflower Search or FloraQuest have ads?
Neither Idaho Wildflower Search nor FloraQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idaho Wildflower Search or FloraQuest?
Idaho Wildflower Search ships an update every 3 months, and FloraQuest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idaho Wildflower Search was updated on June 5, 2026 and FloraQuest on September 9, 2026.

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