FaultKin Mobile vs Mushroom Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FaultKin Mobile
This app allows geologists to collect, visualize, and analyze fault slip data directly from their mobile device. It offers both automatic data entry using device orientation and manual input options, with features for grouping data and performing basic calculations.
- Automatic data entry via device orientation
- Manual data entry via stereonet or text fields
- Group faults with custom tags
- Perform basic calculations (rotations, unfolding)
- Plot P and T axes, moment tensor axes
- View plots from any orientation
- Stamp entries with time, date, and location
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FaultKin Mobile is designed to help you collect, visualize, and analyze fault slip data on the go. It is a companion to my FaultKin program for desktop computers, but it can also be used to measure faults on the outcrop. The app has the following features: - Provide automatic data entry as a geologist's compass by reading the iOS device orientation and converting it to strike and dip of planes and/or trend and plunge of lines. - Provide manual data entry via either tapping and dragging on the stereonet or by typing values into text fields. - Groups of faults can be assigned different tags. You will probably want to do this based on location or other criteria. For example, you may want to have a tag labeled "Corral Quemado-Older" and anther "Corral Quemado-Younger". - Carry out basic calculations such as: rotations about any axis, unfolding faults around local bedding, or measure angles between lines and between planes. - Plot P and T axes, (unweighted) moment tensor axes, P-T dihedra, fault plane solutions, and contour P and T axes. - View the plots from any orientation, not just looking straight down into the lower hemisphere - Stamp each entry with time date and, if enabled by the user, location. See the location of a datum in the iOS Maps program - Provide basic input and output of data using standard iOS conventions - Work on both iPhones or iPads, both in portrait mode only. The desktop version of FaultKin will soon be updated so that it can read and write FaultKin Mobile files, which are simple tab separated text files. Use it at your own risk. In particular, recall that your iOS device is very sensitive to magnetic fields and the compass bearings can easily be off by 10-20°! This program should not be used as a sole source of navigation data. The author assumes no responsibility for incorrect results, unanticipated behaviors, loss resulting from results provided by the program, or any other anticipated or unanticipated event related to the program.
Mushroom Identifier
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IDENTIFY ANY MUSHROOM INSTANTLY Point your camera at any mushroom and get instant AI-powered identification with detailed information about its edibility, toxicity, and lookalike species. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Recognition - Snap a photo and get accurate results in seconds • Edibility Status - Clear indicators: EDIBLE, CAUTION, TOXIC, DEADLY • Toxicity Warnings - Learn about potential dangers and symptoms • Lookalike Alerts - Identify similar species you might confuse • Foraging Info - Habitat, season, and geographic distribution • Mushrooms In Season Near You - See what is fruiting in your area right now • Ask Follow-Up Questions - Chat about anything you find • 10 Languages - The whole app and every result in your language • Share Your Finds - Create beautiful cards to share on social media PERFECT FOR • Mushroom foragers and hunters • Nature enthusiasts and hikers • Mycology students and hobbyists • Wild food enthusiasts • Camping and outdoor adventurers • Anyone curious about that mushroom they found! HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and point your camera at any mushroom 2. Tap to capture or select from your photo library 3. Get instant AI identification with edibility status 4. Save to your collection and share with friends WHAT YOU'LL LEARN For every mushroom identified, you'll discover: - Common and scientific names - Edibility status with clear visual indicators - Toxicity information and symptoms - Dangerous lookalike species - Physical characteristics (cap, gills, stem) - Habitat and growing season - Cooking tips for edible species IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE This app is for educational purposes only. Never eat a wild mushroom based solely on app identification. Always verify with an expert mycologist before consuming any wild fungi. FREE & PREMIUM Your first identification is free. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited identifications - Your complete scan history - Mushrooms in season near you - Follow-up questions about every find Start identifying mushrooms today and forage with confidence! - Terms of Use: https://apps.productshake.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://apps.productshake.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FaultKin Mobile at none against Mushroom Identifier's 2. FaultKin Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Mushroom Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FaultKin Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
FaultKin Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Mushroom Identifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FaultKin Mobile | Mushroom Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Allmendinger | ProductShake, LLC |
In-app purchases
FaultKin Mobile
No in-app purchases
Mushroom Identifier
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Annual$29.991 Year
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