Comparison

SDR Receiver vs Mushroom Identifier

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

Head to head
About

SDR Receiver

This app demodulates and plays AM and FM radio signals received by compatible SDR hardware. It allows users to listen to various broadcasts, manage station lists, and adjust audio settings. Requires a separate radio and host computer for operation.

Highlights
  • Demodulate AM and FM signals
  • Manage station lists (import/export)
  • Adjustable squelch and LNA gain
  • Adjustable audio filters
  • Signal strength indicator
  • AirPlay audio streaming
  • Lock Screen controls
Features
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Demodulate and play AM and FM signals received by an RTL-SDR, Airspy HF+ or SDRplay radio. Requires a radio and a host computer which are not provided with SDR Receiver and must be separately installed and configured. Streams data from an rtl_tcp, hfp_tcp or rsp_tcp server application which are free and open source applications. The appropriate server application must be installed on the host computer and configured for the attached radio. SDR Receiver is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that processes, demodulates and plays AM, narrowband FM and wideband FM signals. Listen to communications from aircraft (AM), amateur repeaters and VHF handhelds, police and fire, NOAA weather reports (narrowband FM) and commercial broadcasts (wideband FM). • Easily entered and managed lists of stations simplify station selection. • Export and import lists of stations in CSV or TSV format. • Adjustable squelch that works for both AM and FM signals. • Adjustable LNA gain (for RTL-SDR and SDRplay radios). • Adjustable audio high pass and low pass filters. • Audio AGC for AM, optimized for aircraft communications. • Selectable IQ Offset eliminates DC errors. • DC Blocker option reduces spurious errors. • Signal strength indicator that shows power level in the signal passband. • Multiple sampling rates to accommodate different network bandwidths. • Selectable 8-bit or 16-bit sample size streaming from Airspy HF+ and SDRplay radios. • Option to play audio over AirPlay to a HomePod, HomePod mini or any AirPlay compatible device. • Stream synchronized audio to multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices. • Lock Screen shows controls and streaming station information. • Custom URLs enable another application on the same device to set the station and start streaming. • Supports VoiceOver. SDR Receiver processes signals that are streamed over the network from a host computer (Mac, PC or Raspberry Pi) that is attached by USB bus to an RTL-SDR, Airspy HF+ or SDRplay radio. An rtl_tcp server or equivalent application running on the host computer receives baseband IQ data from the radio and streams the sampled signals over the network to the iPhone or iPad running SDR Receiver. Requires an RTL-SDR, Airspy HF+ or SDRplay radio and a host computer which are not provided with the application. Support for 192 ksps and 384 ksps Airspy HF+ sampling rates requires Airspy HF+ firmware version R3.0.7 or later, and hfp_tcp version v.1.2.117 or later.

About

Mushroom Identifier

Features
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Introducing Identify Mushroom – your ultimate AI-powered companion for exploring the fascinating world of fungi! Ever stumbled upon a mysterious mushroom in your garden, a forest, or even your dinner plate and wondered, "What is that thing?!" Wonder no more! Our revolutionary app uses cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to help you quickly and accurately identify various mushroom species from just a photo. How it Works (It's Fungi-tastic!): Simply open Identify Mushroom, snap a clear picture of the mushroom, and let our intelligent AI do the rest. In mere moments, you'll receive a likely identification, helping you understand whether you've found a common edible, a fascinating rarity, or something to definitely keep your distance from. It's like having a mycologist in your pocket, without the awkward silences! Key Features You'll Love: Effortless AI Identification: Our advanced AI model has been trained on a vast database of mushroom images, providing you with highly accurate identification results with just a tap. It's smart, intuitive, and always learning! Unlimited Identifications: Go wild! There are no limits to how many mushroom pictures you can identify. Whether you're a casual nature enthusiast or a budding mycologist, you can explore to your heart's content, without hitting any paywalls or daily caps. Save Your Discoveries: Found something amazing? Identify Mushroom allows you to easily save all your identification results. Build your personal, ever-growing history of mushroom finds, complete with your original photos and the AI's insights. It's perfect for tracking your explorations, learning new species, and showing off your discoveries. No Authentication Needed: We believe in instant gratification, especially when it comes to fungi! Dive straight into identifying mushrooms without any annoying sign-ups, logins, or personal data collection. Your privacy is paramount. User-Friendly Interface: Designed with simplicity in mind, our app offers a clean, intuitive, and easy-to-navigate interface, making mushroom identification enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their tech savvy. Perfect for: Nature Enthusiasts: Explore forests, parks, and even your backyard with a newfound sense of discovery. Hikers & Campers: Safely identify mushrooms you encounter on your adventures. Hobby Mycologists: Augment your knowledge with quick AI assessments. Curious Minds: Satisfy your curiosity about the strange and wonderful world of fungi around you. Download Identify Mushroom today and transform your outdoor strolls into exciting mycological expeditions! It's fun, educational, and might just make you the most interesting person on your next hike. Get ready to embark on a spore-tacular journey! Annual Subscription: Billed $14.99 annually. Weekly Subscription: Billed $1.99 weekly. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://identify-mushroom.web.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://identify-mushroom.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

SDR Receiver4 screens
Mushroom Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mushroom Identifier at Free against SDR Receiver's $9.99. Mushroom Identifier also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). SDR Receiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mushroom Identifier is free to download; SDR Receiver costs $9.99 up front. Mushroom Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SDR Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDR Receiver ships an update every 4 months, Mushroom Identifier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SDR Receiver versus Mushroom Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDR ReceiverMushroom Identifier
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransition Technology Ventures, LLCEFE BUDAK

In-app purchases

None

SDR Receiver

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mushroom Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SDR Receiver free?
SDR Receiver costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mushroom Identifier free?
Mushroom Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SDR Receiver or Mushroom Identifier have ads?
Neither SDR Receiver nor Mushroom Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDR Receiver or Mushroom Identifier?
SDR Receiver ships an update every 4 months, and Mushroom Identifier weekly. Most recently, SDR Receiver was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mushroom Identifier on October 25, 2026.

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