Comparison

Mycolog vs Aria2Server

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

Head to head
About

Mycolog

This app helps mushroom hunters log their finds with offline map support, location tracking, and easy attribute input. It also offers an experimental mode to explore potential foraging locations based on public discovery records.

Highlights
  • Offline map support
  • Pinpoint location and altitude
  • Easy input of common attributes
  • Optimized for one-hand use
  • Experimental Exploration Mode
Features
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=== Quick List of Features === (1) Offline map support -- No one gets great cell reception in the woods, but everyone has a GPS signal (2) Pinpoint your location and altitude -- Find a mushroom once in a spot and you'll surely find it again there (3) Easy input of common attributes -- Every mushroom book starts by advocating you log these (4) Optimized for one-hand use -- Mushroom in one hand, log in the other (5) Experimental Exploration Mode -- Use public records of mushroom discoveries via iNaturalist to find potential foraging locations Please Note: If you are looking for an app to automatically identify mushrooms for you, this is not it. I am providing this app free-of-charge to other mycology enthusiasts, but should you wish to support my continued development efforts, you can donate via the Settings page :). === The Story of Mycolog === I recently fell in love with mushroom hunting. Initially, I relied on paper and pencil to keep track of my finds and forays. But that left me with incomprehensible directions and descriptions. Having a good log is the cornerstone of making mushroom hunting more approachable. So I searched for a technology to help me. I found apps that promised to identify mushrooms through photos, but I didn't want that. I wanted an app to help me keep track of my finds. Thus, the idea to create Mycolog was born. Mycolog was created over the course of several months. I developed this app while testing it in the field as I hunted mushrooms this past season. I think I've arrived at some very useful features that would otherwise be nearly impossible without Mycolog: (1) Offline map support -- No one gets great cell reception in the woods, but everyone has a GPS signal (2) Pinpoint your location and altitude -- Find a mushroom once in a spot and you'll surely find it again there (3) Easy input of common attributes -- Every mushroom book starts by advocating you log these (4) Optimized for one-hand use -- Mushroom in one hand, log in the other I hope you enjoy Mycolog. It's been an incredibly useful companion for me.

About

Aria2Server

This utility app allows users to run an Aria2 server on their iOS devices. It supports various download protocols like HTTP and FTP, offering a convenient way to manage downloads directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Aria2 server functionality
  • HTTP, FTP, and other protocol support
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Runs on iOS devices
Features
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Aria2 server that can run successfully on iOS, easy-to-use http, ftp and other protocol downloaders

Screenshots

Mycolog4 screens
Aria2Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aria2Server at 100% against Mycolog's 40%. Aria2Server also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Mycolog's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Mycolog is free to download; Aria2Server costs $3.99 up front. Mycolog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Aria2Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aria2Server holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Mycolog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aria2Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mycolog ships an update every 5 months, Aria2Server weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mycolog versus Aria2Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMycologAria2Server
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean Arietta悦 刘

Customer experience

Mycolog

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral21.4%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Aria2Server

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mycolog

One-time4
  • Level 1 Donation$0.99
  • Level 2 Donation$1.99
  • Level 3 Donation$4.99
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  • Level 4 Donation$9.99
None

Aria2Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mycolog free?
Mycolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aria2Server free?
Aria2Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mycolog or Aria2Server?
Aria2Server is rated higher. Mycolog averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Aria2Server averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Mycolog or Aria2Server have ads?
Neither Mycolog nor Aria2Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mycolog or Aria2Server?
Mycolog ships an update every 5 months, and Aria2Server weekly. Most recently, Mycolog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Aria2Server on October 9, 2026.

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