# Mycolog vs Pluto Timer Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Pluto Timer Lite at 5.0 against Mycolog's 3.7. Pluto Timer Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Mycolog's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mycolog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pluto Timer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pluto Timer Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mycolog has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mycolog ships an update every 5 months, Pluto Timer Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mycolog | Pluto Timer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycolog/id1347638225/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-timer-lite/id6756594853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Arietta](https://appshunter.io/developer/502452765) | [Shawn Gallagher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848586448) |

## What reviewers say

### Mycolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycolog/id1347638225)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pluto Timer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-timer-lite/id6756594853)

This app calculates and notifies you of 'Pluto Time,' a brief period each day when Earth's illumination matches high noon on Pluto. It offers location-based timing, comparison for different cities, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Automatic Pluto Time calculation, Location-based timing, Compare Pluto Times globally, Customizable notifications, Dynamic and static location options, Accurate planetary textures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mycolog free?

Mycolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pluto Timer Lite free?

Pluto Timer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mycolog or Pluto Timer Lite?

Pluto Timer Lite is rated higher. Mycolog averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pluto Timer Lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mycolog or Pluto Timer Lite have ads?

Neither Mycolog nor Pluto Timer Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mycolog or Pluto Timer Lite?

Mycolog ships an update every 5 months, and Pluto Timer Lite every 4 months. Most recently, Mycolog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pluto Timer Lite on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*