# Nature Notes vs Picture Mushroom

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Mushroom at 4.7 against Nature Notes's 1.0. Picture Mushroom also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nature Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picture Mushroom sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Mushroom holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Mushroom has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nature Notes ships an update every 4 weeks, Picture Mushroom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nature Notes | Picture Mushroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-notes/id1368239014/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-mushroom-identifier/id1474578078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 172 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Wahl](https://appshunter.io/developer/681454231) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### Nature Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-notes/id1368239014)

Record and share notes, photos, and audio from your outdoor adventures. Advanced tools allow for photo merging from other cameras and interactive map integration. Organize trips into multiple hikes and share them via email, web pages, or custom files.

**Highlights:** Record notes, photos, and audio, Merge photos from other cameras, Interactive Apple Maps integration, Organize trips into multiple hikes, Share via email, web pages, or files, GPS tracking and export (KML/GPX)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $4.99 | one-time |


### Picture Mushroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-mushroom-identifier/id1474578078)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Instantly identify mushrooms with a photo. Get detailed information, learn about toxic varieties, and track your foraging spots. Discover seasonal recommendations and manage your finds.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate mushroom identification, Comprehensive mushroom encyclopedia, Toxic mushroom warnings, Foraging site tracking, Seasonal mushroom recommendations, Mushroom distribution map, In-app mushroom collection and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Picture Mushroom Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock an eBook | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock an eBook | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate identification
- 👍 Helpful for learning about mushrooms
- 🤩 Great app overall
- 📚 Provides useful information
- 🌳 Works well for nature walks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate identification
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lacks full-screen photo viewing
- 🤖 AI/algorithm needs improvement
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or doesn't work
- App crashes or doesn't open
- Incorrect identifications for common mushrooms

**Requested features**

- Add community features to interact with experts
- Provide offline access to past identifications
- Allow saving/exporting of photos
- Include information on edibility and medicinal properties
- Improve sorting/organization of identified mushrooms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nature Notes free?

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

### Is Picture Mushroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nature Notes or Picture Mushroom?

Picture Mushroom is rated higher. Nature Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Picture Mushroom averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Nature Notes or Picture Mushroom have ads?

Neither Nature Notes nor Picture Mushroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nature Notes or Picture Mushroom?

Nature Notes ships an update every 4 weeks, and Picture Mushroom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nature Notes was updated on October 10, 2026 and Picture Mushroom on October 29, 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.*