Comparison

PlantWave vs MorelHunter

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

Head to head
About

PlantWave

This app allows you to listen to music generated by plants through a connected device or from a global network of other users. You can customize the instrumentation and use the experience for relaxation and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Listen to plant music
  • Stream from global network
  • Choose instrument groups
  • Relaxation tool
  • Mindfulness aid
Features
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Listen to plants with PlantWave Tune into your PlantWave device or stream one of many others broadcasting from around the world. Choose Instrumentation Select groups of instruments for your plants to play. Relax Listening brings humans into the present moment. Take time to listen to your plants and appreciate them as active participants in your life. Unlock advanced editor features and more for $3.99 a month with a subscription to PlantWave Plus+. See our terms here: https://plantwave.com/terms

About

MorelHunter

This app assists mushroom hunters by using real-time camera scanning to identify potential morel finds. It also includes a field guide for identification and habitat information, and allows users to log and share their hauls with a community.

Highlights
  • Real-time morel detection with visual and auditory alerts
  • Log and share hunting hauls
  • Offline field guide for identification and habitat
  • Full camera controls for field use
  • Custom zoom control for detection
Features
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Hunt Smarter: No promises, just better odds. MorelHunter is the field-ready hunting assistant built to help you make the most of every hour you spend in the woods. Using a custom-trained image recognition model, MorelHunter scans your live camera feed in real time, flagging potential morel finds as you move through the woods. WHAT YOU GET: REAL-TIME DETECTION A purpose-built recognition model trained on morel mushrooms scans. Your live camera feed detects potential finds with auditory alerts and a visual indicator. SHOW YOUR HAUL Log your finds, build your season history, and share haul photos with the MorelHunter community. Every great hunt deserves a record. FORAGER'S FIELD GUIDE From first-time hunters to seasoned veterans, the built-in field guide covers morel identification, habitat, timing, and technique. Fully offline and always available. FULL CAMERA CONTROLS Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, flash toggle, and camera flip. Designed for real field use, not just good lighting. ZOOM CONTROL The custom zoom bar allows the user to control the field of view for detection. FULLY OFFLINE Everything that matters works without a signal. BRAG One up other morel hunters by showing your best hauls. Please note: MorelHunter is a detection assistant and is not a substitute for expert mushroom identification. Always verify any wild mushroom with a qualified expert before consumption.

Screenshots

PlantWave4 screens
MorelHunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MorelHunter at 5.0 against PlantWave's 4.3. MorelHunter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). PlantWave's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. PlantWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MorelHunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorelHunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantWave has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlantWave ships an update every 5 weeks, MorelHunter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PlantWave versus MorelHunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlantWaveMorelHunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperData GardenBENJAMIN CHRISTOPHER HORNING

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PlantWave

Subscriptions4
  • PlantWave Plus3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PlantWave Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • PlantWave Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • PlantWave Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

MorelHunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlantWave free?
PlantWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MorelHunter free?
MorelHunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlantWave or MorelHunter?
MorelHunter is rated higher. PlantWave averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while MorelHunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlantWave or MorelHunter have ads?
Neither PlantWave nor MorelHunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlantWave or MorelHunter?
PlantWave ships an update every 5 weeks, and MorelHunter every 5 days. Most recently, PlantWave was updated on October 14, 2026 and MorelHunter on October 7, 2026.

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