Comparison

Foraging with the "Wildman" vs YIIT

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

Head to head
About

Foraging with the "Wildman"

Discover and identify over 250 edible plants in your local environment. This comprehensive guide offers detailed identification with multiple images, cultivation tips to ensure sustainability, and preparation suggestions.

Highlights
  • Identify over 250 edible plants
  • Up to 8 images per plant for identification
  • Filter plants by attributes
  • Cultivation information for sustainability
  • West coast specific plant contributions
  • Preparation suggestions
Features
Currently charting
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Explore free edible plants in your backyard The ultimate foraging guide : identify, cultivate, and prepare over 250 plants! Created in collaboration between "Wildman" Steve Brill, Becky Lerner, and Christopher Nyerges. • Identify using up to 8 images per plant (over 1,000 images in total!) * Filter by plant attributes • West coast specific plants from Becky Lerner and Christopher Nyerges • New cultivation information helps wild plants stay forageable year after year In addition to hundreds of plants from nationally renowned forager “Wildman” Steve Brill, we are very excited to announce contributions from west coast foragers Rebecca Lerner and Christopher Nyerges. Wild Edibles is a massive compendium of foraging knowledge suitable for beginners and experts alike. Use this app at home as a quick reference, or in the field as a replacement for cumbersome field guides. Providing the subject's most comprehensive resource in a compact digital form, this app takes wild edible plants to a whole new level of accessibility.

About

YIIT

Features
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At YIIT, we believe great food is meant for everyone. Now you can experience a fusion of taste, convenience, and unbeatable value all in one place with YIIT. Our menu spans American Chinese Cuisine to Mexican Delights, from wholesome Salad Bowls to indulgent Fried Chicken. YIIT bridges the gap between you and your cravings – anytime, anywhere. ~ Fresh, Flavorful, From Our Heart to Your Doorstep Indulge in the goodness of YIIT's meals, crafted from fresh ingredients and delivered straight from the nearest kitchen to your door. Each bite is a promise of a fresh, warm start. ~ Budget-Friendly, Quality-Driven At YIIT, we prioritize both affordability and quality. By optimizing our supply chain and operations, we cut costs without compromising on the excellence of our dishes. Enjoy delightful food at amazing prices. ~ Speedy Satisfaction, Cravings in 5 Minutes With just a few taps, place your orders and have them delivered in minutes. Our rapidly expanding YIIT pickup locations ensure you can curb your cravings in as little as 5 minutes. ~ Culinary Innovation, Data-Driven Delights Your feedback shapes our culinary creations. Our experienced chefs collaborate with market insights and customer data to craft each meal. Enjoy an unparalleled meal flavor tailored to your tastes. Embark on a delectable journey with a simple click — download YIIT, and let us bring the convenience of your favorite food right to your fingertips. Currently serving New York City, with more locations on the way. At YIIT, we believe great food is for everyone.

Screenshots

Foraging with the "Wildman"4 screens
YIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: YIIT at Free against Foraging with the "Wildman"'s $9.99. Foraging with the "Wildman"'s advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

YIIT is free to download; Foraging with the "Wildman" costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Foraging with the "Wildman" versus YIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForaging with the "Wildman"YIIT
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve BrillFresh2 Information Inc

Bugs and requests

Foraging with the "Wildman"

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App fails to open or opens to blank page
  • Error email dialog appears on startup and cannot be dismissed
  • Critical error: zip file did not unpack
  • Images won't download or display
  • App crashes when viewing warning symbols
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  • No way to exit warning screens without force closing
  • Email support feature creates infinite loop
  • App incompatible with iOS 12 and iPhone XS
  • Slow image loading even on high-speed WiFi
  • App becomes stuck in initialization process
  • Recent update made app worse or completely non-functional
  • Glitchy behavior with latest iOS updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bookmark or favorites list for frequently checked plants
  • Widget for quick phone access
  • Offline download capability that actually works
  • Expanded plant database for western and southern regions
  • Better search and filtering by characteristics
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  • Geographic tagging system for found plants
  • Selective regional downloads to reduce file size
  • Improved navigation with table of contents or alphabet bar
  • Continuous scrolling through plant sections
  • More poisonous plant entries for comparison
  • Social media sharing features
  • Support for international/non-US regions

YIIT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Foraging with the "Wildman"

No in-app purchases

None

YIIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Foraging with the "Wildman" free?
Foraging with the "Wildman" costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is YIIT free?
YIIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Foraging with the "Wildman" or YIIT have ads?
Neither Foraging with the "Wildman" nor YIIT shows ads.

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