Comparison

Pickfungi vs PilzTracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Pickfungi

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PickFungi is the essential app for mushroom foragers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mycophage, find all your secret spots and learn to identify each species in the field. FREE — Get started with no commitment - Save up to 50 geolocated foraging spots - Access identification sheets for the most common mushroom species - Visualize your finds on an interactive map - Add notes, dates and comments to each spot - Local storage for maximum privacy PICKFUNGI PLUS - Unlimited spots — go beyond the 50-spot limit - Access to all mushroom categories, including species added regularly: porcini, morels, chanterelles, trumpets, hedgehog mushrooms and more - Support the development of the app FEATURES - Interactive map with all your collection points - Detailed sheets: common name, scientific name, seasonality, edibility, habitat, possible confusions - Precise geolocation to find your spots again - Personalized notes and observations per spot SAFETY WARNING Never consume a mushroom unless you are absolutely certain of its identity. If in doubt, take no risks. This app is a foraging aid and does not replace the advice of a mycologist. All identification sheets have been written from mycology reference books, scientific articles and exchanges with experienced amateurs and mycologists. Happy foraging!

About

PilzTracker Pro

Features
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PilzTracker Pro – Your ultimate companion for mushroom foraging Never forget a secret spot again: PilzTracker saves your mushroom locations with photo and GPS coordinates, helps with identification, and guides you back year after year. TOPOGRAPHIC OFFLINE SPOT MAP • Precise GPS pins with multi-year history and offline map availability • Quick filters by mushroom species, edible finds, and seasons • 100% private: All coordinates remain strictly on your local device AI FUNGI IDENTIFICATION & SPECIES KNOWLEDGE • Accurate visual AI recognition for King Bolete, Chanterelle, Parasol, and many more • Detailed mycological profiles: Edibility ratings, key features, and dangerous lookalikes • No cell signal in the forest? Save the find and identify it at home OFFLINE 3D ARROW NAVIGATION • Direction arrow and distance meter direct you straight to your mycelium spot • Pure GPS and compass navigation – works without mobile reception in dense woods BIOPHYSICAL SPROUT RADAR • Combines precipitation history and temperature trends (Open-Meteo) • Know before heading out when conditions for fruiting are optimal HIKE TRACKER • Record your foray tracks live with distance and duration • Save successful trails and reload them directly onto the map SAFETY & DISCLAIMER: PilzTracker Pro is designed for orientation, documentation, and education. Never consume wild mushrooms based solely on automated identification. Always consult a certified mycologist.

Screenshots

Pickfungi4 screens
PilzTracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PilzTracker Pro at every 3 days against Pickfungi's every 8 months. PilzTracker Pro also leads on device support. Pickfungi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pickfungi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and PilzTracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickfungi ships an update every 8 months, PilzTracker Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Pickfungi versus PilzTracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickfungiPilzTracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin YARDFrank Cmoczek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pickfungi

Subscriptions1
  • PickFungi Plus Annual$3.991 Year
1 purchases

PilzTracker Pro

One-time1
  • PilzTracker Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Pickfungi free?
Pickfungi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilzTracker Pro free?
PilzTracker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Pickfungi or PilzTracker Pro?
Pickfungi ships an update every 8 months, and PilzTracker Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Pickfungi was updated on October 30, 2026 and PilzTracker Pro on October 31, 2026.

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