Comparison

Cactus Album vs MycoMate

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

Head to head
About

Cactus Album

Easily manage your cactus and succulent collection. Track plant development, watering schedules, and important events with detailed logs and multiple photos. Organize your entire collection with robust data management and export features.

Highlights
  • Record plant details (species, age, dimensions)
  • Track watering schedules with notifications
  • Log flowering, fertilizing, and other events
  • Add and manage multiple photos per plant
  • View collection in table or image form
  • Database backup, restore, import, and export
  • Passcode lock for data protection
Features
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Cactus Album makes keeping track of your cacti and succulents easy. Track development of your plants throughout their lives, on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch! Whether you're new to cacti and succulents, or an experienced collector, Cactus Album is the ideal tool for organizing your plants, watering schedules, and notes. Please note that Cactus Album does not come preloaded with any photos, nor does it include any plant care information and so forth. It only tracks information and displays photos you’ve added yourself. It is NOT a cactus encyclopedia. Here's what you can do with Cactus Album: - Record details about your plants, including species, age, source, dimensions, and watering needs. - Select from over 600 species names (with scientific and common names), or add new species. - Track watering schedules for multiple plants, with local notifications. - Track flowering, fertilizing, and other events for every plant in dated log entries. - Create and edit log entry reminders linked to your calendar. - Add and rearrange multiple photos per plant and log entry. - Add text captions for each photo. - Scroll through photos in a full-screen gallery view, or in thumbnail form. - View your collection in table form, or by image. - View the log history for each plant, sorted by date. - Review statistics for your collection. - Protect your data with a passcode lock. - Database backup, restore, import and export over WiFi to your computer's web browser. - Transfer the complete database between devices (iPad / iPhone / iPod) over WiFi via Cactus Album CDBI-format support. - Supports iTunes file-sharing to transfer the database between device and computer. - CSV format support to import / export your Cactus Album database to and from desktop spreadsheet applications. - Cacti Report export feature. View your collection on your computer’s web browser. Great for keeping track of your collection for inventory or insurance purposes. - iPad support at no extra charge! Please visit http://CactusAlbum.com for more information about Cactus Album, including contact details to ask questions, request features, or report any issues. Join the Facebook page to discuss Cactus Album with other fans.

About

MycoMate

This app helps users successfully grow mushrooms by tracking multiple grows, providing detailed guides, and offering personalized insights. It features an interactive timeline, daily tips, and recipes to optimize harvests and connect with a community of growers.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive grow management
  • Personalized analytics for yield optimization
  • Detailed mushroom library
  • Interactive grow timeline
  • Mushroom recipes
  • Daily expert tips
  • Community forum for growers
Features
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Join Thousands of Mushroom Enthusiasts with MycoMate - Your Ultimate Mushroom Growing Companion! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, MycoMate has everything you need to grow mushrooms successfully. Track multiple grows, access detailed mushroom guides, and receive personalized insights to maximize your harvest. With features like an interactive grow timeline, daily tips, and even delicious mushroom recipes, you’ll never miss a crucial moment. Key Features: • Comprehensive Grow Management: Monitor all your grows, from inoculation to harvest, in one place. • Personalized Analytics: Leverage data-driven insights to optimize your yields and grow healthier mushrooms. • Mushroom Library: Discover detailed information about popular mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster. • Interactive Timeline: Keep track of each growth stage visually and never miss an important step. • Recipes: Elevate your kitchen skills with mushroom recipes that highlight your harvest. • Daily Tips: Receive tailored tips and expert advice based on your growing experience. • Community: Share your success stories, connect with fellow growers, and learn from the MycoMate community. Download MycoMate now and start growing today!

Screenshots

Cactus Album4 screens
MycoMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MycoMate at Free against Cactus Album's $7.99. MycoMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Cactus Album's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MycoMate is free to download; Cactus Album costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MycoMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cactus Album has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cactus Album ships an update every 4 months, MycoMate every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cactus Album versus MycoMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCactus AlbumMycoMate
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAndrew NicolleJonas Rosbech

In-app purchases

None

Cactus Album

No in-app purchases

None

MycoMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cactus Album free?
Cactus Album costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MycoMate free?
MycoMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cactus Album or MycoMate?
MycoMate is rated higher. Cactus Album averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MycoMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cactus Album or MycoMate have ads?
Neither Cactus Album nor MycoMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cactus Album or MycoMate?
Cactus Album ships an update every 4 months, and MycoMate every 8 months. Most recently, Cactus Album was updated on November 1, 2026 and MycoMate on October 30, 2026.

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