Oregon Wildflowers vs Ask A Mechanic App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oregon Wildflowers
Identify over 1280 wildflowers, shrubs, and vines found in Oregon and surrounding areas. This app provides detailed descriptions, photographs, and range maps, acting as an educational tool for botany enthusiasts and experienced botanists alike. Its offline functionality ensures access to plant information even in remote locations.
- Plant identification key
- Detailed plant descriptions
- Photographs and range maps
- Bloom period information
- Offline functionality
- Browse by common/scientific name or family
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OREGON WILDFLOWERS FIELD GUIDE Identify wildflowers, shrubs, and vines throughout Oregon - from Mt. Hood to Crater Lake. Developed by OregonFlora at Oregon State University, the official steward of Oregon's botanical information. Based on the Flora of Oregon scientific reference. Works 100% offline in Oregon's wilderness. Perfect for hiking the Cascades, exploring the Coast Range, or wandering Columbia Gorge trails. No cell service needed - all 1,289 species, photos, range maps, and descriptions work offline. OREGON'S MOST COMPLETE PLANT GUIDE 1,289 wildflowers, shrubs and vines including: - Native Oregon species - Common introduced plants - Adjacent areas: Northern CA, Southern WA, Western ID - All 10 Oregon ecoregions covered POWERFUL IDENTIFICATION TOOLS Visual search key filters by 12 illustrated categories: - Geographic region (10 Oregon ecoregions) - Plant type (wildflower, shrub, vine) - Flower color (white, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, pink, green, brown) - Number of petals and inflorescence shape - Flowering period - Leaf arrangement, type, shape, and margin - Plant size and habitat Browse by common name, scientific name, or plant family. Tap any species to see multiple photos, detailed descriptions, Oregon range maps, and bloom periods. OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY QUALITY Official app from OregonFlora at OSU - Oregon's primary botanical authority since 1994. Based on Flora of Oregon, the definitive scientific reference. Curated by professional botanists for unmatched accuracy. WORKS ANYWHERE IN OREGON No internet required! Perfect for: - Mt. Hood (Timberline Trail, Paradise Park) - Crater Lake (Rim trails, Watchman Peak) - Columbia Gorge (Eagle Creek, Dog Mountain, Tom McCall) - Cascades (Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Bachelor) - Coast Range (Saddle Mountain, Marys Peak, Cascade Head) - Willamette Valley (Oak savanna, wetlands) - Eastern Oregon (Steens Mountain, Wallowas, high desert) - Siskiyous (Kalmiopsis Wilderness) EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED - Oregon ecoregions guide (all 10 regions) - Habitat descriptions - Wildflower destinations with peak bloom times - Climate and plant community relationships - Botanical glossary with illustrated diagrams - Leaf, flower, and inflorescence anatomy - Plant family descriptions - Step-by-step identification guide KEY FEATURES - 1,289 Oregon plant species - 3,800+ high-quality photographs - Oregon range maps - Bloom period calendars - Works 100% offline - 12-category visual key - Browse by common name, scientific name, or family - Detailed botanical descriptions - Native and introduced species - Technical terminology glossary - Regular updates FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a hiker, backpacker, photographer, botany student, Master Gardener, outdoor enthusiast, beginner, or experienced botanist - Oregon Wildflowers helps you identify plants from coastal rainforests to alpine meadows to high desert. ICONIC OREGON DESTINATIONS - Paradise Park (Mt. Hood alpine) - Crater Lake rim (subalpine) - Dog Mountain (Gorge balsamroot) - Three Sisters (Cascade Lakes) - Tom McCall Preserve (Gorge bloom) - Timberline Trail (Mt. Hood circuit) - Steens Mountain (eastern diversity) - Saddle Mountain (Coast Range summit) SUPPORT OREGONFLORA Revenues support OregonFlora at Oregon State University - developing the botanical knowledge base that creates quality tools to inform the public about Oregon's plant diversity. DOWNLOAD NOW Join thousands using Oregon's official wildflower app. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Start identifying today! ABOUT OREGONFLORA OregonFlora at Oregon State University is the primary steward of Oregon's botanical information. Since 1994, OregonFlora has developed the Flora of Oregon (volumes 1 & 2 published 2015 and 2020). Visit oregonflora.org to explore all ~4,700 Oregon vascular plants with interactive tools, maps, and images.
Ask A Mechanic App
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Chat with real mechanics online and get instant car repair advice, diagnosis, and help with any car problem anytime, anywhere.
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The clearest difference is price: Ask A Mechanic App at Free against Oregon Wildflowers's $9.99. Ask A Mechanic App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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
Ask A Mechanic App is free to download; Oregon Wildflowers costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oregon Wildflowers ships an update every 2 months, Ask A Mechanic App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oregon Wildflowers | Ask A Mechanic App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 414 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | High Country Apps, LLC | ASORO AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Oregon Wildflowers
No in-app purchases
Ask A Mechanic App
No in-app purchases
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