Best Edible Wild Plants Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated November 2026

Wild Plant Survival Guide is the household name in edible wild plants, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Edible Wild Plants Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Wild Plant Survival GuideWild Plant Survival Guide$1.994.6★ (194)NoNoOct 2026
2Picture Mushroom: IdentifierPicture Mushroom: IdentifierFree4.7★ (25K)NoYesNov 2026
3Edible Wild PlantsEdible Wild Plants$2.993.0★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
4Edible Plant IdentifierEdible Plant IdentifierFree—NoYesJun 2026
5Seek by iNaturalistSeek by iNaturalistFree4.8★ (31K)NoNoNov 2026
6Foraging with the "Wildman"Foraging with the "Wildman"$9.994.0★ (23)NoNoNov 2026
7Foraging: Wild Edible PlantsForaging: Wild Edible PlantsFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Eden - find edible plantsEden - find edible plantsFree3.3★ (6)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Edible Wild Plants

Wild Plant Survival Guide#1

Wild Plant Survival Guide by Calculated Industries

Poisonous and Edible Plants
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😐(194 ratings)
$1.99
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Identify edible, medicinal, and poisonous wild plants with detailed descriptions, habitat information, and over 350 color photos. Learn how to use plants for food, medicine, shelter, and more in survival situations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Very informative content
  • 👍 Great pictures and organization
  • 👍 Works offline
  • 👍 Useful for survival knowledge
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Real photos, often two per plant
  • 👍 Well thought out and clear
  • 👍 Good starter app
  • 👍 Can save your life in emergencies
  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 👍 Well organized and detailed

Room to Improve

  • 😞 Limited plant database
  • 😞 Missing common plants
  • 😞 Not 100% accurate
  • 😞 Primarily USA focused
  • 😞 Poor navigation
  • 😞 Not useful for identification without prior knowledge
  • 😞 Basic information
  • 😞 Lacks advanced features
  • 😞 Some plants are not found locally
  • 😞 Not worth the cost for some
  • 😞 Inaccurate location data
  • 😞 Limited identification features
Picture Mushroom: Identifier#2

Picture Mushroom: Identifier by Next Vision Limited

Fungus ID, Guide, Finder & Map
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7😊(25K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#86in Education
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Instantly identify mushrooms with a photo. Get detailed information, learn about toxic varieties, and track your foraging spots. Discover seasonal recommendations and manage your finds.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate identification
  • 👍 Helpful for learning about mushrooms
  • 🤩 Great app overall
  • 📚 Provides useful information
  • 🌳 Works well for nature walks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Lacks full-screen photo viewing
  • 🤖 AI/algorithm needs improvement
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

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FAQ about Edible Wild Plants

What are the best edible wild plants apps for iPhone?
Wild Plant Survival Guide tops our edible wild plants apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 194 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $1.99.
Yes — 14 of the top edible wild plants apps we rank are free to download, including Picture Mushroom: Identifier and Edible Plant Identifier.
Wild Plant Survival Guide has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ edible wild plants apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.