Mushroom Identifier: ShroomDex
Field Guide & Foraging Map
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Identify 5,000+ species instantly! Map your favorite foraging spots, review poisonous lookalikes, and build your personal ShroomDex today.
Mushroom Identifier (ShroomDex) is your intelligent field companion for identifying mushrooms in the wild, garden, or forest floor. Whether you're a beginner forager or a seasoned mycologist, ShroomDex makes it safe and simple to explore the fungal world.
Identify Mushrooms in Seconds
Simply snap a photo or upload an image, and our advanced AI analyzes cap, stem, and texture to provide:
Instant Species Match: Recognize 5,000+ species from around the world.
Confidence Scoring: View AI-generated probability scores for every scan.
Habitat & Seasonality: Know exactly where and when specific fungi thrive.
Scientific Taxonomy: Access scientific names, common names, and genus details.
Safety First
Foraging requires certainty. ShroomDex provides dedicated safety features to help you distinguish between edible and hazardous fungi:
Toxic Lookalike Warnings: Compare your find side-by-side with dangerous "doubles."
Edibility Guidance: Detailed notes on edibility, toxicity, and potential health risks.
Map Your Foraging Spots
Never forget a productive location. Use the built-in GPS tracker to:
Pin Your Finds: Save exact coordinates of your favorite mushroom spots.
Private Foraging Map: Keep your secret spots confidential on your personal map.
Seasonal Tracking: Review your history to know when to return for future harvests.
Build Your Personal ShroomDex
Custom Collections: Organize your scans into personal libraries and digital journals.
Offline Support: Access your preloaded field guide even in deep forest "dead zones" without a data connection.
Important Safety Note
App results are for educational purposes only. Never consume a wild mushroom based on an app result alone. Always consult with a local expert and cross-reference multiple reliable sources before handling or eating any wild fungus.
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Enhanced AI Core: Improved recognition accuracy for common North American and European species.
5,000+ Species Database: Now includes even more rare and specialty fungi.
Mushroom Calendar: New seasonal guide to help you find what's fruiting right now.
UI Optimizations: Faster scanning speeds and a more intuitive mapping interface.
The developer, Frederic Mullis, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Frederic Mullis
- Size
- 41.9 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- All Access (Monthly) $3.99
- All Access (Annually) $29.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 MushroomIdentifier