Mushroom Identifier - FungisID
Scanner, Guide, Finder, Plant
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Snap a mushroom — FungisID identifies species, highlights look-alikes, and flags safety risks.
FungisID is your intelligent mushroom field guide.
Take or upload a photo and get an instant ID with safety-first guidance. Whether you’re hiking, studying mycology, or just curious, FungisID helps you recognize mushrooms, spot look-alikes, and understand habitat and seasonality.
Powered by advanced AI trained on fungal traits, FungisID goes beyond a simple guess to provide practical, cautious advice.
How it works
• Take or upload a photo of a mushroom
• FungisID suggests the most likely species with a confidence score
• See key traits that led to the ID and top look-alikes
• Get safety notes and what extra photos would confirm the result
What you get
• Instant ID with confidence level – Common names and likely scientific match, plus distinguishing features
• Safety-first verdict – Educational edibility status (Edible / Edible with caution / Inedible / Toxic / Deadly) and why; clear “do not consume if uncertain” guidance
• Field clues – Cap, gills/pores, stipe, ring/volva, bruising, odor notes (when visible)
• Habitat & season – Typical substrates, associated trees, regions, and fruiting windows
• Careful comparisons – 1–2 similar species and how to tell them apart
• Actionable tips – What additional angles or features to photograph for confirmation
Great for
• Nature walks, foraging classes, and mycology students
• Photographers and hikers who want quick, on-trail insight
• Anyone learning mushroom identification the safe way
Privacy-minded
No account required. Photos are used to identify the specimen and are not linked to your identity.
Important
FungisID is for education only. Mushroom identification is complex; many species look alike. Never consume wild fungi without expert, in-person verification.
Note: Core features require a subscription. See terms and conditions for details.
Support and Updates
Our dedicated team regularly updates the app with new features and improvements based on user feedback.
FungisID respects your privacy. Your data stays on your device and iCloud.
You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase.
• Auto-renewable subscription
• Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase
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Ratings & Reviews
We have improved our AI detection significantly, implemented a new collection system & profile management.
The developer, Laurin Herbst, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Laurin Herbst
- Size
- 40.3 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro (Weekly) $2.99
- Pro (Annually) $29.99
- Copyright
- © FungisID