Mushroom identifier for iPhone
Know what it is.
Point your camera at a mushroom in the field. MushroomLens reads the cap, gills, and stem and names the most likely species — with a confidence score, the moment you scan.
① The species
One photo, one name.
Every scan returns a most-likely species with a confidence reading, not a vague hunch. See how sure the match is, browse the close runners-up, and confirm it against the field marks that matter.
Certainty
Sample species
Cap · gills · ring · spore print
Confidence
$420
$344—$504
Identification is for learning and reference only — not expert verification. For anything that matters to your safety, consult a qualified mycologist. Never decide whether a mushroom is edible based on this app.
Matched species
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② The match
The right species, confirmed.
Lookalikes are everywhere in the fungal world. MushroomLens reads the visible field marks, matches the most likely species, and shows a confidence ring — confirm it, or correct it by hand if it's off.
- Frame the whole mushroom — cap, gills, stem, and base all carry clues.
- A confidence ring shows how sure the match is.
- Wrong match? Pick the right species from the close lookalikes in a tap.
③ The life list
Your life list, taking shape.
Save every mushroom you scan to a personal life list on your device. Sort, filter, and watch your field journal grow as you log new species, season after season.
Species recorded
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Species
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Genera
Live Activities
Live on your Lock Screen.
MushroomLens brings three Live Activities to the Dynamic Island — so identification progress, your latest find, and milestones live where you'll actually see them.
Scan progress
Watch an identification run from the island, hands-free.
New species logged
A live note when a fresh find joins your life list.
Milestone unlocked
A celebration when you earn a new field-naturalist medal.
Naturalist medals
Milestones, cast in nature.
From first sprout to seasoned forager-of-knowledge, every milestone you reach is struck into a naturalist medal — by how many species you've logged, how many genera you've met, and the habitats you've explored.
17 tier medals to earn · Hover a medal
Learn the field craft
Read the forest before you reach.
Key field marks, seasons, habitats, dangerous lookalikes, photo and record-keeping technique — naturalist know-how, free to read inside the app and right here.
FreeHow to identify a mushroom: a beginner's method
Cap, gills, stem, base — the step-by-step way naturalists read a mushroom.
FreeKey field marks: cap, gills, stem, spore print
The features that actually separate one species from the next.
FreeMushroom seasons: when fungi fruit
Why a damp autumn week is prime time — reading the fungal calendar.
FreeHabitats: where to find which fungi
Forest floor, fallen logs, lawns, host trees — habitat is half the answer.
FreeCommon lookalikes and how to tell them apart
The pairs that fool beginners — and the small marks that separate them.
FreeToxic lookalikes: why identification is for learning only
The dangerous pairs that look harmless — and the one rule that keeps you safe.
FreePhotographing mushrooms for better identification
Angles, light, and the underside shot that makes or breaks a match.
FreeKeeping a fungi life list
Log each find with date, place, and habitat — and watch your eye sharpen.
MushroomLens Pro
Identify any mushroom — and learn what it is.
Go Pro for unlimited identifications, in-depth species profiles, and a life list without limits.
Weekly
Flexible$9.99/week
Annual
Best value$59.99/year
about $1.15 / week
Auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. Renews at the same price each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. No free trial.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Can I trust the identification to tell me what's safe to eat?
No. MushroomLens is a learning and reference tool, not a safety check. Never decide whether a mushroom is edible, pickable, or safe to handle based on this app. Many species have toxic lookalikes, and only a qualified expert examining the actual specimen can verify an identification.
How accurate is the identification, and what is the confidence score?
Each scan returns a most-likely species with a confidence score showing how sure the match is. It's a strong starting point, not a verdict — confidence is not certainty, lookalikes are common, and you should always confirm against multiple field marks.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your life list, scan history, and preferences are primarily stored on your device. Optional Sign in with Apple and server-backed family features use an account. We use limited PostHog product analytics and AppsFlyer install attribution without IDFA or cross-app advertising tracking.
What happens to the photos I scan?
When online recognition is enabled, a photo you scan is sent securely to the recognition service to identify the species. It is not retained after processing, shared, or used for advertising.
Is anything free?
Yes — the naturalist guides are free to read, in the app and on this site. Unlimited identification and the full species profiles are part of MushroomLens Pro.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. There's no free trial and no lock-in — the subscription simply stops renewing.
Which devices are supported?
MushroomLens is an iPhone app. Live Activities appear on iPhones with the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen.
