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iOS App

Identify Any Mushroom
In Seconds

Point your camera. Get instant identification with safety reports, toxicity levels, and look-alike warnings. Your pocket mushroom identifier for every foraging adventure.

Free to download · Premium features available

Mushroom Scanner app identifying a mushroom using the phone camera

Everything You Need to
Identify Mushrooms Safely

Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced forager, Mushroom Scanner gives you the tools to identify mushrooms with confidence.

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Instant Mushroom Identification

Point your camera at any mushroom or upload a photo from your gallery. Our mushroom identifier recognizes species in seconds, giving you a detailed breakdown of what you've found.

Safety & Toxicity Reports

Every identification includes a safety classification with clear toxicity levels. Know if a mushroom is edible, poisonous, or somewhere in between before you touch it.

Look-Alike Warnings

Many edible mushrooms have dangerous lookalikes. Mushroom Scanner flags these similarities so you can identify poisonous mushrooms and tell them apart from safe species.

Habitat & Season Data

Discover where and when each species grows. Learn about preferred habitats, seasonal availability, and growing conditions to enhance your foraging knowledge.

Detailed Species Profiles

Go beyond basic identification. Access comprehensive information about each mushroom species including descriptions, key characteristics, and foraging tips.

Identify Mushrooms in Three Steps

1

Snap a Photo

Point your camera at any mushroom or pick a picture from your photo gallery.

2

Get Results

Receive an instant identification with species name, safety level, and confidence score.

3

Learn & Explore

Dive into detailed reports with toxicity info, habitat data, and look-alike warnings.

Built for Foragers,
Hikers & Nature Lovers

Whether you stumble upon a mushroom on a trail or you're out foraging with a basket, Mushroom Scanner is the perfect companion. Identify mushrooms with a picture in any lighting, any terrain.

  • Works offline for saved scans
  • Scan history to track your finds
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mushroom Scanner identify mushrooms?

Simply point your camera at a mushroom or upload a photo from your gallery. Mushroom Scanner uses advanced image recognition to analyze the mushroom's features and provide an identification with detailed species information, safety classifications, and more.

Can I identify poisonous mushrooms with the app?

Yes. Every scan includes a safety classification with toxicity levels, and the app highlights dangerous look-alike species. Mushroom Scanner is designed for educational purposes — always double-check with a local expert before foraging.

Is Mushroom Scanner free?

Mushroom Scanner is free to download with basic identification features. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited scans, detailed safety reports, and comprehensive species profiles.

Can I identify a mushroom with a picture from my gallery?

Absolutely. You can use your camera for live scanning or upload any photo from your gallery. This is perfect for identifying mushrooms from pictures you've taken on a hike or received from a friend.

Which devices are supported?

Mushroom Scanner is available for iPhone and iPad. The app is optimized for all screen sizes and supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and other accessibility features.

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Start Identifying Mushrooms Today

Download Mushroom Scanner and turn every walk in the woods into a learning adventure.

Download on the App Store