Forager's Buddy - GPS foraging

Name: Forager's Buddy - GPS foraging
Rating: 3.1875 (83 reviews)
Author: G.H IT Services

By: G.H IT Services

Mark, track & discover wild food spots with GPS — foragers & hikers

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Features & Capabilities

Forager’s Buddy is a GPS mapping and tracking app built for foragers, hikers, mushroom hunters, fishermen, and outdoor explorers. Easily mark, organize, and revisit wild food locations on the map using your device’s GPS, so you never lose track of herbs, mushrooms, fishing spots, or hunting areas.

Key features include route recording, map-based spot management, photo attachments, CSV/KML/GPX exports, and SOS/emergency location sharing. The Free edition covers essentials, while PRO adds ad-free use, activity statistics, radar mode, weather data, and enhanced export options for GIS workflows, bloggers, and researchers.

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Version:

3.9.5 Last updated: 2026-01-10

Version code:

275

Creation date:

2015-02-05

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_* Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

4.54MB

Email:

gh*****@gmail.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

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# 389,389 ▼ 966

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Developed by:

G.H IT Services

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gh_its.foragersbuddy

Email:

gh*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://sites.google.com/view/gh-its/home

User Reviews

Users appreciate Forager's Buddy for marking private foraging spots, recording walks with timestamps, and the seasonal "What To Forage" feature. The creator's responsiveness is also praised. Common issues include the map's forced centering on current location preventing exploration, inability to add or edit observations remotely, sparse data in some regions, a clunky user interface, and restricted functionality unless the pro version is purchased.

Pros

Allows users to mark and save private foraging spots effectively.
Includes useful features like recording walks with timestamps and retracing steps.
The "What To Forage This Month" feature aids seasonal foraging insights.
Supports backing up and restoring foraging data across devices.
Responsive developer and helpful support noted by users.

Cons

Map auto-centers on current location and does not allow free movement, frustrating users wanting to explore other areas.
Cannot add or edit observations without being physically at the location, limiting usability.
Some users report lack of data or foraging spots in their area, making the app less useful.
The user interface is described as clunky and not intuitive by several users.
Limited functionality in the free version with many desired features requiring purchase.