GardenGuide

Name: GardenGuide
Rating: 2.892857 (127 reviews)
Author: Chicago Botanic Garden

By: Chicago Botanic Garden

Enhance your visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden with our free GardenGuide app.

Features & Capabilities

The GardenGuide Chrome extension is your ultimate companion for visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden. With comprehensive information about all 385 acres, 26 gardens, and 4 natural areas, this app helps you discover, learn about, and explore the vast plant collection of over 2.6 million species. Enjoy curated Walking Tours and Audio Guides or create your own path by pinning favorite spots.

Whether you're a casual visitor or a gardening enthusiast, GardenGuide functions as a personal garden docent, helping you locate plants by name, color, or characteristics, and stay updated on what’s blooming throughout the year. Enhance your garden experience both on-site and in your own backyard with this informative and user-friendly app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Chicago Botanic Garden

Downloads:

32,788 80

Rating:

2.89

(127)

Version:

2.0.8 Last updated: 2025-01-28

Version code:

Creation date:

2012-09-27

Publisher country:

Size:

20.92MB

Email:

su*****@chicagobotanic.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 346,302 ▼ 1,049

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Developed by:

Chicago Botanic Garden

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.chicagobotanic.GardenGuide

Email:

su*****@chicagobotanic.org

Website:

http://www.chicagobotanic.org

User Reviews

Users have mixed experiences with GardenGuide; older devices and versions seem to work better, while newer Android versions face significant loading and compatibility issues. The app is appreciated as a digital map and event guide alternative, but many criticize poor map functionality, excessive data usage, and outdated content. Recent updates have improved reliability. Overall, users find it potentially useful but often hampered by technical problems and lack of maintenance.

Pros

Works well on some older Android versions like 7 and 8 (Galaxy S7).
Useful as a digital alternative to a paper map.
Provides quick reference for events happening at the garden.
Helpful for self-orientation when map tracking functions appropriately.
Recent updates have fixed previous database and loading issues improving usability.

Cons

App frequently fails to load or gets stuck on loading screen, especially on newer Android versions or upgrades.
Map functionality is poor or non-functional; users cannot navigate or search locations effectively.
App is outdated, with lack of updates leading to compatibility issues with recent Android versions (e.g., Android 13).
Consumes mobile data heavily as it behaves more like a web app rather than a fully functional offline app.
Lack of accurate or updated information, such as not indicating special hours or fees for attractions like the butterfly house.