GardenGuide Android

GardenGuide

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

By:
Chicago Botanic Garden
Downloads:
32,788 80
Rating:
2.89
(127)
Version:
2.0.8 Last updated: 2025-01-28
Version code:
41
Creation date:
2012-09-27
Publisher country:
US US
Size:
20.92MB
Email:
su*****@chicagobotanic.org
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-09
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
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as a digital map and event guide alternative, but many criticize poor map functionality, excessive data usage, and outdated content.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.
Recent reviews
Device is i ncompatible
by Li*****, 2025-01-03

Needs broken link checking and updating for Android 13.
by Da*****, 2023-06-20
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