Nothing will load
No part of this app works, and I have tried downloading it on multiple devices. Whether I go through the plant identifier key, the search function, or try to access the full list, I just get the same error message that says “Database error: undefined.” Very disappointing as this seems like it could be a very useful app if it actually worked.
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Crashes
Touching any of the drop down options causes the app to crash.
Doesn’t work stuck in loading
It doesn't work and stuck in loading stage in iPad. Please fix it.
Constant Crashes
Crashes anytime you attempt to use a drop down menu to specify.
2 weeds no ID.
I’m a diy. Give me results. Precision is not necessary. Show me pics of the closest weeds. I just need to know. A picture. Something
Not very helpful
Very disappointed
Pictures don’t load
Waste of time. Not all pictures load. Also after you click to go back, it brings you to the top of the lists not back in the order where you were.
Excellent tool
This is a great non-linear identification key. Many times better than a dichotomous key. I use this app constantly through the growing season at work.
Poor Images
The images with this app are fuzzy and frequently won’t show when clicked on. The technical jargon could use explanations.
Missing many common weeds
No info on the worst weeds in my backyard: Japanese knotweed and English Ivy.
Weed identification
Couldn’t get it to identify a single weed. It didn’t even suggest possibilities, just none found. And I reside in Missouri. My weeds are not mysterious identified anomalies, there bout as common as you can get because I see them everywhere.
Makes it easier to ID those annoying weeds
I've done the image search online, Wikipedia, and the like, but here it is all in one place.
Now, if I understood some of the terminology better (had to look up petiole, ochrea), the search function would probably cut my selection down to just a few, as there are 16 different characteristics to identify your weeds by. And when you open each file, there is more than one picture, showing different stages in the weeds life-cycle, along with more information about the weed than you probably wanted to know, unless you are a botanist.
The only thing it doesn't tell you is how to control or eradicate the weed, but the name of the app is ID weeds, not exterminate them.
One of my problems with the app was that some of the IDs involve pulling the weed, and I planted a wildflower seed garden, and wanted to know whether something I couldn't identify yet (no flowers yet) was something I planted or a weed.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that:
a) the thumbnails for their weed guesses are tiny, so you often have to open them all up. If they were a little larger, or zoomable (or enlarged when you hovered over them), you could save the time of opening and closing each file.
And
b) the first picture in each file I looked at wasn't always a close up of a mature (or at least identifiable) plant. Sometimes you had to go 3 or more pictures in to see what the plant looks like when you're likely to be pulling it.
I'd really like to give 4.5 stars, as that's not a deal breaker, just gives them something to shoot for on the next version.
Now, if I understood some of the terminology better (had to look up petiole, ochrea), the search function would probably cut my selection down to just a few, as there are 16 different characteristics to identify your weeds by. And when you open each file, there is more than one picture, showing different stages in the weeds life-cycle, along with more information about the weed than you probably wanted to know, unless you are a botanist.
The only thing it doesn't tell you is how to control or eradicate the weed, but the name of the app is ID weeds, not exterminate them.
One of my problems with the app was that some of the IDs involve pulling the weed, and I planted a wildflower seed garden, and wanted to know whether something I couldn't identify yet (no flowers yet) was something I planted or a weed.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that:
a) the thumbnails for their weed guesses are tiny, so you often have to open them all up. If they were a little larger, or zoomable (or enlarged when you hovered over them), you could save the time of opening and closing each file.
And
b) the first picture in each file I looked at wasn't always a close up of a mature (or at least identifiable) plant. Sometimes you had to go 3 or more pictures in to see what the plant looks like when you're likely to be pulling it.
I'd really like to give 4.5 stars, as that's not a deal breaker, just gives them something to shoot for on the next version.
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Excellent resource
I use this app to help clients identify weeds. The back button should go back to the parent link. Readability is five star. Would like to see management/irradication options.
Good reference
I really like the app except when I view a weed and hit the back button. It takes you back to the beginning of the list and you have to restart your search.
Best weed ID app
I've used a lot of these weed ID apps. I'm an agronomist, I keep my books close by. But this is the best app I've found and it competes with my books. Really good.
Handy
I have used this app for identifying medicinal herbs most people call weeds here in Texas. It worked well for identifying and giving me the common name of the plant so that I could look it up in a reference book. Unfortunately last time I updated my iPhone it rendered the app useless. Going to try to download it again today.
Other than that it works very well.
Other than that it works very well.
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Fix needed
Fairly comprehensive and great pics but drop down menu for characteristic choices does not work. Reinstalled and rebooted but still broken.
stopped working under iOS9
I can no longer select identification options in the drop down menus since upgrading to iOS9.
Needs work
The identify a weed function doesn't allow my to select anything in the drop down menu. Not sure if it is a bug with iOS 9 of iPhone 6S. Could be a good app if that function worked.
Scrolling
Just downloaded. Like it so far but difficult to scroll down the list of weeds without opening something. Agree the photos could be bigger.
