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I.D. Wood

I.D. Wood

Reference Guide for Wood

241 ratings
94 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 11, 2009
  • December 2, 2021

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About

This app serves as a comprehensive pocket guide to woods from around the world. It provides detailed information and high-quality visual samples for over 200 different wood species, accessible offline. It's designed for quick identification and reference for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

✓Over 200 wood samples
✓Detailed species information
✓Offline access
✓Wood glossary
✓Search tools
✓Dimensional lumber conversions
✓Janka hardness scale
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of I.D. Wood. Based on 241 reviews and a 3.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 📚Comprehensive wood species database with detailed information
  • 🖼️Clear and helpful wood grain photographs
  • 💼Useful reference tool for professionals and woodworkers
  • 🛠️Practical tools like board foot calculator and glossary
  • 📖Good for learning wood characteristics and properties
  • 💰Valuable resource for customer presentations

Negative things

  • 😞Misleading app description and marketing
  • 📸No camera/photo identification feature despite expectations
  • 🔍Difficult and unintuitive navigation
  • ❌Missing back button functionality
  • 🌍Limited international wood species coverage
  • 📷Insufficient image variety and quality
  • ⚠️Outdated and incomplete information
  • 🐢Slow and tedious browsing experience
  • 💸Overpriced for functionality provided
  • 🎨Inaccurate color representation in photos
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What's New in I.D. Wood

4.1.4

December 2, 2021

Fix to share feature

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Choosing the right wood

I find this app to be very useful in choosing the right wood for a project. Good description and information about gluing and finishing. Very Helpful
Jim ScanJim Scan

Terrible app

Thought the app would allow me to ID a piece of wood. A list of all the wood types does nothing for me.
Misleading app descriptionMisleading app description

Wood identifier

Needs to have a scan function.
R Smith 47R Smith 47

Tree identification

It would be nice to show samples of the bark and leaf configuration, at least in some cases.
OijvakOijvak

Terrible

If you like just looking at pics of wood - get it. If you want a real tool to identify wood - this is not it. Waste of time & money
USMC BillUSMC Bill
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Pages overwrite each other making content unreadable

Bug

Bookmarks feature crashes the app

Bug

Search function produces infrequent results

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Navigation returns to incorrect pages

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Slow performance and responsiveness

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Limited thumbnail display (only showing 50 of 75+ results)

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Requested Features

14 requests

Camera-based wood identification using AI/photo recognition

Feature

Back button for easier navigation

Feature

Multiple image views per wood species (end grain, quarter-sawn, different finishes)

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Search by wood characteristics (color, grain pattern, hardness)

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Expanded international wood species database

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Metric measurements for non-US users

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Full thumbnail list view without category filtering

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Improved search functionality with better filtering options

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Tree bark and leaf identification images

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Wood strength/hardness ratings

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More Australian and New Zealand timber species

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Ability to zoom images for detail

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Better organization and categorization system

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Bookmarking/favorites with persistent organization

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FAQ

What does the I.D. Wood app do?

I.D. Wood is a comprehensive reference guide for identifying and learning about woods from around the world. It offers detailed information and high-quality visual samples for over 200 wood species, acting as a digital version of traditional wood identification books.

What kind of information is available for each wood species?

For each wood, the app provides species names, botanical names, other common names, origins, detailed descriptions, woodworking properties, common uses, durability, sustainability information, and Janka hardness ratings.

Can I use I.D. Wood without an internet connection?

Yes, the application is standalone and works with or without an Internet connection. This ensures that all wood samples and detailed information are always accessible at your fingertips, making it a convenient tool for use in any location.

Who would benefit from using this app?

The app is beneficial for a wide range of users including seasoned woodworkers, cabinet makers, designers, artists, architects, collectors, antique dealers, hobbyists, gunsmiths, musicians, homeowners, boat builders, and carpenters who need to identify or reference wood types.

What are some of the additional tools included in the app?

Beyond wood identification, the app includes a glossary of over 90 terms, illustrations of lumber cutting techniques, full text and advanced search tools, category navigation, lumber information, dimensional lumber conversions, a thickness measuring screen, pilot hole and nail size references, and a board feet calculator.