# I.D. Wood — Reference Guide for Wood

> Offline wood identification and reference guide with detailed information and samples. (iPhone/iPad app by Calculated Industries.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-wood/id325838725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 244 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-wood/id325838725/reviews.md

## What is I.D. Wood?

I.D. Wood is a past iTunes Staff Favorites and here is what others are saying about I.D. Wood:

"Turn your already awesome iPhone into the best thing ever, with a decent wood guidebook."  Sal Vaglica, This Old House

"With the I.D. Wood app for your iPhone, you'll look like a pro every time."  BobVilla.com

"A well devised reference tool for those on the run, and also those perplexed by Bruce Hoadley’s work."  Curated Magazine

"A must for any green builder or customer who is conscious about the materials they are going to buy....this app should be de rigueur."  Charles and Hudson

"Remember the classic wood info and identification books on your shelf? This is the electronic version of those resources – somewhat easier to carry around in your pocket."  Woodworker's Journal


I.D. Wood is your Pocket Guide to Woods from around the world with full screen samples and detailed information for over 200 different woods.

The standalone application will work with or without an Internet connection so that the samples and information are always at your fingertips.  From the basic to the exotic, I.D. Wood turns your mobile device into a virtual guidebook for seasoned woodworkers, cabinet makers, designers, artists, architects, collectors, antique dealers, hobbyists, gunsmiths, musicians, homeowners, boat builders, carpenters and others. 

I.D. Wood includes the following:

Over 200 High Quality Full-Screen Wood Samples (raw cut and non-finished)

* Species Names
* Botanical Names
* Other Names
* Wood Origins
* Wood Descriptions
* Woodworking Properties
* Common Uses
* Durability
* Sustainability
* Janka Hardness

I.D. Wood also features:

* Wood Glossary of over 90 terms
* Illustrations of Lumber Cutting Techniques
* Full text Search Tools
* Advanced Search
* Category Navigation
* Lumber Information
* Dimensional Lumber Conversions
* Thickness Measuring Screen
* Pilot Hole Reference
* Nail Size Reference
* Janka Hardness Scale
* Specific Gravity
* Lumber Grading Tables 
* Board Feet calculator

I.D. Wood allows a user to quickly browse by Wood Samples, Species Names or Other Names to aide in quick identification.  Categories allow for quickly finding woods of a particular use, durability or sustainable status.

## Key features

- Over 200 wood samples
- Detailed species information
- Offline access
- Wood glossary
- Search tools
- Dimensional lumber conversions
- Janka hardness scale

## What do users think of I.D. Wood?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 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

**Cons**

- 😞 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Pages overwrite each other making content unreadable
- Bookmarks feature crashes the app
- Search function produces infrequent results
- Navigation returns to incorrect pages
- Slow performance and responsiveness
- Limited thumbnail display (only showing 50 of 75+ results)

**Most requested features**

- Camera-based wood identification using AI/photo recognition
- Back button for easier navigation
- Multiple image views per wood species (end grain, quarter-sawn, different finishes)
- Search by wood characteristics (color, grain pattern, hardness)
- Expanded international wood species database
- Metric measurements for non-US users
- Full thumbnail list view without category filtering
- Improved search functionality with better filtering options
- Tree bark and leaf identification images
- Wood strength/hardness ratings
- More Australian and New Zealand timber species
- Ability to zoom images for detail
- Better organization and categorization system
- Bookmarking/favorites with persistent organization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-wood/id325838725/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Choosing the right wood

*2026-02-17, version 4.1.4*

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

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2025-01-09, version 4.1.4*

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

### 2/5 — Wood identifier

*2024-09-11, version 4.1.4*

Needs to have a scan function.

### 4/5 — Tree identification

*2024-06-26, version 4.1.4*

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

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-06-19, version 4.1.4*

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

### 2/5 — Not what I thought it was

*2023-12-31, version 4.1.4*

I got this app to help me identify the wood in some antiques that I found in EU.  I thought it was an AI scan type  app but it just has pictures.  That might be helpful if there were more pictures with different  finishes, but it just has a small piece showing a small part if the grain- pretty useless. Iit is also kind of clumsy.  I don’t recommend this one.

### 1/5 — Misrepresentation

*2023-12-08, version 4.1.4*

This App does not identify a piece of wood.  Need to be able to take a picture and then ID what you are looking at. Highly disappointed.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-12-05, version 4.1.4*

Save your money with this app you can’t even view all the thumbnails at once making it painstaking and almost impossible to actually find out what kinda wood your liking at, for 10$ it’s a complete rip off

### 1/5 — Mis named app

*2023-05-08, version 4.1.4*

I should have read reviews.  I want my money back.  I’m looking for an app that will identify a piece of wood in my hand.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste $10

*2022-12-16, version 4.1.4*

I thought it would help identify wood trough my camera lens. I didn’t know i would have to go through pictures of every single species in the world and compare it to the piece i am looking at.

## Frequently asked questions about I.D. Wood

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.4 — 2021-12-02

Fix to share feature

### 4.1.3 — 2021-10-04

Under the cover revision

### 4.1.2 — 2020-07-10

* Added back button

### 4.1.1 — 2020-06-18

* Fixed minor problems with iOS13

### 4.1.0 — 2017-06-30

* Updated for compatibility with iOS 10 and above.
* Improved usability and sharing.

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