# Orchid Id - British Orchids — Orchid Identification Guide UK > Wild orchid identification guide for the UK with detailed information and logging features. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunbird Images OHG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-id-british-orchids/id436218888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sunbird Images OHG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $6.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.1 · 71 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-05-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-id-british-orchids/id436218888/reviews.md ## What is Orchid Id? The guide has been created by professional published ecologists working alongside members of the Hardy Orchid Society. SUNBIRD field guides come highly recommended having had guides in BBC Countryfile's top 10 and the Guardian Green Living top 10 apps. The apps have been described as "Incredibly useful" by ITV's Seth Conway and "Lovely" by the Guardian. Have you ever been on a walk in the countryside and experienced the excitement of finding a wild orchid? Orchid Id is a great tool to help you quickly and easily identify species. It’s great fun to use, too. With OrchidId identification can be enjoyed by the whole family, and can engage children with the natural world around them. For the orchid enthusiast, there is comprehensive anatomical and ecological information, with high quality images. When you have identified an orchid you have found, you can log it by sending us a photo and recording it on our map. See how many species you can find this year! The app does not need an internet connection, all content is downloaded when the app is purchased. SUNBIRD field guides are the only products on the market that use the KUSAM species identification methodology. This state of the art method is a modern taxonomic keying system designed specifically for use on mobile devices. ## Key features - Wild orchid identification - Anatomical and ecological information - High-quality images - Log findings on a map - Offline functionality - KUSAM species identification methodology ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-id-british-orchids/id436218888/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Orchid ID app *2024-05-05, version 8.8* I love the app. One big ask is would it be possible to add more than one picture of each sighting. A whole plant. A closeup of the flower and maybe one of the leaf. I don’t want to make three entries of the same plant if I can help it. Also you cannot zoom into your pictures. If those two features were fixed it would be perfect. ### 5/5 — Resourceful *2018-10-08* Any info is good info. The app is worth the download, developer put time and effort into this. ### 5/5 — Good tool! *2017-12-16, version 8.8* Great little app- easy to use. ### 4/5 — The 'Chids Are All Right *2017-12-05, version 8.8* I purchased this on the strength of the wild flower and tree apps that I have already. I know very little about orchids, but this contains enough information and clear photos to enjoy. ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-04-29, version 8.03* Love this app, it's really satisfying for when you completely recognise a flower but can't place a name to it, this app really helps you. Great for natures lovers like me ! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-04-28, version 8.03* This is a great app for people who love orchids. I like the fact that you can track your sightings, and it also gives you pictures of the orchids in case you didn't know it. All I all a great app. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2016-04-24, version 8.03* This app is great for nature lovers like me and anyone who would like to id flowers and plants. This app gives you great information about plants and nature and I am loving all of the apps in the id series. ### 4/5 — Dda *2013-07-29, version 4.8* A useful app. It would be excellent if it were extended to include information about each orchid as would be found in a wild flower book. ### 5/5 — A visual feast *2013-06-30, version 4.8* Some beautiful photos . I'm not an orchid expert but enjoy using this app and find it easy to navigate. ### 2/5 — Adequate, but not wonderful *2013-06-25, version 4.8* I'm disappointed with this app: I bought it after coming across hundreds of orchids in a meadow and wanted to know what they were, yet they don't appear on the app. The "all species native to the UK are covered" doesn't include any sub-species or hybridisation so none of the three species I could see are featured. :( An update from 2011 including more photos and colour variants would be really useful. Until then I'll be sticking to carrying an FSC guide. ## Frequently asked questions about Orchid Id ### What is Orchid Id? Orchid Id is a mobile application designed to help users identify wild orchid species found in the UK. It provides detailed information, images, and a logging feature for identified orchids. ### Does Orchid Id require an internet connection? No, Orchid Id does not require an internet connection. All content is downloaded when the app is purchased, making it fully functional offline. ### What is the KUSAM species identification methodology? The KUSAM species identification methodology is a state-of-the-art taxonomic keying system specifically designed for mobile devices, used by Orchid Id for accurate identification. ### Can I log the orchids I find with Orchid Id? Yes, after identifying an orchid, you can log it by sending a photo and recording its location on a map within the app. ### Is Orchid Id suitable for children? Yes, Orchid Id is designed to be fun for the whole family and can engage children with the natural world around them. ### What devices does Orchid Id support? Orchid Id is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Orchid Id updated? The latest version of Orchid Id is 8.8, which was last updated on December 4, 2017. Future updates will depend on the developer's release schedule. ### What is the price of Orchid Id? Orchid Id is a paid application, priced at $6.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.8 — 2017-12-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - now includes all British orchid species! - minor corrections - new icon! ### 8.03 — 2015-04-16 Works beautifully on all your iOS devices ### 8.2 — 2015-03-17 Works beautifully on all your iOS devices ### 4.8 — 2011-12-14 New quiz Improved sightings Extra detail ### 4.2 — 2011-07-09 More detail added ## Apps similar to Orchid Id | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [English Prayer Book](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-prayer-book/id1082608356) | — | Free | Reference | | [Song Meter Configurator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-meter-configurator/id1459516313) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Olathe Public Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olathe-public-library/id445677732) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [Panama Birds Field Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panama-birds-field-guide/id682684474) | 3.1 (9) | $14.99 | Reference | | [Bird Data](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-data/id1435622317) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [Odonata Central](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odonata-central/id1561634667) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Sunbird Images OHG - [Tree Id identify UK trees](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-id-identify-uk-trees/id330025326) - [Winter Tree Id - British Isles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-tree-id-british-isles/id352210960) - [Reptile Id - UK Field Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reptile-id-uk-field-guide/id382036693) - [Baum Id Germany](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baum-id-germany/id424958702) - [Alpenblumen Id Automatik](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpenblumen-id-automatik/id426356334) All apps by Sunbird Images OHG: https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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