# Plant Scan - Identification — Identify Plants Flowers Trees

> Advanced AI-powered plant identification with augmented reality features. (iPhone/iPad app by Mach Software Design.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-scan-identification/id1459773091 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 193 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-scan-identification/id1459773091/reviews.md

## What is Plant Scan?

Introducing Plant Scan:  The easiest to use and most advanced Plant Identification app.  Plant Scan offers Photo-less Scanning of plants, Augmented Reality animations, best in class A.I. technology, and far more detailed information than any other app.  To use Plant Scan, simply hold your device in front of the Plant and scanning will happen in real-time, and if you see a Plant that is a good match, simply touch it to view more information about it.  In addition to Photo-less scanning, Plant Scan can identify entire Families, Genuses, and Species:  Including Plants, Bushes, Trees, Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Mushrooms, Cacti, and more!  In addition to real-time scanning, simply Touch the Display to add animated Augmented Reality Insects and Birds; and if Plant Scan detects a horizontal/vertical surface (Such as a Bush or Grass or Table) Touch the Display to add Augmented Reality Flowers to make Bushes and Grass beautiful!

With Plant Scan you can view far more detailed information than any other app; Including but not limited to:  General Summary, Taxonomy Classification, Season, Endangered/Threatened Status, Weed Status, and much more.  If you see a plant that you want to save, you can add the Plant to your Favorites simply by pressing the Heart button.  And with the Search function, you can manually Browse or Search through our massive database of Plants.  With all these features Plant Scan provides a superior Plant Identification experience all while being super easy to use!

Super Cool Features

- Scan a Plant by simply holding your device in front of it; no having to take a Photo required
- Simply Touch the Display to Add Augmented Reality Insects, Birds, and Flowers
- Scans more types of Plants than any other app; including but not limited to:  Plants, Flowers, Trees, Bushes, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Mushrooms, Cacti, and more
- When a Horizontal/Vertical Surface is detected, you can Touch the Display to attach Flowers to it
- View Detailed Information about any Plant; Including:  General Description, Season, Type, Jurisdiction, Taxonomy Classification, Endangered/Threatened Status, Weed Status, and more
- Best in Class A.I. technology
- Add a Plant to your Favorites by simply Touching the Heart button
- Edit your Favorites super easily by simply touching the Edit button
- Search Function lets your scroll through our massive database of Plants and search through them in real-time
- Super Advanced, yet super easy to use

## Key features

- Photo-less real-time plant scanning
- Augmented reality animations (insects, birds, flowers)
- Identifies plants, flowers, trees, bushes, fruits, and more
- Detailed plant information (taxonomy, status, season)
- Save plants to favorites
- Searchable plant database

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-scan-identification/id1459773091/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Super inaccurate

*2023-09-18*

I tried it for a while but it was almost comical how inaccurate it was at even basic plants.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2023-06-11*

Says it is free but have to load an app that you have to pay for.

### 1/5 — Don’t expect any accuracy

*2022-08-11*

Used it a couple times, results were… wrong. Tried on a few I knew and confirmed that though I had a common flower, it was apparently a rare African bush? I laughed and deleted the app after an hour.

### 1/5 — Froze as soon as it opened

*2022-07-16*

Never scanned anything.

### 1/5 — No thanks

*2022-07-07*

I couldn't get it to work at all after the first to pics. Ut drove me crazy.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work for me

*2022-05-14*

I tried this app on several plant in my yard, it didn’t identify any of them.

### 1/5 — Don’t rely on this

*2021-08-19*

Despite a recent update it is very inaccurate. Plants I scanned were either unidentifiable, completely wrong or not the first choice.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2021-07-01*

Does not identify plants at all. Don’t waste your money on it!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-06-04*

Even the most obvious plants were misidentified

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2021-05-06*

Told me same plant was 3 different things each time I scanned it

## Frequently asked questions about Plant Scan

### How does Plant Scan identify plants?

Plant Scan uses advanced AI technology to identify plants by simply holding your device in front of them. It offers real-time scanning without the need to take a photo, providing detailed information about the plant's species, taxonomy, and status.

### What types of plants can Plant Scan identify?

Plant Scan can identify a wide variety of plants, including flowers, bushes, trees, fruits, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, and cacti. It can identify plants down to their families, genuses, and species.

### Does Plant Scan have augmented reality features?

Yes, Plant Scan includes augmented reality animations. You can touch the display to add animated insects, birds, and flowers to your environment, making your surroundings more interactive and beautiful.

### Can I save plants I identify with Plant Scan?

Absolutely. You can add any plant you identify to your favorites list by simply pressing the heart button. This allows you to easily access and manage the plants you've discovered.

### How often is Plant Scan updated?

Plant Scan was last updated on September 16, 2025, with version 1.0.7. The developer, Mach Software Design, provides updates to enhance features and reliability.

### What devices is Plant Scan compatible with?

Plant Scan is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to offer a seamless experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### Does Plant Scan have ads?

Yes, Plant Scan contains advertisements. As a free application, it is supported by ads to provide its identification and augmented reality features to users.

### What is the age rating for Plant Scan?

Plant Scan has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for children aged four and older, with no mature themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2025-09-16

- Updated for iOS 26/iPadOS 26
- New Liquid Glass Icon
- Fixed various bugs throughout the application

### 1.0.6 — 2023-12-17

- Updated User Interface

### 1.0.5 — 2023-10-11

- Fixed various bugs throughout the application
- Updated using latest version of Google Admob SDK

### 1.0.4 — 2021-06-07

- Fixed various bugs throughout the application

### 1.0.3 — 2020-09-16

- Updated Google Ads with iOS 14's App Tracking Transparency

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