# PlantNet — Plant Identification

> Smartphone plant identification and citizen science biodiversity project. (iPhone/iPad app by Cirad-France.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantnet/id600547573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cirad-France](https://appshunter.io/developer/582949607)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7,033 App Store ratings · 854 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Basque, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and 31 more
- Released: 2013-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantnet/id600547573/reviews.md

## What is PlantNet?

Pl@ntNet is an application that allows you to identify plants simply by photographing them with your smartphone. Very useful when you don't have a botanist on hand!

Pl@ntNet is also a great citizen science project: all the plants you photograph are collected and analysed by scientists around the world to better understand the evolution of plant biodiversity and to better preserve it.

Pl@ntNet allows you to identify and better understand all kinds of plants living in nature: flowering plants, trees, grasses, conifers, ferns, vines, wild salads, cacti (and many more). 

Pl@ntNet can also identify a large number of cultivated plants (in parks and gardens) but this is not its primary purpose. We especially need Pl@ntNet’s users to inventory the wild plants, those that you can observe in nature, but also those that grow on the sidewalks of cities or in the middle of your vegetable garden!

The more visual information you give to Pl@ntNet about the plant you are observing, the more accurate the identification will be. There are indeed many plants that look alike from afar and it is sometimes small details that distinguish two species of the same genus. 

Flowers, fruits and leaves are the most characteristic organs of a species and it is them that should be photographed first. But any other detail can be useful, such as thorns, buds or hair on the stem. A photograph of the whole plant is also very useful information, but it is often not sufficient to allow a reliable identification.

At present, Pl@ntNet makes it possible to recognize about 20,000 species. We are still a long way from the 360,000 species living on earth, but Pl@ntNet is getting richer every day thanks to the contributions of the most experienced users among you. 

Don't be afraid to contribute yourself! Your observation will be reviewed by the community and may one day join the photo gallery illustrating the species in the application.

The new version of Pl@ntNet released in January 2019 includes many improvements and new features:
-The ability to filter recognized species by genus or family.
-The differentiated data revision that gives more weight to users who have demonstrated the most skills (in particular the number of species observed, validated by the community).
-The re-identification of shared observations, whether yours or those of other users of the application.
-The multi-flora identification that allows you to search for the photographed plant in all the flora of the application and not only in the one you have selected. Very useful when you are not sure what flora to look for.
-The selection of your favorite floras to access them more quickly.
-The navigation at different taxonomic levels in image galleries.
-The mapping of your observations.
-Links to many factsheets.

The web version of the application is also available at the following address: https://identify.plantnet.org/

## Key features

- Identify plants by photographing them
- Citizen science project for biodiversity
- Supports identification of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and more
- Recognizes cultivated plants in parks and gardens
- Filter recognized species by genus or family
- Map your observations
- Links to plant factsheets

## What do users think of PlantNet?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Accurate plant identification
- 📚 Extensive plant database
- 🔍 Multiple identification options (flower, leaf, bark, etc.)
- 🤝 Community-driven identification
- 🆓 Free to use with no ads or subscriptions
- 🌱 Helpful for gardening and plant enthusiasts
- 🔍 Provides scientific and common names
- 🌐 Works well globally

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional identification errors
- 🌍 Limited coverage of certain regions/countries
- 🤖 Struggles with rare or unusual plants
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
- 📤 Difficulty uploading/accessing past photos
- 🤖 Issues with account creation (perceived as a 'robot')

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues (app thinks user is in wrong location)
- Inconsistent or missing plant identification results

**Most requested features**

- Add more regional/local plant information
- Improve search and filtering options
- Provide plant care and usage details
- Allow users to save and organize identified plants
- Add a community forum or discussion features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 854)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantnet/id600547573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful help

*2026-08-23, version 3.26.10*

Suggestions get you started in a good direction

### 4/5 — Very helpful app

*2026-08-07, version 3.26.10*

It is such a useful app to an octanarian whose memory is now rather poor

### 1/5 — When it doesn’t crash it works.

*2026-07-30, version 3.25.5*

9 times out of 10 it was sit in identification…. Screen and then crash.

Wi-Fi 
iPhone 8

### 1/5 — Unable to access server error mssg

*2026-07-28, version 3.25.5*

This was a great app. But now I’m blocked based on a “Your IP or country has been blocked by our infrastructure provider.” My IOS is up to date but no joy.

### 5/5 — Really Helpful for all types of plant ID and Free!

*2026-07-19, version 3.25.5*

Have been using this app for years and it’s helped me identify 100s of plants before they flower. Excellent free plant app

### 4/5 — Great help for beginning gardener

*2026-07-19, version 3.25.5*

So often things pop up and I don't known if I should weed them
out or not so this app is a great help with that.

### 5/5 — Remerciement

*2026-07-17, version 3.25.5*

Une application à améliorer en mode de langues internationales comme l’arabe Merci pour ce modèl

### 1/5 — Free version

*2026-07-15, version 3.25.5*

No plant care info on free version.

### 5/5 — Great free app

*2026-07-10, version 3.25.5*

Best plant identifying app

### 1/5 — Не работает в РФ

*2026-07-08*

Разрабы ушли в политику как обычно бож

## Frequently asked questions about PlantNet

### What does the PlantNet app do?

This app allows you to identify plants by simply taking a photograph of them with your smartphone. It's designed to be useful when you don't have a botanist readily available. Beyond identification, it functions as a citizen science project where your photos contribute to global research on plant biodiversity.

### What types of plants can PlantNet identify?

The application can identify a wide variety of plants found in nature, including flowering plants, trees, grasses, conifers, ferns, vines, and cacti. It can also identify a large number of cultivated plants found in parks and gardens, though its primary focus is on wild plants.

### Is PlantNet free to use?

Yes, the PlantNet application is free to download and use. The description does not mention any costs associated with its core identification features or contributions to the citizen science project.

### How accurate is the plant identification?

The accuracy of identification increases with the amount of visual information provided. Photographing characteristic organs like flowers, fruits, and leaves first is recommended. The app currently recognizes about 20,000 species, and its accuracy is enhanced by community validation of user observations.

### Can I use PlantNet to identify plants in my garden?

Yes, while the primary purpose is to inventory wild plants, PlantNet can also identify a large number of cultivated plants found in parks and gardens. You can contribute to the project by documenting plants growing in your vegetable garden or on city sidewalks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.26.10 — 2026-07-29

Swipe between observations, filter your observations by project, faster app and many bug fixes.

### 3.25.5 — 2026-04-02

Fix the iOS app unable to access our server.

### 3.25.3 — 2026-03-05

Sprouted a fresh observations feed, with many filters to facilitate corrections and watch your plant knowledge grow! Gave your observations new organs and a root-to-leaf redesign, plus you can now dig into genus/family details on shiny new taxon pages. And lastly, we pruned bugs and planted improvements all over — your app is now in full bloom!

### 3.23.4 — 2025-08-11

We've added exciting new features, including group messaging within private groups, downvotes on common names, and a new selector to refine identifications by species, genus, or family. The app is now faster and more responsive thanks to an upgrade to React Native 0.78, though a few things might behave differently. You'll also notice smarter and quicker search with fuzzy matching, and a lot of small fixes and improvements.

### 3.22.2 — 2025-03-31

Dive into nature with our news offline version featuring the cutting-edge 2025 identification model and enhanced genus/family explorer. We've introduced a fresh user ranking system by top percent, added new social features to mute/unmute users and ping friends in observation comments. Happy exploring!

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