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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 21, 2023
  • June 22, 2026

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Identify and record the location of invasive weeds across Australia. This tool aids the agriculture sector in monitoring weed populations and targeting control programs. Submitted records contribute to a community-driven map of weed distribution.

✓Identify invasive weeds
✓Record weed locations
✓Submit records to community website
✓Monitor weed populations
✓Target weed control programs
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What's New in WeedScan

1.0.11

June 22, 2026

Weedscan has been updated and can now identity an additional 480 plant species (930 total), and comes with a number of bug fixes and performance improvements

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User reviews

Yeah Na

I really like the idea of this app and we really need this sort of thing, but for the app to identify Myriophyllum aquaticum (a pond weed) as Erica arborea (a shrub / small tree).

Yeah an

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry about the incorrect ID issues. If you still have the photo(s), please send them to weeds@invasives.com.au to help investigate. We are working on an update which significantly increases the number of training images per species, so identification suggestions should be more accurate soon. This includes the training sets for Myriophyllum aquaticum and Erica arborea.

Clunky and misleading

The menu is unintuitive but I figured it out. Three easy photos were incorrectly “identified” with low confidence 30-40% which I determined by comparing mine to reference photos in the app. Sometimes it says “AI may make mistakes, please suggest a different species” then a list of 20 zillion names is presented. Doh, how about ask AI to try again, and present PHOTOS of possible matches!? Users should be able to work through a process of elimination until a suggestion matches the observation.
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Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry the suggestions were inaccurate. We’re working on a new update which includes many changes to improve the ID component. Primarily substantially larger training sets for the model to learn on, nearly double the species coverage, and implementing a threshold of confidence, below which a record cannot be created due to uncertainty. We’re looking into ways we can make the species list easier to navigate (for disagreeing with the suggestion) including filtering options.

ID needs work

First image I put in, the ID the app provided is very wrong and I can’t even change it to the correct ID. The bones of this app are great but please fix the ID component.

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. We’re working on a new update which includes many changes to improve the ID component. Primarily substantially larger training sets for the model to learn on, nearly double the species coverage, and implementing a threshold of confidence, below which a record cannot be created due to uncertainty.

Amazing

Great App, so useful, minor inaccuracies but it makes me happy

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks so much for the positive feedback! We will continue to work on ironing out inaccuracies, and keep an eye out for a new update soon with many more species!

Absolutely unreliable

Randomises and can’t make up its mind…after significant trials.

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry that WeedScan did not identify weeds well for you. WeedScan uses a live updating image recognition engine that provides suggestions, and the speed with which these suggestions update can be tailored using the settings menu (under “Weed Update Frequency”). If it is cycling through suggestions quickly then it’s likely that it is quite unsure of species, and thus a less reliable estimate. This is usually because the species is not covered by the WeedScan AI model, or the image is being captured from too far away from the plant. Regarding accuracy, if you have specific examples, we could review please get in touch with us at weeds@invasives.com.au, it would help us identify where to improve for future updates.

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FAQ

What is WeedScan used for?

WeedScan is used to identify and record the locations of invasive weeds, primarily for the agriculture sector in Australia. It helps in monitoring weed populations and planning control efforts.

Can WeedScan be used outside of Australia?

The description specifically mentions its use for identifying and recording weeds throughout Australia. It is designed with the Australian agricultural context in mind.

Does WeedScan have ads?

No, WeedScan does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any in-app purchases or ads.

What devices does WeedScan support?

WeedScan is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as supporting Android devices.

How often is WeedScan updated?

The latest version of WeedScan is 1.0.11, last updated on June 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update to the application.

What is the age rating for WeedScan?

WeedScan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

What is the user feedback on WeedScan?

WeedScan has an average rating of 2.7 stars from 14 ratings. This suggests that user satisfaction may be mixed.

How does WeedScan contribute to weed management?

By allowing users to identify and record weed locations, WeedScan helps build a community-driven map. This data can be used to monitor populations and better target coordinated control programs.