# What Is This Thing? — Identify anything with one tap

> Identify anything with one tap (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Lyons-Wood.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-is-this-thing/id6747729663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Lyons-Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822657760)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-is-this-thing/id6747729663/reviews.md

## What is What Is This Thing??

Ever looked at something and wondered, what is this thing? Whether you're exploring a new city, trying a foreign dish, or tackling a DIY project, What Is This Thing gives you instant answers. Just snap a photo and get a clear, simple explanation - right when you need it.

Perfect for travelers, curious minds, non-English speakers, and anyone who's ever felt a little lost in a new situation.

Key features:
 - Get instant access, no signup required
 - Take a photo and get quick, accurate explanations
 - Zoom in on a photo you've taken with the crop button
 - Identify something in an image you've already taken using the gallery button
 - Understand unfamiliar objects, tools, food, animals, plants, landmarks, signs, and more
 - Designed to be helpful in everyday moments of confusion
 - Simple, clean interface - no clutter, no fuss

No more guessing games. With What Is This Thing, the answer is just a photo away.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.56 — 2026-08-27

We just leveled up! Identification skills got a boost, so we're even better at telling you what that mysterious thing actually is. Go on, stump us.

### 1.0.54 — 2025-10-08

Small bug fixes and visual improvements.

### 1.0.48 — 2025-09-29

Sharing! You can now share an image from any other app to identify what's in it. Look out for What Is This Thing in your share menu!

### 1.0.34 — 2025-08-13

- Fixes for a few small glitches
- History now shows most recent things first

### 1.0.10 — 2025-08-05

- History! See things you've taken a picture of by clicking the history button in the top left of the camera page. 
 - See our terms and privacy policy by clicking on the three-dots button in the top right.
 - Identify anything in your gallery by clicking the gallery button
 - Zoom in on an image from your camera using the crop button

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## More apps by Matt Lyons-Wood

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All apps by Matt Lyons-Wood: https://appshunter.io/developer/1822657760

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