# WhatWood? Central America Ed. — Learn to identify woods

> Interactive pocket guide for identifying Central American, Mexican, and Caribbean woods. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyatt Spessert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatwood-central-america-ed/id6737476229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyatt Spessert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776600107)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 354 MB
- Released: 2024-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatwood-central-america-ed/id6737476229/reviews.md

## What is WhatWood? Central America Ed.?

WhatWood? Central America Edition is the ultimate interactive pocket guide for identifying Central American, Mexican and Caribbean woods with a magnifying glass. 

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, the app provides detailed species descriptions of 373 woods, an interactive identification key, an illustrated introduction to anatomical wood identification including a step-by-step guide to specimen preparation and hand lens technique, and two quiz modes to hone user skill in recognizing anatomical features. 

Simple enough for a novice yet powerful enough for a professional, WhatWood? is the perfect field tool for timber inspectors, customs officers, and hobbyists serious about wood identification.

## Key features

- Identify 373 Central American, Mexican, and Caribbean woods
- Interactive identification key
- Illustrated guide to wood anatomy
- Step-by-step specimen preparation
- Hand lens technique guide
- Two quiz modes for skill honing


## Frequently asked questions about WhatWood? Central America Ed.

### What woods can I identify with WhatWood?

WhatWood? Central America Ed. allows you to identify 373 different species of woods native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

### Is WhatWood? available in multiple languages?

Yes, WhatWood? Central America Ed. is fully bilingual, offering content in both English and Spanish.

### Does WhatWood? have ads?

No, WhatWood? Central America Ed. is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning and identification experience.

### What devices support WhatWood?

WhatWood? Central America Ed. is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How often is WhatWood? updated?

The latest version of WhatWood? Central America Ed. is 1.0.8, and it was last updated on June 21, 2025. Updates typically focus on refining content and features.

### What is the age rating for WhatWood?

WhatWood? Central America Ed. has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can WhatWood? help me learn wood anatomy?

Yes, WhatWood? Central America Ed. includes an illustrated introduction to anatomical wood identification, along with a step-by-step guide to specimen preparation and hand lens technique.

### What is the user rating for WhatWood?

WhatWood? Central America Ed. has received an exceptional rating of 5.0 stars based on 5 user ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2025-06-21

- Loading times and responsiveness of the Key and Species tabs has been improved
- The app now starts quicker and the Loading page no longer appears
- Some image names in the Key that appeared in English when the app was set to Spanish have been fixed

### 1.0.7 — 2025-05-18

- The device screen now remains on in Book pages, the Key tab, and Species pages
- Example images for decision 45 of the Key tab have been corrected

### 1.0.6 — 2025-03-17

- Current decisions on the Key have been recolored for visibility
- Sizing of the image buttons on the Species page has been corrected

### 1.0.0 — 2024-12-03

No release notes.

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All apps by Kyatt Spessert: https://appshunter.io/developer/1776600107

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