Instantly identify weeds from a photo and receive tailored removal plans. Get species-specific advice on how to pull, dig, or treat, along with recommended tools and prevention strategies for your lawn or garden.
1.0.1
July 10, 2026
Bug fixes and stability improvements, including a fix for a rare blank screen on first launch.
Memberships allow users to have increased daily limits
YardGuard uses professional-grade plant recognition technology. You snap up to three photos of the weed, and the app provides an instant identification with a confidence score.
YardGuard provides species-specific removal steps tailored to how each weed spreads, whether it's taproots, rhizomes, or tubers. This includes advice on whether to pull, dig, or treat, and what tools are most effective.
Yes, YardGuard offers prevention advice for both lawns and garden beds, helping you maintain a weed-free yard long-term.
Plant Care Mode allows you to identify plants you want to keep. It then provides a structured care guide covering sun, water, soil, hardiness zone, fertilizing, pests, and propagation, along with recommended supplies.
The free version offers one weed identification per week with full removal steps and product recommendations. YardGuard Pro provides 30 identifications per month, Plant Care mode, multi-photo identification, confidence scores, and a permanent history.
YardGuard Pro is available as a subscription. The monthly plan costs $4.99 per month, and the yearly plan is $44.99 per year. Payments are charged to your Apple ID.
Subscriptions renew automatically and can be canceled at any time. To cancel, go to your App Store account settings and manage your subscriptions at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
YardGuard is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on July 10, 2026, with version 1.0.1.