Best Edible Plants Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 249+ edible plants apps on iOS, 15 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Edible Plants Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Foraging: Wild Edible PlantsForaging: Wild Edible PlantsFreeโ€”NoYesNov 2026
2PlantNetPlantNetFree4.6โ˜… (7.1K)NoNoNov 2026
3Seek by iNaturalistSeek by iNaturalistFree4.8โ˜… (31K)NoNoNov 2026
4Plant Identifier MedicinalPlant Identifier MedicinalFree4.7โ˜… (877)YesYesNov 2026
5Eden - find edible plantsEden - find edible plantsFree3.3โ˜… (6)NoNoMay 2026
6Wild Berries and Herbs LITEWild Berries and Herbs LITEFree4.5โ˜… (129)NoNoNov 2026
7Edible Plant IdentifierEdible Plant IdentifierFreeโ€”NoYesJun 2026
8Wild Plant Survival GuideWild Plant Survival Guide$1.994.6โ˜… (194)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Edible Plants

PlantNet#2

PlantNet by Cirad-France

Plant Identification
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(7.1K ratings)
Free
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Identify plants by taking photos with your smartphone. Contribute to a global citizen science project to understand and preserve plant biodiversity. Recognizes thousands of wild and cultivated species.

What We Love

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Accurate plant identification
  • ๐Ÿ“š Extensive plant database
  • ๐Ÿ” Multiple identification options (flower, leaf, bark, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿค Community-driven identification
  • ๐Ÿ†“ Free to use with no ads or subscriptions
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Helpful for gardening and plant enthusiasts
  • ๐Ÿ” Provides scientific and common names
  • ๐ŸŒ Works well globally

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional identification errors
  • ๐ŸŒ Limited coverage of certain regions/countries
  • ๐Ÿค– Struggles with rare or unusual plants
  • ๐Ÿค” Confusing interface for some users
  • ๐Ÿ“ค Difficulty uploading/accessing past photos
  • ๐Ÿค– Issues with account creation (perceived as a 'robot')
Seek by iNaturalist#3

Seek by iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Identify plants & animals
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(31K ratings)
Free
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Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your phone's camera. Learn about the organisms around you and earn badges for your discoveries. It's a fun, kid-safe way to explore nature and expand your knowledge of the living world.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate identification
  • ๐ŸŒณ Helps connect with nature
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Fun and engaging challenges
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free with no ads
  • ๐Ÿ“š Provides species details
  • ๐ŸŒ Covers wide range of species

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty focusing camera
  • ๐Ÿค– Struggles with small/moving objects
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Lacks ability to edit/delete observations
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Geographic limitations in species coverage
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery draining

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FAQ about Edible Plants

Are there free edible plants apps for iPhone?
Yes โ€” 15 of the top edible plants apps we rank are free to download, including Foraging: Wild Edible Plants and PlantNet.
Foraging: Wild Edible Plants has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ edible plants apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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