Best Identify Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our identify list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Identify Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Seek by iNaturalistSeek by iNaturalistFree4.8★ (31K)NoNoNov 2026
2PictureThis - Plant IdentifierPictureThis - Plant IdentifierFree4.8★ (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026
3Lens - Identify Object via CamLens - Identify Object via CamFree4.1★ (9)NoYesOct 2026
4Identify Anything & Lens ScanIdentify Anything & Lens ScanFree4.0★ (2.6K)NoYesNov 2026
5Plant Scanner: AI IdentifierPlant Scanner: AI IdentifierFree5.0★ (6)YesYesNov 2026
6Lens Scan: Identify AnythingLens Scan: Identify AnythingFree4.6★ (20K)NoYesNov 2026
7GoogleGoogleFree4.6★ (5.3M)YesYesNov 2026
8Identify Anything: Object ScanIdentify Anything: Object ScanFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Identify

Seek by iNaturalist#1

Seek by iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Identify plants & animals
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(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

  • 🚀 Accurate identification
  • 🌳 Helps connect with nature
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging challenges
  • 💰 Free with no ads
  • 📚 Provides species details
  • 🌍 Covers wide range of species

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • 🔍 Difficulty focusing camera
  • 🤖 Struggles with small/moving objects
  • 🗂️ Lacks ability to edit/delete observations
  • 🗺️ Geographic limitations in species coverage
  • 🔋 Battery draining
PictureThis - Plant Identifier#2

PictureThis - Plant Identifier by Glority Global Group Ltd.

Plant care and identification
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(1.1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Education
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Instantly identify millions of plants with high accuracy and receive personalized care advice. Diagnose plant diseases, get watering reminders, and learn about toxic plants to keep your greenery healthy and your family safe.

What We Love

  • 💡 Accurate plant identification
  • 🌱 Detailed plant care information
  • 🔍 Helpful diagnosis of plant issues
  • 📚 Extensive plant database
  • 🌳 Ability to identify trees, shrubs, and flowers
  • 🗺️ Mapping and community features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Misleading subscription prompts
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options
  • 📝 Inability to edit or update plant entries
Lens - Identify Object via Cam#3

Lens - Identify Object via Cam by Ayan Tulegenov

Search by Pictures & Videos
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more using your camera or photos. Access detailed information, recipes, care guides, and find similar products. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.

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FAQ about Identify

What are the best identify apps for iPhone?
Seek by iNaturalist tops our identify apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 31K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top identify apps we rank are free to download, including Seek by iNaturalist and PictureThis - Plant Identifier.
Seek by iNaturalist has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ identify apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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