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Best Identify Plants Free Outdoor Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our identify plants free outdoor list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Identify Plants Free Outdoor Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlantNetPlantNetFree4.6★ (7K)NoNoAug 2026
2Identify This Plant AppIdentify This Plant AppFree—NoYesAug 2026
3PlantScan:Leaf IdentifierPlantScan:Leaf IdentifierFree4.3★ (402)NoYesAug 2026
4Plant Identifier: BioSnapPlant Identifier: BioSnapFree—NoNoMay 2026
5YardGuard: Weed ID & RemovalYardGuard: Weed ID & RemovalFree5.0★ (2)NoYesJul 2026
6Plant & Bug Identifier LeafariPlant & Bug Identifier LeafariFree4.9★ (13)NoYesAug 2026
7GreenScan: Plant IdentifierGreenScan: Plant IdentifierFree3.0★ (2)YesNoAug 2026
8Identify Plants InformationIdentify Plants InformationFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Identify Plants Free Outdoor

PlantNet#1

PlantNet by Cirad-France

Plant Identification
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.6😊(7K 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

  • 🌟 Accurate plant identification
  • 📚 Extensive plant database
  • 🔍 Multiple identification options (flower, leaf, bark, etc.)
  • 🤝 Community-driven identification

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional identification errors
  • 🌍 Limited coverage of certain regions/countries
  • 🤖 Struggles with rare or unusual plants
PlantScan:Leaf Identifier#3

PlantScan:Leaf Identifier by 焱辉 史

Scan Plants, Learn Care
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3(402 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify plants and learn about their care needs by scanning their leaves. Get general recommendations for watering, sunlight, and maintenance. Ideal for new plant owners.

More Identify Plants Free Outdoor apps to explore

4
Plant Identifier: BioSnap
Plant Identifier: BioSnap
Plant Identifier: BioSnap
Explore nature in your city
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
5
YardGuard: Weed ID & Removal
YardGuard: Weed ID & Removal
YardGuard: Weed ID & Removal
Identify & remove yard weeds
Free

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.

Photo-based weed identificationSpecies-specific removal plansTool and product recommendations
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
freemium
6
Plant & Bug Identifier Leafari
Plant & Bug Identifier Leafari
Plant & Bug Identifier Leafari
Nature ID: Leaf, Tree & Flower
Free

Identify wild plants instantly using your camera and learn about their ecological importance. This app turns outdoor exploration into an engaging game with badges, quests, and leaderboards.

Instant plant identification via cameraLearn edibility, folklore, and conservation statusToxic plant alerts for safety
📚 Education
(13)
freemium
7
GreenScan: Plant Identifier
GreenScan: Plant Identifier
GreenScan: Plant Identifier
by Van Hai Nguyen
Free

Instantly identify plants using your camera. Get insights into plant issues and explore curated collections. Save your favorite plants for easy access.

Instant camera scanningWide species recognitionPlant issue diagnosis
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
ad-supported
8
Identify Plants Information
Identify Plants Information
Identify Plants Information
Plant identification by image
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Snap Plant AI Identification
Snap Plant AI Identification
Snap Plant AI Identification
AI ID Plant Care Water
Free

Instantly identify plants, trees, and flowers using AI. Get personalized care advice, diagnose plant diseases, and learn about sustainable gardening. The app also alerts you to toxic plants for pet and family safety.

AI plant identificationPlant disease diagnosisPersonalized care instructions
📚 Education
(120)
subscription
10
Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Real communities & connections
Free

Discover unique items through live shopping experiences. Bid on collectibles, plants, beauty products, and handmade goods in daily live shows. Connect with passionate sellers and find special gifts or personal treasures.

Daily live shopping showsBid on unique itemsDiscover collectibles and plants
🛍️ Shopping
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Terrace Plants
Terrace Plants
Terrace Plants
Plants identification
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Plant Identification - PlantAD
Plant Identification - PlantAD
Plant Identification - PlantAD
#1 Plant identifier
Free

Instantly identify thousands of plant species, including trees, flowers, and mushrooms, with high accuracy. Save your discoveries to a personal collection for easy access and learning.

Identify all species of trees, leaves, flowers, fruits, and barkIdentify mushroomsSave identified plants to favorites
📚 Education
(54)
free with in-app purchases
13
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identification, Plant ID
Free

This app uses AI to instantly identify plants, trees, and flowers from photos. It provides detailed care guides, diagnoses plant diseases, and offers insights into plant suitability and toxicity. A comprehensive tool for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

Instant AI plant identificationPlant disease diagnosis and treatmentDetailed plant care guides
📚 Education
(6.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Plant ID - Identify Plants
Plant ID - Identify Plants
Plant ID - Identify Plants
Identify flower leaf tree herb
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, leaves, trees, and herbs using your camera. Get detailed information, including similar images, descriptions, and scientific classifications. Learn about plant care, diseases, and weeds with this AI-powered identification tool.

Identify 10,000+ plant speciesDetailed plant informationCamera-based scanning
🔧 Utilities
(564)
free with in-app purchases
15
Budget Plant ID
Budget Plant ID
Budget Plant ID
ID plants without subscription
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Identify & Diagnose plants
Identify & Diagnose plants
Identify & Diagnose plants
Identify plants & care tips
Free

Instantly identify plants, weeds, and even birds with a photo. Get detailed care guides, set reminders, and diagnose plant diseases. Explore the natural world with this comprehensive gardening and nature companion.

Instant plant identification via AIComprehensive plant care guidesSmart care reminders
📚 Education
(99)
freemium
17
Weed Identifier: Leaf Identify
Weed Identifier: Leaf Identify
Weed Identifier: Leaf Identify
Plant Identification Grass Id
Free

Instantly identify weeds and unwanted plants using AI. Access detailed information on thousands of species, track your findings, and manage your garden or fields more effectively. Ideal for gardeners, farmers, and nature enthusiasts.

Instant AI weed identificationComprehensive weed databaseDetailed plant insights
🔧 Utilities
(41)
free with in-app purchases
18
FieldGuide - Native Plants
FieldGuide - Native Plants
FieldGuide - Native Plants
by Alexander Drummond
Free

Instantly identify plants using your camera and learn if they are native or invasive to your region. Make informed decisions for your garden and local ecosystem with detailed ecological impact information and suggestions for native alternatives. Track your scans and receive seasonal alerts.

Instant plant identification via cameraNative and invasive status detectionEcological impact information
🔍 Reference
(2)
freemium
19
Botanify: Plant ID & Scanner
Botanify: Plant ID & Scanner
Botanify: Plant ID & Scanner
Identify trees, leaf & flower
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees with a photo. Access a comprehensive database of botanical information and save your discoveries to a personal collection. Perfect for nature lovers and students looking to learn more about the green world.

Instant plant identification via cameraComprehensive database of thousands of speciesDetailed information on common and scientific names
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
Plant Identifier: Care & ID
Plant Identifier: Care & ID
Plant Identifier: Care & ID
Identify Flowers, Trees & ID
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Identify Plants Free Outdoor

What are the best identify plants free outdoor apps for iPhone?
PlantNet tops our identify plants free outdoor apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
PlantNet has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ identify plants free outdoor apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to identify plants by simply taking a photograph of them with your smartphone. It's designed to be useful when you don't have a botanist readily available. Beyond identification, it functions as a citizen science project where your photos contribute to global research on plant biodiversity.
The application can identify a wide variety of plants found in nature, including flowering plants, trees, grasses, conifers, ferns, vines, and cacti. It can also identify a large number of cultivated plants found in parks and gardens, though its primary focus is on wild plants.