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Best Object Identification Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ object identification apps on iOS, 19 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 Object Identification Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Identify ItIdentify ItFree3.0★ (13)NoNoOct 2026
2Identify Anything: What is it?Identify Anything: What is it?Free4.7★ (109)NoYesOct 2026
3Lens Scan: Identify AnythingLens Scan: Identify AnythingFree4.6★ (20K)NoYesOct 2026
4Identify Anything & Lens ScanIdentify Anything & Lens ScanFree4.0★ (2.6K)NoYesOct 2026
5RecognAIzer: Identify AnythingRecognAIzer: Identify AnythingFree5.0★ (21)NoNoOct 2026
6LensAI・Identifier・Image SearchLensAI・Identifier・Image SearchFree4.3★ (9.9K)NoYesOct 2026
7Lens - Identify Object via CamLens - Identify Object via CamFree4.5★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
8Seek: AI Object IdentifierSeek: AI Object IdentifierFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Object Identification

Identify It#1

Identify It by Swapnil Chauhan

Identify different objects.
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.0(13 ratings)
Free
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Instantly identify over a thousand objects with a single tap. This app is designed to assist users, including those who are visually impaired, by speaking out what it recognizes in photos.

Identify Anything: What is it?#2

Identify Anything: What is it? by Sviataslau Lobach

Object Identifier Item Scanner
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7(109 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify any object by taking a photo or uploading an image. This AI-powered tool provides detailed information on over 20,000 species, acting as a plant, rock, bug, coin, or general object identifier.

Lens Scan: Identify Anything#3

Lens Scan: Identify Anything by EvenEdge

AI Reverse Image Search & More
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😞(20K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#50in Utilities
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Instantly identify plants, animals, insects, coins, antiques, and everyday objects using AI-powered image recognition. Get detailed information, care tips, and historical context with just a photo.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate identification
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Spot on
  • 👍 Exactly what it says

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
  • 🐛 Misidentified items
  • 💰 Misleading free trial
  • 💰 Took money without permission
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • ⛔ Doesn't work as expected

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FAQ about Object Identification

What are the best object identification apps for iPhone?
Identify It tops our object identification apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 13 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top object identification apps we rank are free to download, including Identify It and Identify Anything: What is it?.
Identify It has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ object identification apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.