Best Object Identification Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ object identification apps on iOS, 20 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 (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Identify It	Free	2.6★ (11)	No	No	Aug 2026
2	Identify Anything: What is it?	Free	4.7★ (103)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
3	RecognAIzer AI Object Scanner	Free	5.0★ (7)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Identify Anything & Lens Scan	Free	4.0★ (2.5K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Lens Scan: Identify Anything	Free	4.6★ (18K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	LensAI・Identifier・Image Search	Free	4.3★ (9.9K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	AI Scanner・Objects Identifier	Free	4.2★ (321)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
8	SnapID: AI Object Identifier	Free	4.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Object Identification

#1

Identify It by Swapnil Chauhan

Identify different objects.

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

2.6(11 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.

#2

Identify Anything: What is it? by Sviataslau Lobach

Object Identifier Item Scanner

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

4.7(103 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.

#3

RecognAIzer AI Object Scanner by Remy Cilia

Identify anything - AI lens

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

5.0(7 ratings)

Free

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Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more by simply taking a photo. Get detailed descriptions, fun facts, and helpful links to learn more. Build a personal collection of your discoveries and share them with others.

More Object Identification apps to explore

Identify Anything & Lens Scan

Identify Anything & Lens Scan

Identify Anything & Lens Scan

Plant, Rock, Coin Identifier

Instantly identify plants, animals, insects, coins, and everyday objects with a single photo. This AI-powered tool provides detailed information, care tips, and historical context for your discoveries.

AI-powered recognitionNature identification (plants, animals, insects)Object identification (coins, stamps, antiques)

Lens Scan: Identify Anything

Lens Scan: Identify Anything

Lens Scan: Identify Anything

AI Reverse Image Search & More

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.

Identify plants and get care tipsRecognize animals and their breedsIdentify insects and bugs

free with in-app purchases

LensAI・Identifier・Image Search

LensAI・Identifier・Image Search

LensAI・Identifier・Image Search

#1 Picture Scanner・Translator

Identify animals, plants, coins, jewelry, and more with your phone camera. Get instant information, translate text in over 90 languages, and compare prices for shopping items. This AI-powered tool turns your camera into a smart search engine for the real world.

AI-powered object identificationReal-time image recognitionTranslate text in 90+ languages

free with in-app purchases

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

Scan and identify anything

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more with your phone's camera. Get detailed information, learn about nature, and discover the value of collectibles in seconds.

Object identificationPlant and mushroom recognitionBird call identification

SnapID: AI Object Identifier

SnapID: AI Object Identifier

SnapID: AI Object Identifier

Identify any object

Instantly identify objects using advanced AI by simply pointing your camera. Get detailed descriptions, save your discoveries, and access your scan history. An optional premium upgrade offers unlimited scans and full feature access.

Instant AI object identificationDetailed descriptions (material, color, features)Personal collection building

What Is This Thing?

What Is This Thing?

What Is This Thing?

Identify anything with one tap

Lens Photo Scan・Identifier All

Lens Photo Scan・Identifier All

Lens Photo Scan・Identifier All

Search by Image, Identify App

Identify objects, animals, plants, and text using your phone's camera or gallery. This AI-powered tool provides information about anything you point it at, making exploration easy and accessible.

Identify animalsIdentify plantsIdentify architecture

Vintique: Antique Identifier

Vintique: Antique Identifier

Vintique: Antique Identifier

Scan & Identify Worth Fast

AI Scanner - Object Identifier

AI Scanner - Object Identifier

AI Scanner - Object Identifier

Scan anything on your phone

Capture images to identify objects around you with AI-powered recognition. Get detailed information, discover similar items, and ask questions about scanned objects. Explore various categories and save your scan history.

Scan and identify objects with AIDetailed object informationDiscover similar objects

free with in-app purchases

Identify Anything: AI Scan

Identify Anything: AI Scan

Identify Anything: AI Scan

What Is it? Items & Objects

All Identifier - AI Picture ID

All Identifier - AI Picture ID

All Identifier - AI Picture ID

Rock, Plant, Bug, Coin, Bird

Instantly identify a wide range of objects, from plants and animals to rocks, coins, and food, using your phone's camera. Get detailed information, trivia, and even value estimates for items. Save your discoveries and explore your world with AI-powered insights.

AI-powered object recognitionIdentify plants, animals, rocks, coins, foodGet detailed information and trivia

free with in-app purchases

Optiq: AI Lens & Identifier

Optiq: AI Lens & Identifier

Optiq: AI Lens & Identifier

Image Search & Object Scanner

📊 Productivity

Lens Identify Image, Scan

Lens Identify Image, Scan

Lens Identify Image, Scan

Search by Photo Instantly

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and text using your smartphone camera. Get detailed AI insights, save your discoveries, and explore the world around you with smart recognition features.

Instant object recognition via camera or galleryIdentify plants, animals, food, products, and textDetailed AI insights and related information

free with in-app purchases

Object detection tool

WIT - What Is That?

WIT - What Is That?

WIT - What Is That?

Instantly identify any object

Instantly identify objects by snapping a photo or uploading an image. Get quick, intelligent results for anything you encounter.

Instant object identificationPhoto snappingImage upload

free with in-app purchases

Recognize object with audio

This utility app identifies everyday objects and provides their names along with audio pronunciations. It's designed for quick recognition and learning.

Object recognitionAudio pronunciationName identification

FAQ about Object Identification

What are the best object identification apps for iPhone?

Identify It tops our object identification apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free object identification apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top object identification apps we rank are free to download, including Identify It and Identify Anything: What is it?.

Does Identify It have ads or in-app purchases?

Identify It has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many object identification apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ object identification apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Identify It?

Identify It is a utility app designed to recognize and name over 1000 different objects from photos. It provides auditory feedback, making it a helpful tool for visually impaired users.

How accurate is Identify It?

The app's accuracy is not explicitly detailed, but it aims to identify over 1000 objects. User reviews indicate a mixed experience, with an average rating of 2.6 stars from 11 ratings.