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Best Plant And Weed Identification Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the plant and weed identification category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Plant And Weed Identification Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlantNetPlantNetFree4.6★ (7K)NoNoAug 2026
2PictureThis - Plant IdentifierPictureThis - Plant IdentifierFree4.8★ (1.1M)NoYesAug 2026
3Weed Identifier & Lawn ScannerWeed Identifier & Lawn ScannerFree2.9★ (8)NoYesAug 2026
4Weed Identifier: Leaf IdentifyWeed Identifier: Leaf IdentifyFree4.2★ (41)NoYesAug 2026
5Free Plant IdentifierFree Plant IdentifierFree4.7★ (22K)YesYesAug 2026
6Weed identification leaf snapWeed identification leaf snapFree3.9★ (101)NoYesMay 2026
7Plant AIPlant AIFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Plant ID - Identify PlantsPlant ID - Identify PlantsFree4.6★ (596)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Plant And Weed Identification

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
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
#2in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Misleading subscription prompts
Weed Identifier & Lawn Scanner#3

Weed Identifier & Lawn Scanner by Aibek Toktogulov

Identify Plant Leaf Grass Tree
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
2.9(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify unknown plants and weeds by taking a photo. Get detailed information on their harmfulness, common names, and typical growing locations. Track your scanned plants and receive tips for better identification.

More Plant And Weed Identification apps to explore

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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
5
Free Plant Identifier
Free Plant Identifier
Free Plant Identifier
Flower identification and care
Free

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, and fungi using your phone's camera. Get detailed information, including common and scientific names, and assess plant health to detect diseases.

Image recognition for plant identificationIdentifies over 33,000 plant typesProvides common and scientific names
📚 Education
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Weed identification leaf snap
Weed identification leaf snap
Weed identification leaf snap
weed identifier Plant Finder
Free

Instantly identify flowers, plants, weeds, and trees using your camera. Explore a vast gallery of plant species and learn more about the natural world around you. Discover new flora both near and far with detailed species information.

Identify plants by picture or cameraDiscover new plant speciesAccess plant gallery details
📚 Education
(101)
free with in-app purchases
7
Plant AI
Plant AI
Plant AI
Plant recognition
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
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
(596)
free with in-app purchases
9
Plant Identification Live
Plant Identification Live
Plant Identification Live
by Flickering Bulb Design Inc.
Free

Connect with other plant enthusiasts to identify and share flora in real-time. Utilize location-based features to discover and learn about plants in your community. Manage subscriptions easily through account settings.

Real-time plant identificationLocation-based social networkShare plant discoveries
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
WeedSnap-AI Weed Identifier
WeedSnap-AI Weed Identifier
WeedSnap-AI Weed Identifier
by Richard Anderson
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
11
Easey Plant Identifier
Easey Plant Identifier
Easey Plant Identifier
Easey Plant Identifier
Free

Instantly identify plants by taking a photo or uploading an image. This app is perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the botanical world, providing quick plant information.

Photo plant identificationGallery image identificationQuick plant learning
📚 Education
(1)
free
12
Identify This Plant App
Identify This Plant App
Identify This Plant App
Plant care and identification
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Plant Identifier: Leaflet
Plant Identifier: Leaflet
Plant Identifier: Leaflet
Plant ID, care, and health
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Plant Identifier & ID Scanner
Plant Identifier & ID Scanner
Plant Identifier & ID Scanner
Smart Nature Care Companion
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Identify Flower Plant by Photo
Identify Flower Plant by Photo
Identify Flower Plant by Photo
Flower Identification Plant ID
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
PlantFollow: Plant ID & Care
PlantFollow: Plant ID & Care
PlantFollow: Plant ID & Care
Instant AI Plant Identifier
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
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
18
PlantLens: Identify Plants
PlantLens: Identify Plants
PlantLens: Identify Plants
Discover the plants around you
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Plant Scan - AI Identifier
Plant Scan - AI Identifier
Plant Scan - AI Identifier
Snap, Identify & Grow Better
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
YardLens: Plant & Weed ID
YardLens: Plant & Weed ID
YardLens: Plant & Weed ID
Lawn & Garden Care Reminders
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Plant And Weed Identification

What are the best plant and weed identification apps for iPhone?
PlantNet tops our plant and weed identification apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top plant and weed identification apps we rank are free to download, including PlantNet and PictureThis - Plant Identifier.
PlantNet has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ plant and weed identification 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.

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