Best Plant Field Guide Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 232+ plant field guide 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.

Top Picks for Plant Field Guide

PlantNet#1

PlantNet by CTRE COOP INTERNAT RECHERCHE AGRO DEV

Plant Identification
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.6😊(6.9K 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.

Identification de la plante
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
Plant Identifier: Plantiary#3

Plant Identifier: Plantiary by Blacke Teknoloji Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi

Ad-free • Plant ID & Care
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#50in Education
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Identify thousands of plant species, mushrooms, and insects from a single photo. Receive tailored care plans, diagnostic advice for common issues, and custom reminders to ensure your plants thrive. Track your plant's progress with a health journal and access expert tips for successful gardening.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant plant identification
  • 👍 Comprehensive plant information
  • 🌱 Helpful for plant care
  • 💡 Useful for gardening and outdoor enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🐛 Inconsistent plant identification accuracy

More Plant Field Guide apps to explore

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Plantfie・Plant Care Identifier
Plantfie・Plant Care Identifier
Plantfie・Plant Care Identifier
Tree & Flower Identification
Free

Identify any plant, shrub, flower, or weed with this app's extensive database. It offers personalized care guides, watering reminders, disease diagnosis, and even expert botanist help to keep your plants thriving. Discover new plants and manage your entire collection with ease.

Plant identificationDisease diagnosisCare guides and reminders
📚 Education
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Greg: Plant Identifier & Care
Greg: Plant Identifier & Care
Greg: Plant Identifier & Care
Identify, Diagnose & Reminders
Free

Easily identify your indoor plants and receive personalized care instructions, including watering schedules and reminders. Connect with a global community of plant enthusiasts for advice and inspiration.

Auto-magical plant identificationPersonalized watering plansZero-guesswork watering reminders
📚 Education
(20K)
subscription
6
PlantLush: Plant ID & Care Pro
PlantLush: Plant ID & Care Pro
PlantLush: Plant ID & Care Pro
AI Plant Doctor & Garden Guide
Free

Instantly identify plants, diagnose diseases with AI, and receive personalized care reminders. This app acts as your personal botanist, offering detailed plant information, treatment plans, and safety checks for pets. Keep your indoor and outdoor gardens thriving with expert guidance.

AI plant identificationDisease diagnosis and treatment plansSmart watering reminders
📚 Education
(6.3K)
freemium
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Plant App: Plant Identifier
Plant App: Plant Identifier
Plant App: Plant Identifier
Plant Care & Identification
Free

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, weeds, and trees with a photo. Get expert advice on plant care, diagnose diseases, and receive watering reminders to keep your plants healthy and thriving.

Plant identification via photoDisease diagnosis and treatmentPersonalized plant care guides
📚 Education
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
8
PlantAID:identifier&care guide
PlantAID:identifier&care guide
PlantAID:identifier&care guide
Diagnose&Reminders&Care Plan
Free

This app helps you become an expert plant caretaker by providing instant plant identification, personalized care plans, and AI-powered diagnostics for plant health. It offers adaptive alerts for watering, fertilization, and pruning, along with guidance on optimal placement and environmental conditions.

Instant plant recognition via imageAdaptive care alerts for watering, fertilizing, pruningAI-powered plant health diagnostics
📚 Education
(278)
free with in-app purchases
9
PlantAI: Identifier & Diagnose
PlantAI: Identifier & Diagnose
PlantAI: Identifier & Diagnose
AI Plant Expert & Chatbot
Free

Identify unknown plants, diagnose their health issues, and receive expert care advice. This AI-powered assistant provides instant answers to your plant-related questions, offering detailed information and practical tips for successful plant growth.

Instant plant question repliesHigh-accuracy plant identificationAuto-diagnose plant health
🔍 Reference
(7.8K)
freemium
10
Planto: Plant Identifier
Planto: Plant Identifier
Planto: Plant Identifier
Flower Scan & Water Reminder
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, trees, and mushrooms with a simple camera scan. Get detailed information, diagnose plant diseases, and organize your personal digital garden. Schedule care reminders to ensure your plants thrive.

Instant plant identification via cameraPlant disease diagnosis and treatment adviceDigital garden organization
📚 Education
(8.2K)
freemium
11
Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide
Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide
Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide
Identifiez et diagnostiquez
Free

This app helps you care for your plants by identifying them, diagnosing illnesses, and providing timely reminders for watering, fertilizing, and more. It offers custom care plans and a light meter to ensure your plants thrive.

Smart care remindersPlant identificationDisease diagnosis
🌟 Lifestyle
(87K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Blossom - Plant Care Guide
Blossom - Plant Care Guide
Blossom - Plant Care Guide
Leaf & Flower Identification
Free

This app helps you become a better plant parent by identifying plants and diseases, providing care information, and sending timely reminders. It also offers guides for growing edible plants and personalized treatment plans.

Plant and flower identificationDetailed plant care informationCustomizable care reminders
📚 Education
(69K)
freemium
13
Plant Identifier: ChatPlant AI
Plant Identifier: ChatPlant AI
Plant Identifier: ChatPlant AI
Plant ID, Diagnose, Care Guide
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees with high accuracy using your phone's camera. Get expert advice on plant care, diagnose diseases, and receive reminders for watering and sunlight. Safely identify toxic plants and manage your plant collection.

AI-powered plant identificationDisease diagnosis and treatmentPersonalized plant care reminders
📚 Education
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
14
PlantGuide - Plant ID & Doctor
PlantGuide - Plant ID & Doctor
PlantGuide - Plant ID & Doctor
AI Plant ID & Cure
Free

Instantly identify plants and diagnose diseases with AI. Get personalized care guides, watering schedules, and reminders to keep your plants healthy. Perfect for beginners and experienced plant parents alike.

Instant plant identification by photoAI-powered disease diagnosis and treatmentPersonalized plant care guides
🔧 Utilities
(240)
free with in-app purchases
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Plant Identifier & Plant Care.
Plant Identifier & Plant Care.
Plant Identifier & Plant Care.
Plant Diagnosis & Care Advice
Free

This AI-powered gardening assistant helps you identify plants, diagnose diseases, and provides personalized care advice. It offers reminders, a plant finder, and alerts for toxic plants to ensure your plants thrive and your home is safe.

Instant plant identification via photoAI-powered pest and disease diagnosisDetailed plant care guides
🌟 Lifestyle
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Palmstreet: Buy & Sell LIVE
Plant Parents' Community
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
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
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Plantora- Plant Identify, Care
Plantora- Plant Identify, Care
Plantora- Plant Identify, Care
Plant Identification & Care
Free

Instantly identify plants and diagnose diseases with this free app. Get personalized care guides, set reminders, and access expert advice to keep your plants healthy and thriving.

Free plant identificationPlant disease diagnosisPlant care guides
📚 Education
(446)
free with in-app purchases
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Mushrooms LITE - Field Guide
Mushrooms LITE - Field Guide
Mushrooms LITE - Field Guide
Field Guide to Mushrooms
Free

Identify mushrooms found in forests and fields with a comprehensive digital guide. Access a vast library of facts, images, and identification tools to learn about species, their edibility, and habitats. Engage with a quiz game and community consultation for further learning.

Identify species by appearance and scentCheck edibility and toxicityBrowse 300 species with 2000 images
🔍 Reference
(1.3K)
ad-supported
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PlantSnap - Plant Scanner
PlantSnap - Plant Scanner
PlantSnap - Plant Scanner
Diagnosis and Care Advice
Free

Instantly identify over 600,000 plant species, including flowers, trees, and mushrooms, with just a photo. Get detailed care advice and connect with a global community of plant lovers to share discoveries and gardening tips.

Instant plant identificationExtensive plant database (600,000+ species)Gardening tips and care advice
📚 Education
(68K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Flora - Plant ID & Diagnosis
Flora - Plant ID & Diagnosis
Flora - Plant ID & Diagnosis
Watering Schedule & Plant Care
Free

Easily identify thousands of plants using AI and receive customized care advice, including watering schedules and growth tracking. Gamified features make plant parenting fun and rewarding, helping you nurture your green thumb with confidence.

AI-powered plant identificationCustomized watering alertsPersonalized care advice
📚 Education
(2.5K)
freemium