Best Plant Field Guide Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ 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.

Compare top Plant Field Guide Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FieldGuide - Native PlantsFieldGuide - Native PlantsFree5.0★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
2Plant GuidePlant GuideFree4.3★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
3PlantTAGG: Plant Health & CarePlantTAGG: Plant Health & CareFree4.8★ (44)NoYesOct 2026
4Plant Identifier Plant CarePlant Identifier Plant CareFree—NoYesOct 2026
5Fieldnote - Plant JournalFieldnote - Plant JournalFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
6Plantity: Plant IdentificationPlantity: Plant IdentificationFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Plant Identifier・AI Photo ScanPlant Identifier・AI Photo ScanFree3.3★ (15)YesYesOct 2026
8AI Plant Care Sick Plant AppAI Plant Care Sick Plant AppFree3.2★ (62)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Plant Field Guide

5.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify plants and understand their ecological impact in your region. This app helps you distinguish between native, invasive, and introduced species, fostering a deeper connection with your local environment. It also features a gamified journal to track your discoveries and contribute to conservation efforts.

Plant Guide#2

Plant Guide by L Balkenende

Perfect plant for right place
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.3(3 ratings)
Free
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Discover the ideal plant for any garden spot with this comprehensive guide. Explore over 12,500 plants, each detailed with twelve characteristics and available images. Find plants based on light, flower color, and special features.

PlantTAGG: Plant Health & Care#3

PlantTAGG: Plant Health & Care by PlantTAGG, LLC

Garden Planner & Care Guide
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(44 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps gardeners succeed by providing expert-curated plant information. It uses AI and local climate data to offer personalized care guidance, identify plants, and predict their success in your yard. Gardening challenges are answered by an AI expert.

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FAQ about Plant Field Guide

What are the best plant field guide apps for iPhone?
FieldGuide - Native Plants tops our plant field guide apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top plant field guide apps we rank are free to download, including FieldGuide - Native Plants and Plant Guide.
FieldGuide - Native Plants has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ plant field guide apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.