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Best Tree Species Identification Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free tree species identification apps? 19 of our 230+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Tree Species Identification

Tree Identifier AI: ID Trees#1

Tree Identifier AI: ID Trees by DAMIEN, NATHANAEL ELLEDGE

Identify Trees by Photo
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😐(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify tree species instantly by taking a photo. Get detailed care guides, diagnose health issues, and track your tree's history. Ensure safety with toxicology checks and optimize growth with light and water guidance.

What We Love

  • ✅ Accurate tree identification
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 💰 Free app with no ads or paywalls
  • 📚 Comprehensive tree information provided

Room to Improve

  • 🎯 Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • 🌍 Limited to primarily American trees
  • 📱 Display framing issues on iPhone
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
Forest Tree Identifier#3

Forest Tree Identifier by Ersin KAYALI

Find Trees From Leaves
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.1😞(751 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly identify trees using their leaves, flowers, bark, or buds with advanced AI. Explore a comprehensive tree list, compare species, and learn detailed information about each tree. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, students, and families exploring the outdoors.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good app for learning about nature
  • 🚀 Quick identification of trees
  • 💡 Helpful for identifying fallen trees

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or incorrect tree identification
  • 👎 Not user-friendly, difficult to navigate
  • 🚫 Lacks features for identifying trees without leaves

More Tree Species Identification apps to explore

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Tree Identifier: Wood & Leaf ‎
Tree Identifier: Wood & Leaf ‎
Tree Identifier: Wood & Leaf ‎
Nature & plant identification
Free

Identify trees instantly by uploading photos of their leaves or bark. This AI-powered tool analyzes images against a large database to provide accurate species identification and detailed information on characteristics, habitat, and uses. It's an educational resource for anyone interested in trees.

AI-powered tree identificationPhoto analysis of trees and leavesDetailed species information
📚 Education
(289)
free with in-app purchases
5
iplant - Plant Identification
iplant - Plant Identification
iplant - Plant Identification
Identify Flower Leaf & Tree
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees using AI. Simply snap a photo or upload an image from your gallery for quick and accurate recognition. Discover new plant species and keep track of your discoveries.

Photo identificationGallery identificationIdentification records
📚 Education
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PlantNet
PlantNet
PlantNet
Plant Identification
Free

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.

Identify plants by photographing themCitizen science project for biodiversitySupports identification of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and more
📚 Education
(6.9K)
free
7
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
Plant & Flower Identification
$199.99

Instantly identify over 600,000 plant species with a photo. Learn how to grow and care for your plants with expert advice. Connect with a global community of plant lovers and share discoveries.

Instant plant identificationExtensive plant database (600,000+ species)Gardening tips and care advice
📚 Education
(45K)
ad-supported
8
Plant Identification ++
Plant Identification ++
Plant Identification ++
Identify flower tree picture
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees from a photo using advanced AI. Get detailed information and explore a vast plant database. Perfect for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

Instant plant identificationAI-powered analysisLarge plant database
📚 Education
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Plant Identifier: LeafSnap
Plant Identifier: LeafSnap
Plant Identifier: LeafSnap
Plant Identification & Care
Free

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, fruits, and trees by taking a photo. Get detailed information, care reminders, and even diagnose plant diseases. Explore a vast, ever-growing plant database and track your collection.

Instant plant identificationPlant care remindersPlant disease diagnosis
📚 Education
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
12
British tree identification
British tree identification
British tree identification
by WOODLAND TRUST (THE)
Free

Identify native and common non-native trees in the UK with this interactive guide. Use visual cues like bark, leaves, and fruits, or an A-Z index to determine species. Learn fascinating facts, history, and uses for each tree, even offline.

Identify trees by bark, leaves, and moreSeasonal identificationOffline functionality
📚 Education
(8)
free
13
Tree Leaf Identifier & Finder
Tree Leaf Identifier & Finder
Tree Leaf Identifier & Finder
Plant Identification by Leaves
Free

Instantly identify tree species by taking a photo of a leaf. Explore nature, learn fascinating facts about trees, and build a personal collection of your discoveries. This app turns any outdoor excursion into an educational adventure.

Identify trees from leaf photosLearn tree facts and characteristicsBuild a personal tree collection
📚 Education
(17)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tree Identifier - Photo ID
Tree Identifier - Photo ID
Tree Identifier - Photo ID
Wood & Leaf Identification
Free

Instantly identify tree species by taking a picture. Get detailed information on growth patterns, rarity, and fascinating facts about any tree you encounter. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and explorers.

AI-powered tree identificationInstant species recognitionDetailed botanical information
🔍 Reference
(92)
free with in-app purchases
15
Leaf Identification
Leaf Identification
Leaf Identification
Tree & Flower Identifier
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees by taking a photo. This AI-powered app recognizes over 20,000 species with high accuracy, even offline. It's perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, and families wanting to learn more about the plant world.

AI plant scannerIdentify flowers, trees, and herbsOffline identification
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Flora Health Guide & AI Chat
Free

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees by taking a photo. Access detailed information and track your discoveries with a vast database and intuitive interface. Become a plant expert with this AI-powered guide.

AI-powered plant identification10,000+ plant database95% identification accuracy
📚 Education
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
17
TreeID - Tree Identifier
TreeID - Tree Identifier
TreeID - Tree Identifier
Identify Trees by Photo
Free

Identify trees instantly by taking a photo or uploading an image. Get common and scientific names, plus detailed facts about growth, habitat, and lifespan. Build a personal collection of identified trees.

Instant tree identification via photoDetailed tree informationDatabase of over 8,000 trees
📚 Education
(134)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Photo Plant Identification
Photo Plant Identification
Photo Plant Identification
by 慧敏 赵
Free

Instantly identify plants and flowers using AI by taking a photo or uploading an image. Explore thousands of species, learn their characteristics, and get basic care details.

AI-powered plant recognitionIdentify from photos or galleryThousands of species covered
📚 Education
(211)
ad-supported
20
Seek by iNaturalist
Seek by iNaturalist
Seek by iNaturalist
Identify plants & animals
Free

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your phone's camera. Learn about the organisms around you and earn badges for your discoveries. It's a fun, kid-safe way to explore nature and expand your knowledge of the living world.

Image recognition for plant and animal identificationLearn about local speciesEarn badges for observations
📚 Education
(31K)
free