Take a photo of a leaf, flower, bark, or whole plant. Plantsnap's AI returns a match, a confidence level, and the details that matter — common name, scientific name, native range, growth habit. Built for the moments you're standing in the garden center aisle or squinting at a trail-side weed.
What plant is this? Identify it from a photo
You have a plant in front of you and you need the name. Plantsnap uses one photo to return a species name and confidence, then short care notes. Free on iPhone and iPad.
4.4★Rating
145Reviews
11Languages
What it does
Identify any plant from a photo
How it works
How plant identification by photo works
Snap
Open the app, frame the leaf or flower, tap the shutter.
Match
Get a species match with confidence, care needs, and common pitfalls.
Save
Add it to your collection so the care notes are one tap away next time.
Houseplant identification and outdoor plants
Indoor, outdoor, garden center, trail — point, snap, learn.
You found a plant you love. You don't know its name, you don't know if it's safe, and the care tag at the garden center might as well be in a different language.
Plantsnap reads the plant for you — so the next question is "how much light?" not "what even is this?"
Care tips after you know the name
Every identification comes with a houseplant identification summary: light needs, watering rhythm, soil preference, and the mistakes most people make with that species. No horticultural degree required. The guidance is short, specific, and written for someone who has never kept a plant alive on purpose.
Spot plant problems from a photo
Yellowing leaf? Sticky residue? Crispy edges? Snap the affected area and Plantsnap checks visible symptoms for common issues — overwatering, light stress, fungal spots, the usual pests. You get a likely cause and a first step, not a doom scroll.
Your plants, in one place.
Save identifications to a personal plant list. Revisit care notes before a trip, before a repot, before a move. iCloud sync keeps the list on your iPhone and iPad. Your collection is for you — not a social feed.
Plant parents, plant newbies, and a few certified plant killers.
"Very easy app to install and use."— App Store review
Plantsnap is rated 4.4 stars across 145 reviews on the App Store. The kind of feedback we hear most: "I finally know what this is" and "the care tips are actually useful." Real users, real plants, real windowsills.
4.4★
Average rating
145
Reviews and counting
11
Languages
Real plants. Real reviewers.
Loved by plant parents
Three real reviews from the App Store. Read all 145 to see what people are saying.
Identify
Nice and sharp
Very easy app to install and use. great!!
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Free to start. Pay only if you want the full toolkit.
Free download
$0/forever
- Instant plant identification from a photo
- Common-name match with confidence level
- Save identifications to your plant list
- iPhone & iPad, iOS 17.0 or later
Premium Weekly
$4.99/week
- Unlimited identifications
- Full care library — light, water, soil
- Plant-health diagnosis for visible symptoms
- iCloud sync of your plant collection
- 11 languages supported
Premium Annual
$24.99/year
- Unlimited identifications
- Full care library — light, water, soil
- Plant-health diagnosis for visible symptoms
- iCloud sync of your plant collection
- Save 58% vs Premium Weekly
- 11 languages supported
Plantsnap is free to install. Premium Weekly is $4.99 and Premium Annual is $24.99 — both unlock unlimited identifications, the full care library, and the plant-health diagnosis. Cancel anytime in your iTunes settings. No ads, ever.
Free trial: New subscribers get a 3-day free trial. After the trial, your subscription automatically renews at $4.99/week or $24.99/year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store Settings. Renewal price equals initial price. Full terms: Terms of Service.
Frequently asked questions
Can Plantsnap tell me what plant this is from a picture?
Yes. Open the app, photograph a leaf, flower, or whole plant, and Plantsnap returns a match with a confidence level plus common and scientific names. Best results with a clear, well-lit photo of a healthy leaf or flower.
Is Plantsnap really free?
Yes — the download is free and the basic identification flow works without a subscription. Premium is $4.99/week or $24.99/year if you want unlimited identifications, full care plans, and the health diagnosis.
How accurate is the plant identification?
Most common houseplants and garden plants come back with a high-confidence match in seconds. Exotic or wilted specimens are harder — the app tells you how confident it is so you know when to take a second photo.
What devices does it work on?
Plantsnap is built for iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.0 or later.
Do I need to create an account?
No account required to use the app. Your saved plants sync through your personal iCloud, not a Plantsnap account.
Is my photo data private?
Yes. We don't sell your data, and the developer page on the App Store confirms the only data collected (purchase history) is not linked back to you. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.