Plant Identification ++

At a glance

• Editor score
  4.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  iPhone users seeking basic plant photo matching
• Free plan
  Yes
• Identification scope
  Plants
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Identifies plants from camera or photo-library images
  • Suggests multiple possible matches and displays plant information
  • Keeps identification history and supports sharing photos and details

• Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS only
  • Identification is focused on plants
  • Community and plant-care features are described as future features

Our verdict on Plant Identification ++

Plant Identification ++ is an iPhone app for people who want to identify plants from a photo, whether they take one with the camera or select one from their photo library. Its stated subjects include flowers, trees, leaves and other plants, and the App Store describes it as intended for curious users, gardeners and horticulture specialists. The app returns possible matches rather than presenting a single match as the only option, then provides information about identified plants. It is a focused visual identification tool, not a general-purpose image identification app.

The main workflow is photo matching: submit an image, review multiple possible plant matches, and read information about the identified plant. The ability to revisit identification history makes the app useful for keeping track of past lookups, while sharing supports passing along plant photos and identification details. Those functions suit occasional identification and personal reference. The listing also names photo diagnosis as a feature, though the supplied product description frames the core experience around identifying plants from photos rather than detailing a separate diagnostic workflow.

Plant Identification ++ is offered as a free download with in-app purchases. The App Store listing describes monthly and annual premium subscriptions as well as a one-time payment option. This provides a choice between free access and paid options, but prospective buyers should check the in-app purchase terms before choosing a paid option. The platform limit is clear: it is an iOS app, so it is not a fit for people seeking an Android or desktop tool. Community and plant-care features are described as future features, not current capabilities. Choose it for straightforward plant photo matching and saved history; look elsewhere if you need broader device support or community functions now.

Plant Identification ++ pricing

Plant Identification ++ fact sheet

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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Last updated 3 Oct 2026 · How we research and update