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PictureThis - Plant Identifier

PictureThis - Plant Identifier

4.6
Downloads: 50,000,000+ Reviews: 737,000 Content Rating: Everyone
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Overview

Category

Education

Developer

Glority Global Group Ltd.

Price

Free

Released On

Jul 21, 2017

Version

5.20.0

Requires Android

9

In-App Purchases

$1.99 - $49.99 per item

Contains Ads

No

Updated At

Feb 4, 2026

Features

PictureThis identifies 1,000,000+ plants daily with over 98% accuracy—your personal plant expert in your pocket. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding plant parent, PictureThis makes plant identification and care easy and accessible. Discover the power of plant knowledge, get answers to your gardening questions, and transform your garden with confidence.

KEY FEATURES: Accurate Plant Identifier Renowned as the best plant identification app, PictureThis offers unmatched accuracy and use...

PictureThis identifies 1,000,000+ plants daily with over 98% accuracy—your personal plant expert in your pocket. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding plant parent, PictureThis makes plant identification and care easy and accessible. Discover the power of plant knowledge, get answers to your gardening questions, and transform your garden with confidence. KEY FEATURES:Accurate Plant IdentifierRenowned as the best plant identification app, PictureThis offers unmatched accuracy and user-friendliness, making plant identification effortless. Identify over 400,000+ plant species with over 98% accuracy. Just take a picture, and our revolutionary identification engine will provide the plant’s name and detailed information instantly. Wondering about the name of a beautiful plant you saw on a walk? Simply snap a photo and let PictureThis do the rest! Plant Disease Auto Diagnose & CureSnap a photo of a sick plant, and PictureThis will diagnose the disease and offer treatment advice. It’s like having a plant doctor on call! Your favorite houseplant has developed brown spots on its leaves. Take a picture using PictureThis, and within seconds, receive a diagnosis and step-by-step treatment plan to restore your plant’s health. Personalized Care PlansNeed advice on how to care for your plants? PictureThis provides detailed care instructions, including how often to water, when to fertilize, and the best light conditions, ensuring your plant thrives. Toxic Plant WarningIdentify toxic plants and receive warnings to keep your pets, children, and family safe. You bring home a new plant but are unsure if it’s safe for your pets. PictureThis will alert you if the plant is toxic and provide safety guidelines to protect your loved ones. Weed IdentificationEasily identify weeds in your garden and get tips on how to control or remove them. If you notice a new plant growing in your garden beds and suspect it might be a weed, snap a photo with PictureThis to confirm its identity and receive guidance on how to manage it effectively. Water Tracker&ReminderNever forget to water your plants again with timely notifications. Busy schedule making it hard to remember when to water your plants? PictureThis sends you reminders so you can keep your plants hydrated and healthy without the guesswork. Light Exposure MonitoringTrack how much sunlight your plant is getting with our light meter to ensure it’s getting the right amount of light. You’re worried your indoor plant isn’t getting enough light. Use the PictureThis light meter to check its exposure and adjust its position for optimal growth. Manage Your Plant CollectionTrack all the plants you identify and build your own plant wishlist. Create your personal fingertip garden with PictureThis. You have a growing collection of plants and want to keep track of them. Use PictureThis to catalog your plants, including photos and notes, and create a wishlist for future purchases. Expert ConsultationHave plant-related questions? Chat with our experts 24/7 to get personalized advice and tips tailored to your specific gardening needs. Join PictureThis today and take your gardening experience to the next level! Wonder no more—identify, learn, and care for your plants with us. Let's make the world greener, one plant at a time. CONNECT WITH USFacebook. com/PictureThisAITwitter. com/PictureThisAIInstagram. com/PictureThisA

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Ratings breakdown

737,000 reviews
5★
80%
4★
10%
3★
3%
2★
1%
1★
6%

Developer contact

Name

Glority Global Group Limited

Address

11/F CAPITAL CTR 151 GLOUCESTER RD 灣仔 Hong Kong

Phone

+852 5693 2660

Support

support@picturethisai.com

Privacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PictureThis free to use, or does it require a subscription?
high

PictureThis can be downloaded for free, but accessing its features requires a subscription. According to recent user reviews, the 'free trial' option still asks for a credit card to start, which users find misleading. The app description states premium features like plant identification, disease diagnosis, and care plans are part of a subscription, with pricing ranging from $1.99 - $49.99 per item.

Source: user_reviews, app_metadata

How accurate is PictureThis at identifying plants?
medium

The app's description claims over 98% accuracy and identifies 1,000,000+ plants daily. One user review supports this, saying it does a great job identifying 'mystery plants'. However, a different review from the recent sample expresses skepticism about the app's disease diagnosis feature, suggesting that while species ID is good, the health assessment may be overly cautious.

Source: app_metadata, user_reviews

Can PictureThis help me diagnose a sick plant?
low

Yes, the app's description highlights a 'Plant Disease Auto Diagnose & Cure' feature. However, one user review (rating 4) noted that the diagnosis feature seems to over-identify every small spot as a serious pathogen, which they described as likely AI-driven and not entirely reliable.

Source: app_metadata, user_reviews

How to Use

PictureThis is a mobile app that uses a camera to identify plants from photos and provides detailed care information, disease diagnosis, and garden management tools. (app_description)

Getting Started

Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted

  1. Step 1: Download PictureThis from the Google Play Store and open the app.
  2. Step 2: When you see a plant you want to identify, tap the camera icon to take a clear photo of the plant, focusing on leaves and flowers.
  3. Step 3: Wait a few seconds for the app to analyze the image. It will display the plant's name, Latin name, and a detailed information card.
  4. Step 4: To use advanced features like disease diagnosis, care reminders, or the plant library, you will need to start a subscription. Be aware that user reviews indicate this process may require a credit card even for a 'free trial'.

Key Features (from app listing)

Source: app_description

  • Plant Identification: Identifies over 400,000+ species with over 98% accuracy from a simple photo.
  • Plant Disease Auto Diagnosis: Diagnoses plant diseases from a photo and provides treatment advice.
  • Personalized Care Plans: Provides detailed care schedules for watering, fertilizing, and light exposure.
  • Toxic Plant Warning: Alerts users if a plant is toxic to pets or children.
Pro Tip: Before subscribing for a free trial, check if the basic identification feature works to your satisfaction without a payment. Recent reviews suggest that the disease diagnosis feature may be overly sensitive, so cross-reference its advice with other sources.

Derived from user feedback in recent_reviews #5, which expresses skepticism about the disease diagnosis accuracy, and recent_reviews #1 and #2, which highlight frustration with the credit card requirement for the free trial.

How this content was created

Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata

AI generated: Yes

Data sources:
  • Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), November 20, 2024 to February 13, 2026
  • Google Play ratings distribution
  • App Store listing metadata
Limitations:
  • Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
  • High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
  • Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
  • No real-world app testing was conducted
  • Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
  • This analysis is based on only 5 recent reviews; no data from other sampling buckets was available.

Pros & Cons

Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews

Pros

  • The app is praised for being easy to use and a great value for its premium features, including plant tracking and care information. low

    Theme 'ease of use and value' identified in recent_reviews #3. The reviewer independently describes the app as 'easy to use' and 'amazingly cheap for the premium version', highlighting positive aspects of the user experience and pricing.

    Evidence (1)
    “I absolutely adore this app! it's so easy to use, it's amazingly cheap for the premium version (like, shockingly so), and it keeps track of what's in your garden, how to care for it, and even how to pronounce the Latin names!”
    Rating: 5★ March 21, 2025 3,204 likes
  • The app is considered effective for identifying mystery plants, though its disease diagnosis feature is met with some skepticism. low

    Theme 'good identification but skeptical disease diagnosis' identified in recent_reviews #5. The reviewer states the app 'does a better job telling me about mystery plants' but criticizes the diagnosis feature for being overzealous, suggesting it's AI-driven and not entirely reliable.

    Evidence (1)
    “However, it seems to think every slightly brown leaf is a pathogen and is killing the plant. Even tiny spots! I don't follow its tips to the letter, because I'm sure some of it is AI or whatever. But it does a better job telling me about mystery plants”
    Rating: 4★ February 13, 2026 32 likes

Cons

  • A recurring recent concern is that the app's 'free trial' requires a credit card, which users find deceptive and a significant barrier to trying the app. high

    Theme 'forced credit card for free trial' identified in recent_reviews #1 and #2. Both reviewers independently report that the app asks for a credit card to start the free trial, calling into question the 'free' claim and creating a poor first impression.

    Evidence (2)
    “So, what is the point of using the word "free" if a customer has to submit a credit card just to open the app?! I need to know "what I'm buying before I buy".”
    Rating: 1★ September 05, 2025 1,700 likes
    “Requires a credit card for a "free trial". the only reason I didn't give 1 star is because the app does seem to work. If they fix the free trial to actually be free I will adjust the rating.”
    Rating: 2★ May 13, 2025 2,707 likes
  • A data loss issue is reported by 1 reviewer, where the app deleted their plant library after a subscription problem, leading to a frustrating re-subscription and loss of care data. low

    Theme 'data loss after subscription issue' identified in recent_reviews #4. The reviewer describes a specific bug where their plant library was deleted and they had to resubscribe despite having already paid, causing a major disruption.

    Evidence (1)
    “This app helped my plants thrive until it deleted them all and now I don't know when they were last cared for. i had to add them all back to my library. I hope this hiccup that IT was unable to help with doesn't kill my plants. I also had to resubscribe, despite paying $20 for an entire year back in”
    Rating: 3★ November 20, 2024 594 likes

Recent Reviews

M. S

1★

So, what is the point of using the word "free" if a customer has to submit a credit card just to open the app?! I need to know "what I'm buying before I buy". I've already deleted several other plant app that had too many program errors that negated the possibility of a subscription. If I can't see how this works, how can you possibly expect me to give my CC information, even if it's a 7 day trial, when I don't know if it ACTUALLY WORKS?! The reviews may be phishing.

September 05, 2025 1,700 likes

Andrew Powers

2★

Requires a credit card for a "free trial". the only reason I didn't give 1 star is because the app does seem to work. If they fix the free trial to actually be free I will adjust the rating. Remember, it isn't free if you need a credit card even if they don't charge. Edit in response: still requires a credit card therefore not a free trial of premium features.

May 13, 2025 2,707 likes

Jennifer Monroe

5★

I absolutely adore this app! it's so easy to use, it's amazingly cheap for the premium version (like, shockingly so), and it keeps track of what's in your garden, how to care for it, and even how to pronounce the Latin names! I use it constantly: when I'm in someone else's yard, on hikes, in new places with unfamiliar flora...and it has never given me a single error or problem. It really is wonderful. Thanks devs for a fantastic app!

March 21, 2025 3,204 likes

Christy Hall

3★

This app helped my plants thrive until it deleted them all and now I don't know when they were last cared for. i had to add them all back to my library. I hope this hiccup that IT was unable to help with doesn't kill my plants. I also had to resubscribe, despite paying $20 for an entire year back in May. The new sub is $40 and somehow stacked on my previous subscription. If any more issues arise, I will have to find another app to track my plant care. suggested fix has already been attempted.

November 20, 2024 594 likes

Niki A.E.

4★

Been using it for a while and it's pretty good. However, it seems to think every slightly brown leaf is a pathogen and is killing the plant. Even tiny spots! I don't follow its tips to the letter, because I'm sure some of it is AI or whatever. But it does a better job telling me about mystery plants than Google photo search does, and I use it to keep track of watering, repotting, and all that.

February 13, 2026 32 likes