PlantSnap
An app that identifies plants from a photo and saves them to a library.
What PlantSnap does
PlantSnap identifies plants from a photo and keeps your finds in a personal library. It has a community feed and a map of plants other people have snapped. The free version shows ads and limits how many plants you can identify, and paid plans remove the limits.
PlantSnap was one of the early plant ID apps. You take a photo, it suggests what the plant is, and you can save it to your own library with care notes. There's also a community where people share finds, plus a map that shows what others have identified around the world.
The free version is limited. Independent testers describe a small number of free IDs before you have to wait, and the store listings show ads, packs of extra snaps and several premium plans, including monthly, yearly and lifetime options.
In a 2025 test of wild plants in the UK, PlantSnap got most of them wrong, while free apps like PlantNet and Flora Incognita did far better. A 2022 review found it closer to the mark, but with heavy ads. If you try it, compare its answer with another app, and never rely on it to decide whether a plant is safe to eat or touch.
Alternatives to PlantSnap
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone who needs reliable IDs of wild plants. People who dislike ads.
Pricing
Free planThe free version has ads and a limited number of IDs. The App Store lists premium at $2.99 a month, yearly plans from $21.99, lifetime access from $29.99, and packs of 5 snaps for $0.99.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Lifetime purchase option
- Community and map are fun to browse
- Works on iPhone and Android
Watch out for
- Ads in the free version
- Limited free IDs
- Weak accuracy in a recent independent test
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Questions people ask
Is PlantSnap free?
There's a free version with ads and a limited number of IDs. Paid plans remove the limits, including a one-time lifetime option.
Does PlantSnap have ads?
Yes. Both store listings say the app contains ads.
Is PlantSnap accurate?
Results in independent tests have been mixed, and a 2025 test of wild plants found it got most of them wrong. Double-check with a second app.
Can I use PlantSnap to check if a plant is edible?
No. Never rely on an app to decide whether a plant is safe to eat or touch. Check with a local expert.