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PictureThis - Plant Identifier: Comprehensive Review of Accuracy and Functionality

by Glority Global Group Ltd.

4.8
IOSEducation
PictureThis identifies over 400,000 plant species with 98% accuracy through photo recognition. The app provides detailed care instructions and disease diagnostics for gardeners and plant enthusiasts seeking reliable botanical identification.

Detailed Review

PictureThis - Plant Identifier represents a sophisticated mobile solution for botanical recognition, developed by Glority Global Group Ltd. The application occupies a premium position in the plant identification market, distinguishing itself through claimed 98% accuracy rates and extensive species coverage. Its core functionality centers on using smartphone cameras to instantly analyze and categorize flora, serving both casual users and gardening professionals. The application's primary feature involves capturing plant photographs through the iOS device's camera, after which the proprietary algorithm cross-references visual data against a database of over 400,000 species. Beyond basic identification, the platform provides comprehensive plant profiles including scientific classifications, growth characteristics, and geographical distribution patterns. Additional functionality includes disease diagnosis capabilities, where users can submit images of unhealthy plants to receive treatment recommendations and preventive care advice. The system also offers personalized care reminders for watering, fertilizing, and seasonal maintenance based on identified species. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with an intuitive interface that prioritizes the identification workflow. The camera integration operates seamlessly, with automatic focus and lighting optimization specifically tuned for plant photography. Results typically appear within 2-3 seconds after image capture, presenting information through clean cards displaying plant names, confidence percentages, and expandable information sections. Real-world usage patterns show particularly strong adoption among urban gardeners verifying nursery purchases, hikers documenting wilderness flora, and homeowners identifying landscape plants. User feedback consistently highlights accuracy reliability, with multiple reviews specifically noting verification against external sources. Elkmont, AL (August 5, 2025) reported cross-referencing identifications with other sources and finding consistent accuracy. FireDzine (August 5, 2025) emphasized effective disease diagnosis functionality, while cbxxxx8 (August 5, 2025) noted sufficient value to justify subscription continuation after trial period. These patterns suggest particularly strong performance in common horticultural scenarios rather than rare botanical specimens. The application demonstrates notable strengths in identification speed and database breadth, though limitations include subscription requirements for full functionality and potential challenges with immature or damaged specimens. Performance remains optimal with clear, well-lit photographs of distinctive plant features rather than entire landscapes. Ideal use cases include garden center plant verification, wilderness hiking documentation, and household plant maintenance management, while professional botanists might require supplementary tools for specialized research contexts.

Key Features

  • Instant plant identification through photo analysis against 400,000+ species database with 98% claimed accuracy
  • Comprehensive plant profiles including scientific names, care requirements, and environmental preferences
  • Disease diagnosis functionality providing treatment recommendations for unhealthy plants
  • Personalized care reminders scheduling watering, fertilizing, and seasonal maintenance tasks
  • Offline identification capability allowing use in areas without internet connectivity
  • Plant collection tracking enabling users to maintain digital inventories of their plants

Why Users Love It

High identification accuracy
Comprehensive plant database

Perfect for: Gardeners, hikers, and plant enthusiasts seeking reliable botanical identification

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#8

+1 from last week

Best Rank

#3

All-time high

Average Rank

#15

30-day average

User Reviews

NinaRVA
Jul 31, 2025

There are very few apps I pay for-this is one of them! This app has brought a lot of joy into my life through education and accuracy of identifying flowers, plants and trees. It’s been very accurate and also gives good tips on how to care for a sick plant. If you like plants-this is a good app to have! Worth the money There are very few apps I pay for-this is one of them! This app has brought a lot of joy into my life through education and accuracy of identifying flowers, plants and trees. It’s been very accurate and also gives good tips on how to care for a sick plant. If you like plants-this is a good app to have!

iwhensnevsoa
Jul 30, 2025

Been using this app for so long, it’s helped identify the weeds in my garden- even some plants that looked like the ones I were growing were weeds! UNDER APPRECIATED Been using this app for so long, it’s helped identify the weeds in my garden- even some plants that looked like the ones I were growing were weeds!

tarit3
Aug 5, 2025

My favorite pic ID app for all plants - house and outdoors! The Best My favorite pic ID app for all plants - house and outdoors!

cbxxxx8
Aug 5, 2025

I downloaded this on a trial basis and have used it so frequently that I will definitely continue subscribing. It not only identifies a huge variety of plants it also provides other useful information. I seldom write reviews, but for this one I had to because I’m so impressed and grateful for the help it’s given me. Note, I have a masters degree in landscape architecture and think this app is good for both professionals who don’t necessarily know everything and for every day gardeners like myself. Outstanding tool for gardeners I downloaded this on a trial basis and have used it so frequently that I will definitely continue subscribing. It not only identifies a huge variety of plants it also provides other useful information. I seldom write reviews, but for this one I had to because I’m so impressed and grateful for the help it’s given me. Note, I have a masters degree in landscape architecture and think this app is good for both professionals who don’t necessarily know everything and for every day gardeners like myself.

Elkmont, AL
Aug 5, 2025

It’s so much better than the free version. I always check another source to verify the ID, and so far it’s been right every time! Pay for this! It’s so much better than the free version. I always check another source to verify the ID, and so far it’s been right every time!

App Details

Developer

Glority Global Group Ltd.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025