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PictureThis
By Glority Global Group Ltd.. Visit PictureThis
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A commercial plant identification and care app. Users snap a photo of a plant to get its name, care tips, toxicity notes and a diagnosis of leaf problems. It is built for gardeners and houseplant owners rather than for children, and most features sit behind the PictureThis Pro subscription after a free trial. The App Store rates it 4+ and lists it in Education, but the company's own terms say users must be 18.
Our take: Accurate for a parent's own gardening questions; not a children's app under its own terms.
| Ages it suits | adults (terms say 18+) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | 18+ only. The terms describe the user as at least 18 and say the service is not for anyone under 18. The privacy policy says it does not knowingly collect data from children under 16. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free download with trial; PictureThis Pro in-app prices on the US App Store range from $3.99 to $39.99, family plan $49.99 (Oct 2026). |
| Works on | iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | No account needed |
| Ads | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | Image recognition identifies plants from photos and suggests diseases and care steps. |
What's good
- Among the most accurate plant IDs in independent tests
- Toxicity and care notes
- Polished, easy camera flow
Watch for
- Terms say 18+ only despite the 4+ store rating
- Subscription upsell after free trial
- Cross-app tracking and ad networks
- Not designed for children
Data and privacy
Lets analytics vendors and ad networks track activity through cookies to show interest-based ads, and offers an ad-supported free option. The App Store label lists purchases, identifiers and usage data as used to track you across other companies' apps. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
Independent tests rate its accuracy high: 94% correct first suggestion in a University of Maryland Extension test of nine apps, and most accurate on 55 tree species in a peer-reviewed study.
In the Big Index
- On the list 13 AI science and nature apps for curious kids
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Where these facts come from
- https://www.picturethisai.com/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.danatech.xingseus
- https://api-java.picturethisai.com/static/user_agreement.html
- https://api-java.picturethisai.com/static/privacy_policy.html
- https://extension.umd.edu/resource/snap-it-or-scrap-it-putting-plant-id-apps-test
- https://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/48/1/27
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