# Picture Fish - Fish Identifier

> Fish scanner, identify fish of saltwater, freshwater or brackishwater with a nap

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturefish](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturefish)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.glority.picturefish`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Next Vision Limited
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 841,016
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (3,720 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.23
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-03
- **First published:** 2020-01-01
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glority.picturefish)
- **Website:** [http://picturefishai.com](http://picturefishai.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app-service.picturefishai.com/static/privacy\_policy.html](https://app-service.picturefishai.com/static/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Picture Fish is an AI-powered Chrome extension designed for fish lovers and enthusiasts. Users can identify over 3,000 species of fish, sharks, rays, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms simply by taking or uploading a photo. This tool quickly provides detailed information about the fish and related similar species.

Beyond identification, Picture Fish offers rich encyclopedic knowledge and care tips for aquarium fish, making it invaluable for aquarium owners and fishing hobbyists. Its user-friendly interface allows users to save identified species in a personal collection, enhancing the learning and discovery experience. Ideal for anglers, scuba divers, snorkelers, and anyone passionate about marine life.

## Rankings

- #75,572 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise ease of use and occasional quick identifications, useful in tournaments or identifying easy species. But the app is widely criticized for unreliability: frequent misidentifications and inaccuracies across many taxa. Pricing is controversial—free trial only and perceived deception, with some calling it a scam. Additional recurring complaints include US-centric results, no text search, and poor image handling (no zoom, slow gallery, awkward photo selection). Overall, reliability and pricing issues limit usefulness.

### Pros

- Easy to use with step-by-step guidance and image capture is straightforward.
- Provides quick identifications for some simple species or scenarios (e.g., horseshoe crab) when it works.
- Helpful in real-world use cases like fishing tournaments.
- Identifies at least some easy fish correctly, offering real value in certain cases.
- Generally useful to have as a fish identification tool in the field.

### Cons

- Frequent inaccuracies and misidentifications across many species, leading to unreliable results.
- Pricing concerns: free trial only and perceived deception, with some reviewers labeling it a scam.
- Geographical bias and US-centric results; results may not adapt to other regions.
- Poor image handling and UI: no zoom, no text search, and slow/awkward gallery/photo selection.
- Incomplete coverage: misses many species and lacks support for invertebrates or reptiles.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturefish)