# Kush Scan: Cannabis Strains ID

> The #1 free plant identification app for weed strains. Scan buds & check THC %

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kushscan.kushscan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sofiia Smaliuk
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 174,232
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (1,152 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.99.04
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2019-04-15
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kushscan.kushscan)
- **Website:** [http://kushscan.org/](http://kushscan.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kushscan.org/pp.html](http://kushscan.org/pp.html)

## Description

Kush Scan is a free cannabis plant identifier and strain finder powered by AI that helps you identify strains from photos. Snap a photo of your cannabis flower and get the strain name, THC levels, and whether the bud is mostly sativa, indica, or a hybrid, along with an in-depth strain guide featuring popular varieties like Sour Diesel, Blue Dream, OG Kush, Pineapple Express, and more.

In addition to identification, Kush Scan offers a Kushagram community to share photos, a history log to track your cannabis journey, and a education-first approach that prioritizes information over purchases. Please note: results are for entertainment and educational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice; accuracy is not guaranteed.

## Rankings

- #170,037 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.kushscan.kushscan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for its weed-specific concept, ease of use, and social sharing features, with occasional accurate matches. However, it is hampered by poor accuracy, a limited database, and results that depend on photo angle. Many reviews flag payment and subscription problems and distrustful behavior, along with missing features like maps. Overall, Kush Scan is appealing but often unreliable and financially problematic for users.

### Pros

- Innovative weed-specific identification with a scanner and Leafly-like feel
- Fun social sharing features and community vibe
- Smooth, clean UI and beginner-friendly design
- Occasional accurate identifications for some strains (e.g., OG Kush, Pineapple Express)

### Cons

- Inaccurate identifications and a limited database; results vary with angle and many strains are not recognized
- Subscription and payment issues, including auto charges and pressure to pay even when not functioning
- Trust and reliability concerns, including multiple claims of scams
- Missing features like a map for locating strains or dispensaries
- General unreliability and reports that the free version does not work well

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