# Plant App - Plant Identifier

> Plant identifier: Identify plants, trees, weeds, flowers. Disease diagnosis.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.scaleup.plantid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ScaleUp
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 12,867,902
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (546,981 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2022-04-18
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 299 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scaleup.plantid)
- **Website:** [https://plantapp.app/](https://plantapp.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://plantapp.app/privacy](https://plantapp.app/privacy)

## Description

**Plant App - Plant Identifier** is the most accurate AI-powered plant identification extension, recognizing over 46,000 plants with 95% accuracy—better than most experts. Simply snap or upload a photo to instantly identify flowers, trees, succulents, and weeds.

Beyond identification, the app diagnoses plant diseases and offers detailed care guides including watering schedules tailored to your plants. Features like customizable reminders ensure your garden thrives, while the personal plant collection helps you track growth and health. Enrich your botanical knowledge daily with recommended articles. Perfect for gardeners, plant lovers, and nature enthusiasts seeking expert advice at their fingertips.

## Rankings

- #11,263 — Overall
- #16 — Education (Free)
- #19 — Education (Gross)
- #177 — Top app in Argentina
- #15 — identify

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BILLING`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `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.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.scaleup.plantid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.scaleup.plantid.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many praise the plant identification and care reminders, noting it’s helpful for houseplants/gardening. However, a sizable number report accuracy problems (misidentifications), a costly paid model with confusing cancellation policies, privacy concerns about data collection, and misleading ads or AI-only visuals lacking real photos. Some UX issues (hard to exit or cancel) exacerbate frustration. Overall, usefulness is acknowledged by some, but reliability, pricing, and privacy concerns lead to widespread dissatisfaction among others.

### Pros

- Helpful plant identification feature
- Useful reminders for plant care
- Beneficial for houseplants and gardening
- Some users find the app informative and praise it as a great app

### Cons

- Frequent misidentifications and overall accuracy issues
- Paid model with high costs and price complaints
- Cancellation difficulties and being charged after cancellation
- Privacy concerns about data collection
- Misleading ads and AI-only visuals with no real photos

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