# ArchAIDE

> The essential tool for the automatic recognition of archaeological potsherds.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.inera.archaide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.inera.archaide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.inera.archaide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Inera srl
- **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN
- **Downloads:** 11,311
- **Rating:** 1.92 / 5 (61 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-30
- **First published:** 2019-07-15
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.inera.archaide)
- **Website:** [http://www.inera.it](http://www.inera.it/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.inera.it](http://www.inera.it/)

## Description

"ArchAIDE" is an essential Android app designed for archaeologists to recognize and archive pottery sherds automatically. Users can capture images of potsherds, upload them, and receive identification results based on a comprehensive reference database. The app supports collaborative data sharing and offers tools for decoration and shape recognition, ensuring archaeologists can streamline their workflows and access knowledge on-site without needing paper resources.

## Rankings

- #539,782 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

Multiple reviewers report the app is largely unusable: most cannot upload or add images, many experience login/account failures, and the app often freezes or blocks progress. Users also repeatedly complain about poor usability and a lack of clear instructions or guidance. There are virtually no consistent positive points in the reviews.

### Cons

- Cannot add or upload photos — no option to take, choose, or import images (frequently reported)
- Login and account problems — credentials not recognized, users locked out or unable to sign in
- App often doesn’t work or is unresponsive — freezes, blocks on steps, or generally unusable
- Poor usability and lack of instructions/help — help guide missing or unhelpful, UI confusing to use

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