PictureThis

What Is It, In Plain Words?

PictureThis is a phone app that identifies plants. Take a photo of a leaf, flower or tree, and it tells you what it is and how to look after it.

It can also suggest what's wrong with a poorly plant, such as too much water or a pest.

What You Can Use It For

• Mystery plants. Find out what's growing in the border of the house you've just moved into.
• Care tips. How often to water, how much light it needs.
• Sick plants. Photograph yellow leaves and get ideas about the cause.

Getting Started Step By Step

On A Phone Or Tablet

1. Open the App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play (Android).
2. Search for PictureThis and check it's made by Glority. Copycat apps exist.
3. Tap Get or Install, then open it.
4. When it opens, it may show an offer for a paid trial. Look for a small X or Skip to close it if you only want the free version.

Identifying A Plant

1. Tap the camera button.
2. Get close so the leaf or flower fills the screen, in good light.
3. Take the photo and read the result.

Things To Try Typing

Things to try in the app.

What It Costs

There's a free version with limits. A paid Premium plan adds unlimited identifications and expert help, and the app often offers a free trial that turns into a paid plan.

We couldn't confirm the price of PictureThis Premium on the official site when we checked on 16 October 2026, so we're not printing a figure. Please check the official site for the current price where you live.

Privacy And Safety

• The app may use your location and photos. Only allow what you're comfortable with in your phone's settings.
• Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).

Good Points And Watch-Outs

Good Points

• Quick, usually accurate results.
• Clear care instructions.
• Big photos and simple screens.

Watch-Outs

• Watch out for the trial offer when you first open it. It becomes a paid plan unless you cancel.
• Don't rely on it to tell you if a wild plant or mushroom is safe to eat.
• It may be wrong with unusual plants.

Similar Tools

• PlantNet: a free plant identifier from scientists.
• Seek by iNaturalist: identifies plants and wildlife, no account needed.
• Google Lens: point your camera at anything to identify it.

Common Questions

Is PictureThis free?

There's a free version with limits. Premium costs extra, and the free trial turns into a paid plan unless you cancel.

Can it tell me if a plant is poisonous?

It gives information, but never eat a wild plant based on an app.

How do I skip the trial offer?

Look for a small X or Skip on the offer screen.