Tree Identifier - TreeBarkId
Plant & Wood ID
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Snap a tree photo to ID it with TreeBarkId. Discover its species, bark features, height, native range, ideal growing conditions and simple care tips.
Curious about the trees around you? Tree Identifier - TreeBarkID makes it effortless to identify trees just by taking a photo of their bark, leaves, or overall shape. Whether you are on a walk, in your garden, or exploring a local park, simply snap a picture and let our AI tell you what you are looking at in seconds.
TreeBarkID is ideal for walkers, students, nature lovers, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand the trees in their world without needing a bulky field guide.
Key benefits:
- Turn any photo into an ID
Take a clear picture of bark, leaves, branches, or the whole tree and get an instant identification. For example, find out whether that peeling white trunk is a silver birch or a young sycamore.
- Explore trees from around the world
Whether it is a maple on your street or a tropical tree you spot on holiday, TreeBarkID helps you recognise species from many different regions and climates.
- Go beyond just the name
See the common and scientific names, species family, and key traits that make the tree unique. Discover facts like typical height, natural range, leaf shape, and common uses.
- Build your personal tree log
Save every tree you identify to your collection. Look back at what you have found on past walks, track which species grow near you, and watch your tree knowledge grow over time.
- Start learning instantly
No account or login required. Open the app, take a photo, and get your result. Ideal for quick use on the trail, in class, or during a stroll.
Unlock a richer way to experience woods, parks, and city streets with Tree Identifier - TreeBarkID. Turn everyday trees into stories you can recognise and remember.
Upgrade to TreeBarkID Pro for even more:
- Unlimited identifications
Identify as many trees as you like, whenever you like, with no daily or monthly limits.
- Faster AI responses
Get results more quickly when you are on the move, so you can spend less time waiting and more time exploring.
- Higher accuracy and detail
Access more precise identifications and richer information to help you tell apart lookalike species.
- Nature guide access
Browse a growing guide with curated tree information, tips for recognising species, and context that turns quick IDs into deeper learning.
- Map your discoveries
See where you identified each tree on an interactive map. Revisit your favourite spots, compare different locations, and turn your walks into a living tree journal.
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more Easier to find what you need with improved identification. Plus, we fixed bugs and optimised performance for a smoother, more reliable app.
2.5.1 1 day ago
- A smoother, clearer welcome flow to help you get started faster and use the app with confidence from day one.
- More reliable identity checks, making it easier to confirm your details, cut down errors, and keep your account secure.
- Behind-the-scenes improvements to squash bugs, speed up loading, and make every screen feel more responsive.
2.5.0 25 Mar
Weve made Tree Identifier - TreeBarkId even more helpful and easier to explore:
Sharper, more reliable identifications
- Refined guidance for identifying trees, bark, wood, and plant photos
- Clearer matches and fewer false positives, especially for tricky or partial photos
- Better support for close-ups, unusual angles, and low-light shots
New “More Apps” section in Settings
- Quickly discover other nature and identification apps from the same team
- Find tools that complement Tree Identifier - TreeBarkId, like apps focused on birds, insects, or other outdoor interests
- Explore recommendations without leaving the app
Update now to get more accurate IDs and discover more ways to explore the natural world.
2.4.3 23 Mar
- New collections: organise your nature finds your way. Create custom collections (for example: Back Garden Trees, Hiking Trip, Rare Finds) and assign each discovery so you can quickly revisit and compare them later.
- Smarter identification: we have upgraded our recognition system to improve accuracy across more plant types, including different barks, woods, and trees. Expect clearer matches, more reliable suggestions, and better results in varied lighting and angles.
- Smoother experience: we have fixed several bugs and optimised performance so the app opens faster, runs more reliably, and feels more responsive while you explore and identify.
2.4.2 16 Mar
We’ve fixed an issue where tree details only appeared in English, even when you chose a different language.
Now all tree information follows your language settings, so you can:
- Read species names and descriptions in your preferred language
- Better understand local tree characteristics and care tips
- Share accurate, localised tree information with others
If you spot anything that still isn’t translated, please let us know so we can keep improving.
2.4.1 12 Mar
This update gives you a smoother, smarter nature experience from the moment you open the app.
New in-app camera
Capture leaves, bark, flowers, and whole trees faster and more reliably, straight in the app. Less waiting, fewer retakes, and clearer photos mean more accurate IDs first time.
Smarter tree identification
We have improved recognition, so your results are more accurate, even with awkward angles or tricky lighting. Result pages now include clearer characteristics, similar species, and practical tips to tell lookalikes apart.
Expanded Nature Guide
Discover more species with richer descriptions, habitat details, visual traits, and seasonal notes. New, smarter filters help you narrow things down by location, size, leaf shape, and more, so you can find what you saw in just a few taps.
Better localisation
We have refined translations and terminology across all supported languages, so species names, field terms, and instructions make sense in your region and match what local guides use.
Under-the-bonnet improvements
We have tuned performance so browsing, searching, and saving observations feels faster and more responsive. Updated analytics help us understand which features you use most so we can improve them, and overall stability fixes reduce crashes and connection glitches.
2.4.0 10 Mar
- Discover even more about the plants and trees you identify, with richer details on appearance, habitat, care and common uses.
- Explore nature with confidence: the Nature Guide now includes deeper explanations, field tips and practical examples to help you recognise species in the real world.
- Identify more of what you see outdoors: we have added over 10,000 new species so you can quickly recognise even more local and exotic plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.
- Enjoy faster, more accurate identifications thanks to an improved recognition system and reduced latency, so you get reliable results in seconds.
2.3.8 4 Mar
We’ve fixed a visual issue where achievements and earned experience could overlap on the results screen.
Now, when you finish a match:
- Achievements are shown clearly in their own area
- Earned EXP is displayed neatly without covering anything else
- You can easily see what you unlocked and how far you progressed
It’s now simpler to understand exactly what you’ve achieved after each game, with no clutter or confusion.
2.3.7 2 Mar
This update makes the app smoother, faster and more reliable.
Here’s what’s new under the bonnet:
- Fixed crashes when switching quickly between screens, so you can move around the app without interruptions.
- Resolved issues that caused freezing or lag on older devices, making everything feel more responsive.
- Optimised loading times across key sections, so content appears faster when you open or refresh the app.
- Improved memory usage to reduce slowdowns during longer sessions, so you can keep the app open and running smoothly.
- Addressed rare errors that stopped some actions from completing, so buttons and features work as expected.
- Enhanced overall stability, especially on poor connections, to keep the app consistent and dependable.
Thanks for using Tree Identifier - TreeBarkId. We’re always working on small improvements like these so each update feels better than the last.
2.3.6 22 Feb
This update makes your experience smoother, quicker and more reliable.
Here’s what we have improved behind the scenes:
- Fixed crashes and unexpected errors so the app stays stable, even in longer sessions
- Reduced loading times so screens open faster and everything feels more responsive
- Optimised memory and battery usage, especially on older devices
- Improved offline handling so the app behaves more predictably with a weak or unstable connection
- Polished minor interface glitches so buttons, text and animations look and work as expected
Update now for a more dependable, consistent experience every time you use the app.
2.3.5 20 Feb
- Fixed an issue where some Pro subscribers were mistakenly seeing free plan limits. If youre a Pro user, you should now have full access to all the features and higher limits youre paying for.
2.3.4 19 Feb
- Faster, more accurate identification, giving you more reliable results with fewer retries.
- Fixed several issues that could cause crashes or odd behaviour, for a smoother, more stable experience.
- Improved performance so screens load quicker and everything feels more responsive, while using fewer of your device’s resources.
2.3.3 18 Feb
In this update, we have focused on making your experience smoother, faster and more secure.
Here is what has changed:
- Fixed several issues that could slow the app down or cause unexpected behaviour, so screens load faster and actions feel more responsive.
- Improved overall performance, especially when moving between sections and loading data, so you can get things done with fewer delays.
- Refined how we identify and match your information, reducing the chance of mix ups and helping ensure the right details are linked to the right account.
- Strengthened internal checks and validation, so your data is handled more accurately and consistently across the app.
More improvements are on the way. Thank you for using the app and helping us make it better with every update.
2.3.2 17 Feb
- New batch identification: Identify several plants in one go. Take a series of photos and see all your results together in a single, tidy view.
- Smarter identification results: Get more accurate matches thanks to better analysis of trees, bark, leaves, plants, and flowers. Whether you are in the woods, garden, or local park, you will see clearer, more dependable results.
- Updated free and Pro limits: We have refreshed the usage limits for free and Pro members so it is easier to see what is included at each level and pick the option that suits how often you explore.
- Smoother onboarding: New users now have a simpler, more guided setup with clearer tips on taking better photos and getting the most from each identification.
- Stability and speed improvements: We have fixed bugs and tuned performance so the app feels faster, more responsive, and more reliable offline and in weak signal areas.
- Fresh spring icon: The app now features a new spring themed icon to match the season and your next outdoor discoveries.
2.3.0 16 Feb
Whats New in 2.2.0
• Daily Goals to build a consistent ID habit
Set a clear target for how many identifications you want to complete each day. Watch your daily progress fill up as you go, so you always know exactly how close you are to hitting your goal.
• Weekly Pro Challenge to track long term consistency
See how many days you stayed active this week, not just today. The Weekly Pro Challenge gives you a simple view of your weekly streak, so you can spot trends, stay motivated, and level up your long term progress.
• Redesigned profile for faster insight
Your profile now has clearer sections, improved visuals, and better organisation, so you can instantly find your level, stats, and achievements without digging through multiple screens.
• Clearer progress across every metric
Level, streak, goals, and stats are now easier to read at a glance. Quickly see how far youve come, what youve unlocked, and what you need to do next to keep improving.
• Smoother experience on all screen sizes
Weve refined layouts on compact screens so everything fits more comfortably and remains readable, even on smaller devices.
• Stability and performance upgrades
Weve fixed various bugs and tuned performance under the hood to make the app feel more responsive, more reliable, and more enjoyable to use every day.
2.2.0 6 Feb
- Tree names now appear in your chosen language, so you can explore the map and learn about local species without being limited to English.
- Tree map locations are now easier to use: we have refined the layout, increased tap target sizes, and polished the map controls so you can find and select trees more quickly and accurately.
- Further interface improvements and bug fixes make the app smoother and more reliable, with fewer glitches and a more consistent experience across screens.
2.1.4 5 Feb
We fixed an issue that could cause some trees or items to be identified incorrectly, or not recognised at all.
With this update, identification is now more reliable and consistent, so you can:
- Be confident results match what you are actually seeing or scanning
- Spend less time repeating scans or double-checking details
- Get faster, more accurate results when correct identification really matters
Update now for a smoother, more dependable identification experience.
2.1.3 29 Jan
New in this update:
Toxic Tree Warning
Before you plant, prune, or bring a tree into your home, quickly check if it could harm people or pets.
- Instantly see whether a tree is considered toxic or safe
- Get clear toxicity details for both humans and common pets
- Use it when gardening, choosing houseplants, or visiting new outdoor areas
- Make safer choices around children, dogs, cats, and other household animals
Update now to discover which trees are safe to be around and which you should treat with extra care.
2.1.2 29 Jan
v2.1.1 – Improved identification, more reliable results
Whats new in this update:
- More reliable tree identification
We fixed an issue that sometimes caused tree identification to fail or return the wrong matches. Now when you take a photo, you should see accurate suggestions more consistently, even in difficult lighting or when only part of the leaves are in the frame.
- Smarter, more precise AI
We have fine-tuned the recognition model so it can tell similar species apart more effectively. Expect fewer random guesses, clearer confidence scores, and better results for challenging photos such as distant trees, mixed foliage, or off-season leaves.
2.1.1 23 Jan
This update makes the app easier to use, more personal, and more rewarding every time you open it.
Here is what is new:
Improved overall experience
We have redesigned key screens so you can move through the app faster with fewer taps. Navigation is clearer, actions are easier to find, and information is laid out so you can quickly see what matters most at a glance.
Revamped Settings
Settings are now organised into clear categories, so you spend less time searching for what you want to change. Adjust notifications, data preferences, appearance options, and more in a cleaner, more intuitive layout.
New Profile
You can now create and manage your own profile. Track your activity over time, see your progress, and keep your tree discoveries and stats in one place. Your profile grows as you explore and identify more trees.
Achievements and gamified progress
We have added achievements and milestones that unlock as you use the app. Earn badges for identifying new species, exploring different areas, or keeping up streaks over time. It is a fun way to stay motivated and see how much you have learnt.
Better tree identification
Tree identification is now more accurate and reliable. Behind the scenes, we have improved how the app analyses your photos and matches them to known species, so you get better suggestions and faster results in more real world conditions.
More tree details
Each tree entry now includes richer information to help you understand and recognise species in the wild. Learn about appearance, habitat, seasonal changes, and other useful facts so you can confidently tell similar trees apart and deepen your knowledge.
2.1.0 23/12/2025
We’ve fixed an issue that was causing some identifications to fail, so you should now get more reliable and consistent results when identifying items that previously didn’t work.
2.0.5 10/12/2025
Fixed an issue that caused some wood types to be misidentified, so you now get more accurate recognition results and more reliable information when identifying materials
2.0.4 04/12/2025
- Enjoy improved accuracy, so you can trust your results like never before.
- Effortlessly explore identification details with our new interactive map for clearer insights and smoother navigation.
- Manage your data more easily with our newly positioned delete button for clearer access.
2.0.3 01/12/2025
Embrace Autumn's beauty with our fresh app icon, capturing the season's spirit. We've refined your experience by eliminating bugs and enhancing performance. Our updated tree identification feature now makes exploring and learning about the vibrant autumn leaves around you simpler than ever.
2.0.2 01/11/2025
Embrace Autumn's charm with our fresh app icon, capturing the season's spirit. We've enhanced your experience by fixing bugs and improving performance. Plus, our upgraded tree ID feature makes exploring and learning about vibrant autumn leaves simpler than ever.
2.0.1 01/10/2025
Easier to find what you need with improved identification. Plus, we fixed bugs and optimised performance for a smoother, more reliable app.
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