Report updated May 7, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

PlantNet is an established education app that is completely free. With a 4.5/5 rating from 267.2K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is PlantNet?

Pl@ntNet is a plant identification tool that uses smartphone photography to classify various species, including trees, ferns, and cacti. It functions as a citizen science platform, aggregating user-submitted data to assist global scientists in monitoring plant biodiversity and conservation. The app is notable for its dual utility as both a personal botanical reference and a research-contributing database.

Current Momentum

v3.25 · 1w ago

Intense

Last updated 13d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Education
#97
22

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Visual IdentificationStandard

Identifies plants by analyzing photographs taken through the smartphone camera.

Citizen Science ContributionStandard

Aggregates user-submitted plant observations to support global scientific research on biodiversity.

Broad Species CoverageStandard

Supports identification of diverse plant types including flowering plants, trees, grasses, conifers, ferns, and vines.

Cultivated Plant RecognitionStandard

Includes functionality to identify a wide range of plants found in parks and gardens.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

Cirad-France app icon

Advancing global biodiversity conservation through AI-driven plant identification and collaborative citizen science.

Portfolio

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What do users think recently?

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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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What is the competitive landscape for PlantNet?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (11)

United StatesBrazilGermanySpainFranceItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSweden

How's The Education Market?

How does it evolve in the Education market?

Rank progression

56 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for PlantNet

Key Takeaways

Pl@ntNet combines accessible image-based plant identification with a crowdsourced data collection model to support environmental research.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PlantNet, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “PlantNet Intelligence Report.” Updated May 7, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/org-plantnetproject-plantnet

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