FlowerChecker, plant identify Hack 2.1 + Redeem Codes

So I figured that for 99 cents even if I didn't like the app I wasn't out that much money. I am out 99 cents. Perhaps this is a new tactic in making money on apps. I am suspicious of every "free" app and I check the "in app purchases" list very carefully. I'll call it my bad on this one for being taken in by all the five star reviews and not reading over the details in detail. On the other hand this app should have been free, with "in app purchases" via buying coins.
So--Note first that this is not snap a picture and find out what the plant is. Your photo will be analyzed by someone (time frame?) Not what I was expecting.
Second is coin payment. I run away as fast as I can from this.
In short, it's not snap and identify. Plus coin payment on top of paying for the app. I'm not saying it may not be worth it, but learn from my mistake before you buy.

So I’ve been using this app for at least two years now. Lately, they have not been able to identify all but one of my inquiries. I always include clear photos & my location.

I used to really love this app. I certainly don’t mind 99 cents for an ID in less than 24 hours. When an inquiry comes back as “unresolved” no credits are used. This means if it’s not resolved, you don’t spend a credit (99cents). That’s good, however, I really am disappointed, as it’s super obvious it’s gone down hill.

I submitted a plant for review and was given the identification of the specimen, within less than a Twenty-four hour period. The review was apparently conducted by three live Botanist, at which I find to be humbling and at the same time hope to be the real deal. The team of Botanist gave me what seemed to be an honest 90% accuracy rating upon diagnosis of the species in question.
I will continue to support this app, as long as certified real live botanist are getting the compensation they need and deserve. If that means they’re getting paid for their time, or just the experience of practicing Botany in a cool new way. This app has great promise!

Thank you for your time!
Sincerely, The User

I wish I could give this app more than 5 stars! I have been racking my brain and blowing up Google trying to identify 2 trees that popped up in my backyard. I sent a picture of a leaf for one of them and a wider shot for the other. I checked after a day or two and there were my answers. I am perplexed as to how a Mulberry & Edleberry tree ended up in my yard but glad I know due to growth habits. The cost to identify my two trees was only $.99 each (2 coins). What a deal! Thank you so much for developing this app, it's a winner!

My husband and I are self taught plant lovers. We generally know our own local flora. But when we travel we observe magnificent new species. Sometimes we can sleuth and accomplish a confident identification. Sometimes we need help. We love having the expert assistance of the botanists who work with flower checker. With our additional research 100% of the identifications received have been correct. Worth every penny and every minute waiting!!

Although I am familiar with many plant/fungus species, there are still some (a lot!) I don't know. Happy to say that I have never won at "Stump the Botanists"; always they have come through for me, even with scarce, hard to identify specimens.

Suggestion: it would be helpful to be able to upload more than 3 photos (i. e., leaf, flower, fruit, bark, growth habit).
Thanks for all your hard work, plant scientists!

Such a helpful app. I love it! I had some indoor plants and random outdoor plants and didn't know what they were, the botanists that maintain this app helped identify all of them! Will keep using & have recommended it to others. Thank you for quality work!

It takes less than 24 hours to get plant recognized. Never got wrong answer. Glad that botanist get paid for their service. Way cheaper than having botanist coming to your place and start identifying random plants.

So far has identified 5+ flowers correctly each in under 24 hours. You can narrow down categories to garden plant, wild plant, indoor plant, mushroom, moss, or lichen.

You get a few credits to start and subsequent credits are reasonably priced.

Great app for this newbie gardener!

I had a plant in my yard I couldn’t identify on three other apps. I had an answer about a half hour after I submitted it with this app. The free coins to start with are super useful! Turns out it’s a hollyhock so I won’t cut it down!