Soil Identifier
AI Dirt Scanner for Gardeners
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Know what's actually in your dirt — without sending a sample to a lab.
Snap one photo of any patch of ground and our AI reads it like a field scientist. In seconds you get a complete field report covering texture, estimated pH, drainage, organic matter, structure, fertility, and exactly what will (and won't) grow in it.
Perfect for backyard gardeners, raised-bed planners, hobby farmers, native-plant enthusiasts, lawn troubleshooters, and anyone tired of guessing about the ground under their feet.
WHAT EVERY SCAN GIVES YOU
• Soil class — sand, loam, clay, silt, peat, and the in-betweens
• Color, particle, and composition read
• Estimated pH range with what it actually means for plants
• Drainage class, water retention, aeration
• Organic matter and fertility indicators
• Compaction level and erosion risk
• Likely region of origin and climate fit
• Crops and ornamentals worth trying
• Plants that will struggle in this ground
• A prioritized amendment plan (compost, gypsum, lime, biochar, peat, more)
• Garden, agricultural, and landscaping use cases
• At-home tests to verify the reading
• When it's worth calling in a certified lab
YOUR GARDEN LIBRARY
Every scan is saved automatically. Build up a personal library — different beds, different seasons, different yards. Compare changes over time and watch your improvements show up in the data.
A COMMUNITY OF DIGGERS
Browse readings from growers around the world. Spot kindred ground halfway across the planet, learn from samples that look like yours, and pick up unexpected ideas.
Whether you're prepping a vegetable patch, troubleshooting a struggling lawn, planning a pollinator strip, choosing the right trees for a slope, or just curious about that handful of dirt in your hand — this is the fastest, friendliest way to actually understand the ground you're working with.
A QUICK NOTE
Soil Identifier uses AI to read your photo. Readings are educated estimates, not laboratory measurements — great for everyday gardening and curiosity, but for commercial decisions or anything safety-related, send a sample to a certified lab.
Know your ground.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, Kawaii, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Kawaii, Incorporated
- Size
- 4.6 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © Soil Identifier