What Is This Thing?

Identify anything with one tap

Free · Designed for iPad

Reverse image search: identify any plant, place, or object with one tap Ever looked at something and wondered, what is this thing? Whether you're exploring a new city, trying a foreign dish, or tackling a DIY project, What Is This Thing gives you instant answers. Just snap a photo and get a clear, simple explanation - right when you need it. Perfect for travelers, curious minds, non-English speakers, and anyone who's ever felt a little lost in a new situation. Key features: - Get instant access, no signup required - Take a photo and get quick, accurate explanations - Zoom in on a photo you've taken with the crop button - Identify something in an image you've already taken using the gallery button - Understand unfamiliar objects, tools, food, animals, plants, landmarks, signs, and more - Designed to be helpful in everyday moments of confusion - Simple, clean interface - no clutter, no fuss No more guessing games. With What Is This Thing, the answer is just a photo away.

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Small bug fixes and visual improvements.

Version 1.0.54

The developer, Matt Lyons-Wood, 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 Used to Track You

    The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics
    • Surroundings

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

  • Seller
    • Matt Lyons-Wood
  • Size
    • 22.4 MB
  • Category
    • Reference
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    13+
    • 13+
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    • Infrequent
      Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References

      Contains
      Advertising
      User-Generated Content
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 What Is This Thing
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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