Grainy: Wood Identifier
AI Wood Species Identifier
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Grainy is the most advanced AI-powered wood identifier available. Simply take a photo of any wood surface, and Grainy will instantly identify the species, tell you about its grain pattern, hardness, origin, and best uses.
WHETHER YOU'RE A PRO OR A HOBBYIST
Grainy is built for everyone who works with wood:
- Professional woodworkers selecting the right materials
- Carpenters identifying reclaimed lumber
- Furniture makers evaluating wood quality
- Flooring contractors verifying wood species
- DIY enthusiasts learning about different woods
- Antique collectors identifying wood in vintage pieces
AI-POWERED INSTANT IDENTIFICATION
Point your camera at any piece of wood and get results in seconds:
- Identifies 12,000+ wood species worldwide
- Recognizes grain patterns, color, and texture
- Works on raw lumber, finished furniture, and flooring
- High accuracy even on weathered or stained surfaces
COMPREHENSIVE WOOD DATABASE
Browse our extensive encyclopedia of wood species:
- Detailed profiles with photos and descriptions
- Janka hardness ratings and workability scores
- Origin, sustainability, and availability information
- Common uses and recommended finishes
- Price range and sourcing recommendations
WOODWORKING TIPS & GUIDES
Get practical advice for every wood type:
- Best finishing techniques for each species
- Joinery recommendations based on wood properties
- Tool selection guides for different hardwoods and softwoods
- Project ideas matched to available wood types
- Grain direction tips for cutting and planing
WOOD COMPARISON TOOL
Compare two or more wood species side by side:
- Visual grain pattern comparison
- Hardness and durability ratings
- Price and availability differences
- Best use-case recommendations
- Environmental impact and sustainability scores
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
- AI photo recognition for instant wood identification
- 12,000+ wood species in our database
- Detailed grain pattern analysis
- Janka hardness and workability ratings
- Woodworking tips and finishing guides
- Wood comparison tool
- Offline mode for field use
- Regular database updates with new species
- Clean, intuitive interface
PERFECT FOR
- Woodworkers and carpenters
- Furniture makers and restorers
- Flooring and decking professionals
- Lumber yard staff and timber buyers
- DIY hobbyists and craft enthusiasts
- Interior designers selecting materials
- Antique dealers and collectors
- Forestry and conservation students
WHY USERS LOVE GRAINY
"The most accurate wood identifier I've used. Identified a piece of spalted maple that other apps couldn't recognize." - Professional Woodworker
"I use Grainy every day at the lumber yard. It saves me time and helps customers understand what they're buying." - Lumber Specialist
"As a furniture restorer, knowing the exact wood species is critical. Grainy gets it right every time." - Antique Restorer
Download Grainy today and never wonder "what wood is this?" again. Whether you're at a lumber yard, workshop, antique shop, or hiking trail, Grainy puts wood identification expertise in your pocket.
Ratings & Reviews
Bug fixes and some improvements.
The developer, Metehan Gurgentepe, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Metehan Gurgentepe
- Size
- 18.8 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 6 more
- English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Access $6.99
- Premium Access $29.99
- Premium Access $69.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Wood Identifier