FlowerChecker, plant identify

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.

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!