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What Is This Thing

by Nicolas Gustavo Melian · Utilities · Free
On the App Store since September 2025 · Data updated 2026-10-31

What Is This Thing is made and published by Nicolas Gustavo Melian. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Nicolas Gustavo Melian. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Nicolas Gustavo Melian and are shown as published on the App Store.

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4.50
14 ratings
Last updated
July 1, 2026
Size
11.4 MB

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By Nicolas Gustavo Melian, from the App Store
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What Is This Thing? - AI Object Identifier

Ever stared at a mystery object and asked "what is this thing?" Now you have the answer. Snap a photo and AI tells you exactly what it is in seconds, plus the story, history, and details behind it.

The smartest way to identify anything. No typing, no guessing. Just point, tap, and discover.


WHAT YOU CAN IDENTIFY

• Coins & Currency: a powerful coin identifier and penny scanner. Recognize rare coins, foreign currency, error coins, and collectibles with historical context and estimated value.

• Plants, Trees & Wood: identify houseplants, flowers, garden varieties, tree species, and wood types. Get instant care tips, growing conditions, and species details.

• Insects, Bugs & Spiders: curious about that crawler on your wall? Instantly identify insects, spiders, beetles, ants, and more, with safety information and surprising facts.

• Tools, Hardware & Everyday Objects: from vintage tools in your grandfather's garage to modern gadgets you don't recognize. Identify anything around the house, workshop, or car.

• Antiques & Collectibles: discover the history behind vintage items, artwork, jewelry, ceramics, and old artifacts. Know what you have before you sell, keep, or display.

• Rocks, Minerals & Shells: found something interesting on a hike or beach? Identify rocks, gemstones, fossils, minerals, shells, and feathers with detailed properties.

• Plus thousands more: car parts, kitchen utensils, fabrics, mushrooms, electronics, paintings, and any object you don't recognize.


KEY FEATURES

• Instant AI-powered photo recognition
• Detailed descriptions with history and origin
• Estimated value for coins and antiques
• Care tips for plants and animals
• Save and organize every discovery
• Beautiful collection of your identified items
• Works with any photo, from camera or gallery
• Clean, ad-free experience


HOW IT WORKS

1. Open the app and tap the camera
2. Point at any object, or pick a photo from your gallery
3. AI identifies it in seconds
4. Read fascinating details, history, and facts
5. Save it to your personal collection of discoveries


WHO IT'S FOR

Collectors who want to know what they own. Curious minds who refuse to stay confused. Hikers, parents, antique hunters, plant lovers, and anyone who's ever picked something up and thought "I wonder what this is."

If you've ever tried to describe something to a search engine and given up, this is built for you.


WHY IT'S DIFFERENT

We focus on giving you context, not just a name. Every identification comes with a short story: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters. Like having a personal expert for every object on Earth, right in your pocket.


START IDENTIFYING TODAY

Download What Is This Thing? and turn every unknown object into a discovery. The world is full of mysteries. Start solving them.


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Privacy Policy: https://meliann.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-For-What-Is-This-Thing-266476f8f0418082849af310dacf6b55

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Price
Free
App size
11.4 MB
Content rating
Everyone

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Version
1.0.3
Launched
September 2025

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About What Is This Thing

What Is This Thing is an utilities app developed by Nicolas Gustavo Melian.

User Ratings

What Is This Thing is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 14 ratings.

App Information

What Is This Thing is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 11.44 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.3. The last update was on July 1, 2026.

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The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since September 2025.

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