Frequently asked questions

WeedScout is an offline-first weed identification and management app for Australia. It provides fast species lookup, clear ID cues, habitat & spread information, and practical control workflows. Herbicide options link back to official government sources.

Farmers, councils, contractors, Landcare groups, and homeowners. If you manage land or tackle weeds, WeedScout is designed to help you make quick, confident decisions in the field.

The WeedScout iPhone app is live on the App Store — download it here.

Prefer not to install the app yet? You can still explore every weed profile directly on the website.

WeedScout currently runs on iOS via the App Store. Android support is on our roadmap once the iPhone release is fully hardened.

In the meantime, you can browse all weed profiles on the website.

Yes. Profiles and guidance are available offline so you can identify and plan control even with patchy or no reception. When online, the app syncs and updates content automatically.

In internal tests our model achieves 97.8% top-5 accuracy and 91.1% top-1 accuracy on a curated set of Australian weed images. We always show supporting ID cues like habitat and plenty of photos so you can confirm before acting.

Control guidance is distilled from Australian state and territory sources. Herbicide options include links back to APVMA-registered labels or source pages for verification.

Always follow label directions and local regulations. WeedScout does not encourage off-label use.

We currently publish 1,200+ weed profiles on the website, with more being curated. The app includes this full list offline and updates over time.

The website is free to browse. In the app, WeedScout Pro is $4.49 AUD/month or $29.99 AUD/year. Free content still includes core weed profiles, while advanced site-specific control planning features are available with Pro.

Photos used for identification can be processed on-device so they never leave your hands. If you opt in to share data to improve models, we'll ask first. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Spot an error or have better photos? We welcome contributions from land managers and community groups. Please email us or use the feedback form in the app with the species name and your suggestion.

For questions or feedback, email Zane: zane.carter@weedscout.com.au.