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About What Is This Thing?

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.

What’s new

Version 1.0.62 · Updated October 10, 2026

Bug fixes and small visual updates.

App privacy

The developer, Matt Lyons-Wood, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

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

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
  • Diagnostics: Performance Data, Crash Data, Other Diagnostic Data
  • User Content: Photos or Videos
  • Surroundings: Environment Scanning

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality

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