❓ Frequently Asked Questions · FAQ
Strains and search: common questions
Answers about searching, filtering and ranking strains, High Families, favorites, confidence labels and how to suggest a missing strain.
Applies to the High IQ iPhone app · Updated
This page answers the questions people ask most about searching for strains, filters, High Families and ranking. It also explains how to suggest a strain that is not in the library yet.
How do I search for a strain?
Open the Search tab and type a strain name, an effect or a terpene. Type at least two characters. Your recent searches stay on this iPhone so you can reuse them.
Read the full guide: Search for strains
Why can’t I find a strain I know?
Check the spelling first, then clear your search and filters. The Include strains with limited data option is on by default, so turn it back on if you changed it. If the strain is still missing, suggest it in the app.
Read the full guide: Strain not found in search
How do I filter strains?
Tap Filters on the Search tab. Choose a strain type, terpenes, effects, aromas, activities, High Families or a collection. Choose All filters to match every choice, or Any filter to match one.
Read the full guide: Filter and sort strains
What are High Families?
High Families are six groups: Uplifting High, Energetic High, Relaxing High, Balancing High, Relieving High and Entourage High. They sort strains by what is in them and how people describe their effects. They are a starting point, not a promise of how a strain will affect you.
Read the full guide: Explore High Families
How do I save a favorite strain?
Tap the heart on a strain in search results or on its strain page. You need to sign in to save favorites. Your saved favorites appear under Search options, then Favorites.
Read the full guide: Save favorite strains
What do the confidence labels on a strain page mean?
High confidence means a score of 70 percent or more. Medium confidence means a score from 40 to 69 percent. Low confidence means a score below 40 percent, so the details are less certain.
Read the full guide: Read a strain page
Is strain information medical advice?
No. Strain pages describe what a strain is and what people often report. They are not medical advice, and they do not promise any effect. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist about your health.
Read the full guide: Read a strain page
How do I rank strains?
Open a strain page and tap Rank this strain, or open My Rankings and tap Compare strains. Pick the strain you would choose again from each pair. Ranking starts after you tag three strains as Tasted or Have it.
Read the full guide: Rank your strains
How do I suggest a strain that is missing?
Open Search and tap Suggest this strain, or open Settings and tap Suggest a strain. Type the name. High IQ checks that it is a real strain, then sends it for research. Research can take time.
Read the full guide: Suggest a strain
What are strain songs?
Strain songs are tracks linked to strains. Find them in the Strain songs row on Home or on the Music screen, and tap a card to play it. The mini player stays above the tab bar and hides after you pause, based on your setting.
High IQ is a personal record for adults where cannabis is legal. Follow your local laws. Strain information is descriptive and is not medical advice.
Related articles
- How-to How to search for strains Search strains by name, effect, or terpene from the Search tab, and learn how to read the results list.
- Reference How to read a strain page Learn what each part of a strain page shows, from quick hits and terpenes to sources and your own label data.
- How-to How to rank your strains Tag strains as Tasted or Have it, compare pairs, and read your ranking list in My Rankings.
- Troubleshooting Strain not found in search: what to do Fix a strain that does not appear in Search, and learn how to suggest a missing strain for research.