# Aotearoa Species Classifier — He kōmaka momo mō Aotearoa > Offline species classifier for New Zealand flora and fauna. (iPhone/iPad app by WaikatoLink Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aotearoa-species-classifier/id1633570014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [WaikatoLink Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/294560250) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 152 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2022-07-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aotearoa-species-classifier/id1633570014/reviews.md ## What is Aotearoa Species Classifier? An app for classifying species found in Aotearoa New Zealand. Includes a model trained on 14991 species, both plants and animals, native and invasive, that can be found around New Zealand. Allows taking images by camera or selecting images from local storage. The model runs locally, so no network connection is required to make classifications. ## Key features - Classify New Zealand species - Supports plants and animals - Native and invasive species identification - Use camera or local images - Offline functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aotearoa-species-classifier/id1633570014/reviews.md ### 2/5 — no way to report incorrect IDs and improve data quality *2026-03-09, version 1.1.5* I took a picture of a plant and the app ID’d it as a bird (kereru)with a 0.977 probability. There were no birds present in the photo and certainly not a kereru hiding in close up photo of a small low-lying shrub (might be chilean guava or a bog cranberry?) The weird thing was that in the top 5 predictions the others were all plants (but not even close to the plant I photographed). My concern is that there is no option to report or contest an ID and I’ve had a number of incorrect IDs while using this app. ### 5/5 — Much better at IDs but still lacking usability *2026-02-11, version 1.1.5* Still missing copy/send functions of IDs. Lookup of details of other guess etc ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-12-07, version 1.1.5* We have been using this app for some time now to identify unknown plants on a property we are regenerating - has been an excellent,effective and very useful tool esp as works off line. Has been great with juvenile forms of plants- unfortunately have old man’s beard coming through but now able to control it better as we know what we are looking for when it is tiny.Congratulations all round but teaching the app to recognise people did take some of the fun away from finding out what animal our mates resembled. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2025-08-10, version 1.1.5* On an iPhone ### 2/5 — Impressive App & Yet Test it on Real Plants *2025-07-18, version 1.1.5* Ran a trial on images stored on iphone gallery. Repeatedly flagged #unknown. Tomorrow 19/7/25 is testing it in real time at Ngahere....watch this space. ### 5/5 — So helpful! *2025-06-15* We’ve just returned from over 3 weeks visiting the south island of NZ. This app was excellent in helping ID plants and made such a difference in enjoyment of our trip. ### 1/5 — Awesome Website, app not so good *2025-03-13, version 1.1.5* I love the species classifier website it works extremely well but the app does not. Photos that the website identifies, the app can’t. There is also no private way to contact the developers to let them know. ### 5/5 — Excellent application *2024-11-30, version 1.1.5* Works a treat and offline too. I’ve been using it loads and my identification of NZ plants and trees has grown greatly. Great job Team! ### 5/5 — the bomb *2024-07-11, version 1.1.5* title says it all. i can now nerd out in the bush even without reception… ### 3/5 — Freezes on Opening *2024-06-05, version 1.1.5* App freezes at initial splash screen. I’m using iPadOS 17.5.1 on an iPad Air 5th generation. Tried deleting and reinstalling app with no luck. ## Frequently asked questions about Aotearoa Species Classifier ### What does the Aotearoa Species Classifier app do? This app helps you identify species found in Aotearoa New Zealand. It can classify both plants and animals, including native and invasive species, using images you provide. ### How does the species classification work? The app uses a model trained on over 14,000 species. You can either take a photo directly with your device's camera or select an existing image from your local storage for classification. ### Does the app require an internet connection to classify species? No, the classification model runs locally on your device. This means you do not need a network connection to make identifications, making it useful even in remote areas. ### What types of species can be identified? The app is designed to identify a wide range of species found in New Zealand, encompassing both plants and animals. It covers both native and invasive species that inhabit the region. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.1.5 — 2023-11-03 Now updated to a newer model which can identify an additional 3944 species, and with slightly improved accuracy. ### 1.1.0 — 2023-02-28 Now with an improved classification display panel, and an abstention system that helps the app avoid making predictions when its confidence is too low. ### 1.0.1 — 2022-08-02 The app's main page has been updated to include the insignia of all institutions involved, and the app name in the app store has been updated. ### 1.0.0 — 2022-07-31 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Aotearoa Species Classifier | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FrogID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frogid/id1176329797) | 3.7 (15) | Free | Education | | [Auckland Botanic Gardens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auckland-botanic-gardens/id6448405649) | — | Free | Education | | [NZSTI Turf App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nzsti-turf-app/id1222445108) | — | Free | Education | | [SeaSpotter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaspotter/id1659999354) | — | Free | Education | | [Australian Tree ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-tree-id/id1467488324) | — | $3.99 | Education | | [Tree Identifier: Wood & Leaf ‎](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identifier-wood-and-leaf/id6736825565) | 4.0 (289) | Free | Education | ## More apps by WaikatoLink Limited - [NetStinky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netstinky/id1452422574) All apps by WaikatoLink Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/294560250 ## Related topics [aotearoa species classifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aotearoa-species-classifier) · [kiwihoop install](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kiwihoop-install) · [herenga a nuku aotearoa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/herenga-a-nuku-aotearoa) · [hunting aotearoa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hunting-aotearoa) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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