# BioAtlas - Wild Guide — Identify and explore nature

> AI-powered nature identification and encyclopedia app. (iPhone/iPad app by 劲灿 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bioatlas-wild-guide/id1547759365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [劲灿 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547584056)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bioatlas-wild-guide/id1547759365/reviews.md

## What is BioAtlas?

BioAtlas is a photo identification tool, wildlife guide, and species encyclopedia for observing and learning about nature. When you encounter an unfamiliar plant, flower, tree, animal, bird, insect, spider, mushroom, or other fungus, begin with a photo, review possible identification candidates, compare visible clues, and continue into structured species information.

Made for everyday nature observation
Use BioAtlas while hiking, camping, traveling, visiting a park, botanical garden, zoo, schoolyard, garden, or balcony. It supports nature lovers, students, families, gardeners, photographers, teachers, and outdoor explorers.

Identify plants and animals from a photo
Take a new picture with the camera or choose an existing image from your photo library. Explore possible results for plant identification, animal identification, flower identification, tree identification, bird identification, insect identification, and mushroom identification. A clear image with the subject in focus can make it easier to compare leaves, flowers, fruit, feathers, body color, markings, shape, and other visible traits.

Compare more than one possible match
Many species resemble one another, so BioAtlas presents candidates rather than treating one name as an unquestionable conclusion. Candidate cards include common names, scientific names, images, and useful context. Compare them with the location, habitat, season, size, color, and form you observed, then open the closest candidate to review more field-guide details.

Explore plants, animals, and fungi
Investigate wildflowers, garden plants, houseplants, trees, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, spiders, mushrooms, and other fungi. Move from visible traits to names, taxonomy, distribution, and habitat. BioAtlas is for discovery and education; it does not diagnose plant disease, determine medicinal use or edibility, or establish whether a mushroom is safe to eat.

Readable facts and deeper taxonomy
Move from common and scientific names to taxonomy, appearance, habitat, distribution, behavior, diet, and conservation information. Structured cards highlight key details; deeper classification covers kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Search by name and browse natural categories
You do not need a photo to explore. Search by common name, scientific name, or keyword, or browse animals, plants, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, fungi, and other groups. Daily species and themed collections can introduce life you would not have known to search for. Search and category browsing make BioAtlas useful as both an identification tool and a pocket nature encyclopedia.

Favorites, history, and a nature log
Save species, revisit identification history, and organize discoveries from hikes, gardens, classes, and neighborhood walks. Build a personal nature log, then create and share species cards with images, names, and key facts.

Natural Mentor and species quizzes
After identifying a plant or animal, ask Natural Mentor about traits, taxonomy, habitat, and related topics. Review species through daily content and short quizzes. BioAtlas includes a searchable local catalog; some images, photo identification, mentor, and AI learning features require internet and may have daily allowances. VIP offers higher allowances and removes ads; exact benefits and local prices appear in the in-app store.

Privacy and safety
BioAtlas provides privacy settings and clear camera and photo-library permission prompts. Data is handled according to the in-app privacy policy and your choices. Results are for nature observation, education, and reference—not professional identification, medical advice, agricultural or horticultural diagnosis, or food-safety guidance. Keep a safe distance from wildlife and follow local rules.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/flora-fauna-privacy/privacy

## Key features

- Image recognition for organism identification
- Extensive species encyclopedia
- Save and organize personal discoveries
- Daily species recommendations
- Smart search by name or characteristics
- Pronunciation display for species names

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $3.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about BioAtlas

### What is BioAtlas?

BioAtlas is a reference app that helps users identify plants, animals, insects, and fungi using image recognition. It also provides a comprehensive encyclopedia with detailed information on each species.

### How does BioAtlas identify species?

BioAtlas uses an advanced image recognition system that analyzes visual features of a photo to identify a wide range of organisms, from flowers and trees to mammals and insects.

### Can I save the species I identify with BioAtlas?

Yes, BioAtlas includes a personal collection feature where you can save species you identify and organize them into custom groups, creating your own nature archive.

### Does BioAtlas offer learning features?

Yes, BioAtlas provides daily recommendations of new species and thematic collections to introduce users to different aspects of the natural world. It also supports pronunciation display for species names.

### What devices does BioAtlas support?

BioAtlas is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for BioAtlas?

BioAtlas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger learners and families exploring nature together.

### Does BioAtlas have ads?

Yes, BioAtlas contains advertisements. Users can opt for an 'Ad-Free Monthly' subscription for $3.99 to remove ads.

### How often is BioAtlas updated?

The latest version of BioAtlas is 1.2.2, and it was last updated on December 30, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-14

• Keeps favorites and history consistent across startup and catalog upgrades.
• Preserves AI conversation turns and opens species quizzes with the correct context.
• Stabilizes ads across the app after no-fill, network recovery and app resume, and adds transient scroll indicators.
• Refines the AI chat composer focus and send-button states.

### 1.2.21 — 2026-08-06

• Improved image loading and memory use.
• Fixed an issue that could show loading cards for some field-guide entries.
• Reduced ad wait times in Discover and AI Learning while keeping the layout stable.

### 1.2.20 — 2026-08-02

• Clearer Natural Mentor conversations with species images and learning history.
• Faster knowledge challenges with visible answer feedback.
• Daily recognition and AI limits now explain reset timing and lead to VIP options.
• A new professional taxonomy sheet keeps deeper classification within reach.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-07-22

• Meet the new AI Learning hub: ask follow-up questions about species, explore explanations, and reinforce what you learn with adaptive quizzes.
• Identification results are richer and clearer, with candidate species, AI image insights, key traits, and similar-species comparisons.
• Redesigned species pages now bring together quick facts, distribution, related species, and learning progress.

### 1.2.2 — 2025-12-30

1. Improvements: Fixed some known issues

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All apps by 劲灿 陈: https://appshunter.io/developer/1547584056

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