# BioDex

> AI-powered specimen identification for natural history collections. (iPhone/iPad app by ETH Zurich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biodex/id1523989412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ETH Zurich](https://appshunter.io/developer/438432132)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biodex/id1523989412/reviews.md

## What is BioDex?

Made to assist Taxonomists and workers in natural history collections, BioDex aims to empower people who want to contribute to the process of sorting and archiving museum specimens. After photographing a specimen, the app displays a list of the most similar species along with example images for cross reference.

We are currently focused on identifying species of Butterflies but are working adding more families of Lepidoptera and other Insect groups in the future.

HIGHLIGHTS
- specifically designed use in collections 
- fast identification results
- ergonomic layout for repeated use
- active development to add new species and taxonomic groups


ABOUT
Developed by ETH Library Lab and ETH Entomological Collection.
Native App developed by Propulsion Academy Zurich

https://www.librarylab.ethz.ch/
https://usys.ethz.ch/en/research/collections/entomological-collection.html

## Key features

- Specimen identification
- Species comparison
- Museum specimen archiving
- Butterfly identification
- Ergonomic layout
- Active development

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biodex/id1523989412/reviews.md

### 3/5 — While it seems like a wonderful app you need an invite code

*2022-12-21*

I downloaded this app in order to try and find useful apps for insect identification and while this was my most promising app you unfortunately need an invite code, while it is somewhat understandable there is no clear way on how to get invited into this app which I am very disappointed about. This app’s overall presentation is really nice and seems to be user friendly from what I have seen.

## Frequently asked questions about BioDex

### What is BioDex used for?

BioDex is designed to help taxonomists and natural history collection workers sort and archive museum specimens. It assists in identifying species by comparing photos of specimens to a database.

### What species can BioDex identify?

Currently, BioDex is focused on identifying species of Butterflies. The developers are actively working on adding more families of Lepidoptera and other insect groups in the future.

### Is BioDex free to use?

Yes, BioDex is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What devices does BioDex support?

BioDex is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is a native app developed for iOS devices.

### How accurate is BioDex's identification?

The app displays a list of the most similar species along with example images for cross-reference, aiming to provide fast identification results for users.

### When was BioDex last updated?

BioDex was last updated on October 20, 2020, with version 1.0.11. The app is under active development to add new species and taxonomic groups.

### What is the age rating for BioDex?

BioDex has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in natural history and specimen identification.

### Who developed BioDex?

BioDex was developed by ETH Library Lab and ETH Entomological Collection, with native app development by Propulsion Academy Zurich.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.11 — 2020-10-20

No release notes.

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