# Bufly-Butterfly Museum — A Pocket Specimen Collection

> Pocket-sized digital museum of 229 butterfly specimens across 7 families. (iPhone/iPad app by 想 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufly-butterfly-museum/id6760971231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [想 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735720616)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 392 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufly-butterfly-museum/id6760971231/reviews.md

## What is Bufly?

This is Bufly. A pocket-sized butterfly museum, built for wonder.

- 881 Specimens, 6 Scientific Families

From the iridescent Morpho to the elusive Birdwing, Bufly houses a curated collection of 881 butterfly specimens spanning 6 major families — Nymphalidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Hesperiidae, Riodinidae, and Geometridae. Each specimen is presented with its scientific name, Chinese common name, and a hand-written description of its natural history.

- Full-Screen Specimen Display

Every butterfly is displayed edge-to-edge, letting you appreciate the intricate details of each wing pattern. Swipe left or right to move through the collection — like walking through a real gallery.

- Browse by Family or Search

Filter by any of the 6 scientific families, or search by name — English, Chinese, or Latin. Finding a specific species takes seconds.

- Ambient Nature Sounds

A gentle background soundscape accompanies your browsing. Keep it on for the full immersive experience, or mute it with one tap.

- Keep Screen On Mode

Turn your device into a living display piece. Set it on your desk or shelf, enable "Keep Screen On," and let the butterfly speak for itself.

- No Ads. No Subscription. Just Butterflies.

Bufly is designed to be calm, focused, and respectful of your attention. There are no pop-ups, no tracking, and no subscription walls. Unlock the full collection once, and it's yours forever.

The world has over 20,000 species of butterflies. We're just getting started.

## Key features

- 229 butterfly specimens
- 7 scientific families
- Full-screen specimen display
- Browse by family or search
- Ambient nature sounds
- Keep screen on mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Butterflies | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufly-butterfly-museum/id6760971231/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 彳亍

*2026-07-25*

蝴蝶种类非常多

### 5/5 — 一个小建议

*2026-07-22*

我是中国人，所以可以在这个软件加一个中语，我有点看不懂诶

### 5/5 — 好全面啊

*2026-06-24*

还是免费的，爱了

### 5/5 — 好美的app

*2026-05-25*

谢谢你让我心情变好

### 4/5 — Crashes

*2026-05-08*

This is a beautiful app but it frequently crashes on my iPad. I can never see all of the butterflies before it crashes.

**Developer response:** Got it, thanks for the feedback! Will fix as soon as possible

### 5/5 — 太美了

*2026-05-06*

美到失语，跪求出个飞蛾系列

### 5/5 — 求作者快点更新(｡ ́︿ ̀｡)

*2026-04-18*

特别特别清晰特别特别美丽的图鉴呀超级喜欢就是种类有点少

### 5/5 — 作者要多多更新这种美丽的app呀！非常美丽！👼🏻

*2026-04-08*

从脑腐的奶龙app而来，没想到遇见这个美丽的app。我没怎么见过蝴蝶，也是足不出户看到美丽的蝴蝶了👼🏻👼🏻🥳

### 5/5 — 很精美 很高级

*2026-04-01*

作者还在持续更新吗

## Frequently asked questions about Bufly

### What butterflies are included in Butterfly-Butterfly Museum?

Butterfly-Butterfly Museum features 229 specimens from 7 scientific families, including Nymphalidae, Papilionidae, and Pieridae. Each specimen includes its scientific name, Chinese common name, and a description of its natural history.

### Can I view the butterflies in detail?

Yes, each butterfly is displayed edge-to-edge in full-screen mode, allowing you to appreciate the intricate details of its wing patterns. You can swipe left or right to navigate through the collection.

### How can I find a specific butterfly in Butterfly-Butterfly Museum?

You can easily find specific species by filtering the collection by any of the 7 scientific families or by searching using the English, Chinese, or Latin name of the butterfly.

### Does Butterfly-Butterfly Museum have ads?

No, Butterfly-Butterfly Museum is ad-free. The app is designed to be calm and focused, with no pop-ups or advertisements to interrupt your experience.

### Is there a subscription for Butterfly-Butterfly Museum?

No, there is no subscription required for Butterfly-Butterfly Museum. The app offers a one-time unlock for the full collection, which is then yours to keep forever.

### What devices does Butterfly-Butterfly Museum support?

Butterfly-Butterfly Museum is available on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.

### How often is Butterfly-Butterfly Museum updated?

The latest version of Butterfly-Butterfly Museum is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on May 11, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update, indicating ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for Butterfly-Butterfly Museum?

Butterfly-Butterfly Museum has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults interested in its content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-10

1.Improved the visual presentation of some butterflies.
2.Added copy name feature.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-07

1.Added over 600 new butterflies, including multiple subspecies of the Moonlight Morpho.
2.Added a Favorites feature.
3.Improved performance and stability, with smoother browsing throughout the app.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-11

1.Add Byasa mencius and Cyrestis thyodamas
2.Improve the performance

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-06

1.Add more butterflies
2.Reduce the size

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-26

1.Add search feature
2.Add more butterflies

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*