# Bumble Bee Watch

> Citizen science app for tracking and conserving North American bumble bees. (iPhone/iPad app by Birds In The Hand, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-bee-watch/id1112626392 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Birds In The Hand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323029383)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-bee-watch/id1112626392/reviews.md

## What is Bumble Bee Watch?

Bumble Bee Watch is a citizen science project dedicated to tracking and conserving North America’s bumble bees. The Bumble Bee Watch app is the best way to learn and engage with bumble bees around you and to contribute sightings to this important citizen science project. It is a comprehensive and easy to use resource that is geared towards all levels of nature enthusiasts.

ENGAGE:
•Submit sightings and upload photos directly to Bumble Bee Watch and contribute to an important ongoing citizen science project

DISCOVER Species Around You:
•View species list of all of North America's bumble bee species and filter species list by selecting regions or viewing nearby species
•Use bar charts of seasonal abundance built from the Bumble Bee Watch database of sightings
•Explore maps of recent sightings from Bumble Bee Watch

LEARN:
•Use interactive Smart Search tool to quickly identify a bumble bee species by pattern
•Read species descriptions that include look-alike species and common floral hosts to help confirm identifications
•View and compare sightings with species photos and detailed illustrations

The Bumble Bee Watch mobile application is an important conservation tool. It was developed through a collaboration between BirdsEye and the folks at Bumble Bee Watch.

## Key features

- Submit sightings and photos
- Discover local bumble bee species
- Interactive species identification tool
- View seasonal abundance charts
- Explore sighting maps
- Detailed species descriptions

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-bee-watch/id1112626392/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool bees

*2020-07-16*

Swiped for days and got zero matches on this app. Cool bees though.

### 2/5 — Good for ID; Frustrating to submit

*2020-05-21*

I haven’t been able to submit a finding for quite some time now. I get the same error message every time. I’m genuinely interested in contributing data, but I’m not going to continue to use the app if I can’t get my bees submitted.

### 4/5 — Variety of bees

*2019-08-14*

Good app with a brilliant idea however there’s allot of bee types that arn’t on the app therefore we cannot update the app with pictures/locations of less common species.

### 5/5 — Looks like a promising citizen project!

*2019-07-26*

I read about this group in the July26/19 edition of CBC dot ca (their iOS application). I’ll take it to my spouse’s school garden and try it out!

### 5/5 — Cool nature app!

*2017-08-12*

I like how you can help scientists track bumblebee sightings. It appeals to the naturalist in me. Pollinators are important and dying out. You choose from the possible images of the type of bumblebee you took pictures of. Taking multiple pictures helps from different angles to help you identify. You set up a login to upload 3 of your images. It would be really cool if it you received email contact from a pro if possible or maybe it included other pollinators and what to do for all of them. I'm not sure what could be added, but it's a great app (& website) with so many possibilities and with a mind towards the future.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! We are very happy you enjoy the app and contributing to Bumble Bee Watch!

### 5/5 — Ok if you live in the States

*2017-08-03*

Ok if you live in the US.

## Frequently asked questions about Bumble Bee Watch

### How do I submit a bumble bee sighting with Bumble Bee Watch?

You can submit sightings and upload photos directly through the Bumble Bee Watch app. This data contributes to an important ongoing citizen science project focused on bumble bee conservation.

### Can Bumble Bee Watch help me identify a bumble bee species?

Yes, Bumble Bee Watch features an interactive Smart Search tool to quickly identify a bumble bee species by pattern. It also provides detailed species descriptions, including look-alike species, to aid in confirmation.

### What kind of information can I learn about bumble bees from Bumble Bee Watch?

The app offers species descriptions, information on common floral hosts, and allows you to view and compare sightings with species photos and detailed illustrations. You can also learn about seasonal abundance trends based on user-submitted data.

### Is Bumble Bee Watch available on Android devices?

The Bumble Bee Watch app is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is not specified if an Android version is available.

### How often is Bumble Bee Watch updated?

The latest version of Bumble Bee Watch is 1.42, and it was last updated on February 20, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and data.

### What is the age rating for Bumble Bee Watch?

Bumble Bee Watch has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger nature enthusiasts.

### Does Bumble Bee Watch have ads?

No, Bumble Bee Watch does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for Bumble Bee Watch?

Bumble Bee Watch has a strong positive user sentiment, reflected in its high rating of 4.5 stars from 15 ratings. Users appreciate its utility for identification and contribution to conservation efforts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.42 — 2024-02-20

Submissions disabled in the app, database upgraded.

### 1.41 — 2022-10-21

Update sightings and region data October 2022

### 1.4 — 2022-07-26

Brand new version update for BBW for iOS 15
UX improvements
Direct submission feature added, submit any species directly from the main page
Species list and tagging updated based on latest sightings
Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2017-09-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hey Bumble Bee Watchers!
A small update includes a few bug fixes and improvements to the submission page, such as a new photo cropping tool.

### 1.0 — 2017-07-31

No release notes.

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