# ButterflyCount

> Citizen science app for butterfly observation, counting, and conservation data collection. (iPhone/iPad app by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflycount/id1461711373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Centre for Ecology and Hydrology](https://appshunter.io/developer/986306797)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 139 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflycount/id1461711373/reviews.md

## What is ButterflyCount?

The world is increasingly aware of the perilous state of wildlife, and there have been widescale reports of declines in numbers of insects. Butterflies are no exception, being threatened in many parts of the world. There is an urgent need to greatly improve the knowledge of this vital part of biodiversity to help inform their conservation.

This App enables you to contribute to butterfly conservation by providing important information on where different species occur and the numbers found in different places across the world. Contribute your counts of butterfly species alongside accurate location information, added via a dynamic map or via GPS acquired route information. You can add photos to support your observations. This free resource makes it easy to keep track of what you see, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education and conservation.

Your data will be kept securely and will regularly backed up. Your sightings will be made available to experts to review and, with support of national co-ordinators, will be shared with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to enable them to be used for wider research to support conservation.

Features
• Works fully offline
• Enter lists of butterfly species from any location, with minimal effort
• Full list of butterfly species for countries across the world
• ‘Record as you go’ functionality for incremental listing and counting butterflies
• Map tools that enable you to add the area counted for butterflies
• Checklists customised for your preferred country
• Entire app translated in multiple languages
• Share your sightings with others interested in monitoring butterflies
• Contribute to science and conservation

## Key features

- Record butterfly species and counts
- Add location data via map or GPS
- Support observations with photos
- Works fully offline
- Global butterfly species lists
- Customized country checklists
- Contribute to scientific research

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflycount/id1461711373/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great concept and with a few tweaks could be brilliant.

*2025-06-13*

Great concept and with a few tweaks could be brilliant. If you get stuck in Moths Survey mode check the settings and change this to 15 minute survey. Sometimes it sticks in moth mode which can be frustrating. Photos could be better as only show one image.

### 5/5 — Martin

*2025-03-26*

Brilliant app for recording butterflies and moths anywhere in Europe. You can make sightings lists, do transects, record moth trap sessions and conduct 15 minute counts, all with customised drop down menus. You can see and download all your records and they all get passed on for verification before entering the Central European Butterfly Monitoring Scheme database to help conserve them. A revolution in recording.

### 5/5 — 15 minutes well spent

*2024-08-10*

The new 15 minute app for butterfly recording is a must. It’s easy to use (even for those that don’t like gadgets!) and quantifies the effort put into your valuable surveys!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-03-06*

Really like the simplicity in collecting high quality data to support butterfly conservation

## Frequently asked questions about ButterflyCount

### Does ButterflyCount have ads?

No, ButterflyCount is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience focused on data collection and conservation.

### How does ButterflyCount collect location data?

ButterflyCount allows users to add location information through a dynamic map interface or via GPS-acquired route information, ensuring accurate placement of sightings.

### Can I use ButterflyCount offline?

Yes, ButterflyCount works fully offline, enabling users to record butterfly sightings and counts even without an internet connection.

### What happens to the data I submit to ButterflyCount?

Your submitted data is kept securely, regularly backed up, and made openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation efforts, often shared with organizations like GBIF.

### Is ButterflyCount suitable for children?

ButterflyCount has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users to engage with nature observation and contribute to conservation.

### How often is ButterflyCount updated?

The latest version of ButterflyCount is 1.32.1, last updated on April 15, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance.

### What devices are supported by ButterflyCount?

ButterflyCount is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering broad compatibility for Apple users.

### Can I see butterfly lists for specific countries in ButterflyCount?

Yes, ButterflyCount provides a full list of butterfly species for countries across the world and offers customized checklists for your preferred country.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.34.0 — 2026-08-14

Added AreaCount survey species attribute locking.
Added event name attribute to bait-trap surveys.
Added support for sub-zero temperatures.
Added Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélémy under Central America.
Made AreaCount occurrence comments inline.
Updated translations.
Updated dependencies.
Fixed page padding.

### 1.33.1 — 2026-06-11

Fixed Luxembourg's transect location handling.
Fix new site page.

### 1.33.0 — 2026-05-15

Added moth survey end date attribute
Added moth trap sunrise/sunset time offsets
Added temporary moth trap sites
Added projects to moth survey
Added optional trap emptying time
Showing site boundaries on map
Showing distance to current location in site lists
Showing classification confidence
Showing uploaded survey record ID and duration
Added automatic weather values to transect survey
Auto-setting survey end time
Improved failed classification logic
Preventing accidental survey exit and draft management
Made app less Europe-centric
Added Georgia, Zambia Australia and Central America categories
Added bait-trap survey (under Experimental features)
Updated translations
Minor UI tweaks and polish
Bug fixes

### 1.32.1 — 2026-04-15

Fixes species list download.

### 1.32.0 — 2026-03-26

Updated species guide (cutouts).
Added species thumbnails to species search and other places.
Added species name display options.
Fixed moth trap location selection.
Added sites map page.
Made projects and sites independent from each other.
Added custom species lists.
Updated codebase.

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