# Butterflynder — Butterfly Guide > Comprehensive butterfly identification guide for Central Europe with detailed species information and photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Garzotto GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflynder/id632533568 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Garzotto GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $17.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 606 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian - Released: 2013-05-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflynder/id632533568/reviews.md ## What is Butterflynder? An exhaustive guide by G. C. Bozano for knowing, finding and compare all the butterfly species (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea including Hesperidae) found in Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany , Austria and Greece: 360 species, more than 3000 colour high resolution pictures, showing male, female, upper side and under side, caterpillar and the more common variations. An innovative determination system that allows you to easily identify any observed butterfly: you select the information available for the specimen that you want to identify, as colour, size, date of flight, geographic region, etc. and Butterflynder will show you all the species fitting with the information that you have entered. An innovative determination system that allows you to easily identify any observed butterfly: you select the information available for the specimen that you want to identify, as colour, size, date of flight, geographic region, etc. and Butterflynder will show you all the species fitting with the information that you have entered. Butterflynder combines the information completeness with the user-friendliness. Features: Species list by family and subfamily For every species an information sheet including: - high resolution photos of male and female, both upper side and under side; you can zoom the photos as much as you like - distribution map for every country (Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, Greece) - Notes on the biology, as habitat, food plants and flight period - similar species - real size of the butterfly - caterpillar and photos in the field User friendly determination tool based on a combination of selection characters as: size, colour (with additional details by colour), wing shape, flight period, area where the butterfly has been spotted, altitude. Ability to compare similar species through scrolling columns (male, female, upper side, under side) Ability to add your own photos to the scrolling column. ## Key features - 360 butterfly species identification - Over 3000 high-resolution images - Innovative determination system - Detailed species information sheets - Distribution maps - Comparison of similar species ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflynder/id632533568/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Top *2022-07-03, version 5.01* Indispensabile per le attività di campo, foto e dettagli molto chiari, info essenziali alla determinazione e tools comparativi molto utili. Bravi! Unico appunto…. Occorre aggiornare più spesso la sistematica. L’ultimo upgrade è di tre anni fa. Please aggiornatela ### 5/5 — Ottimo lavoro *2021-01-26, version 5.01* Veloce, aggiornata e molto chiara. Da prendere subito. Sostituisce e integra le guide da campo sulle specie diurne ### 5/5 — Sehr empfehlenswert *2015-09-13* Die App ist ihr Geld wert. Von der Abdeckung der Verbreitungsgebiete und der Anzahl der enthaltenen Arten her ist sie anderen Apps überlegen. Der Bestimmungsschlüssel ist sehr intuitiv zu bedienen und setzt viele gute Ideen um, zum Beispiel den direkten optischen Vergleich ähnlicher Arten oder die Eingrenzung nach dem Beobachtungsgebiet. Im Vergleich zu anderen Apps höherer Preis, im Vergleich zu einem guten Bestimmungsbuch immer noch günstig. ### 5/5 — Spettacolo puro *2013-06-05, version 1.0* Consigliatissima agli amanti della natura per la completezza delle informazioni e la facilità di utilizzo. Tante le fotografie e veramente spettacolari. Da avere assolutamente. ### 5/5 — finalmente... *2013-05-18, version 1.0* ...un'app seria per determinare le farfalle italiane! ### 5/5 — Mi piace! *2013-05-06, version 1.0* Finalmente una app per riconoscere facilmente le farfalle quando vado a passeggio sui monti! ### 5/5 — ottimo! *2013-05-03, version 1.0* ho trovato tutte le specie, anche quelle rarissime, con splendide fotografie, spiegazioni esaurienti e soprattutto un ottimo sistema per capire facilmente che specie e' quella che sto guardando ### 5/5 — Butterflynder *2013-05-03, version 1.0* finalmente una app con cui le farfalle si riescono a conoscere, riconoscere e determinare. Facile da usare e serissima nei contenuti, una meraviglia ## Frequently asked questions about Butterflynder ### What countries does Butterflynder cover? Butterflynder covers butterfly species found in Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, and Greece. It includes detailed information and distribution maps for each of these countries. ### How does the determination system in Butterflynder work? The determination system allows you to identify observed butterflies by selecting available information such as color, size, flight date, and geographic region. Butterflynder then shows species that match your criteria. ### Can I compare different butterfly species within Butterflynder? Yes, Butterflynder allows you to compare similar species through scrolling columns that display male, female, upper side, and under side views. You can also add your own photos to these comparisons. ### What kind of images are included in Butterflynder? Butterflynder features over 3000 high-resolution color images, including male, female, upper side, under side, and caterpillar views. You can zoom into the photos for detailed examination. ### Is Butterflynder available on Android devices? Butterflynder is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Specific Android compatibility is not mentioned in the provided data. ### How often is Butterflynder updated? The latest version is 5.02, last updated on August 14, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained. ### What is the price of Butterflynder? Butterflynder is a paid application priced at $17.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### Does Butterflynder have ads? No, Butterflynder does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid reference guide with no mention of ad support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.02 — 2025-08-14 * Bugfixes and optimizations ### 5.01 — 2019-02-20 * all the species found in Greece with their distribution maps * systematic arrangements updated according to the most recent studies * many new photos 5.01: bug fixes ### 5.00 — 2019-02-19 * all the species found in Greece with their distribution maps * systematic arrangements updated according to the most recent studies * many new photos ### 4.00 — 2016-12-06 - includes the skippers (family Hesperiidae) with 33 species in the regions covered by Butterflynder - for every skipper species are given the diagnostic characters that allow the identification of the species ### 3.1 — 2014-10-23 Support for iOS 8 & iPhone 6 ## Apps similar to Butterflynder | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [一沐考编考编库事业单位ABCDE类-2023最新版](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcde-2023/id1621671540) | — | Free | Reference | | [Catholic Jerusalem Bible+Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-jerusalem-bible-plus-audio/id1605531940) | 4.4 (31) | Free | Reference | | [Women Indonesian Bible + Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/women-indonesian-bible-plus-audio/id1606893280) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [Angelology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelology/id1607575000) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Telugu Bible + Audio Mp3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telugu-bible-plus-audio-mp3/id1606887420) | 4.5 (17) | Free | Reference | | [北京版小学英语-学生最新同步点读口语专家](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1616159800) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Garzotto GmbH - [Swiss Pro Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiss-pro-map/id311447284) - [iForest - Trees & Bushes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iforest-trees-and-bushes/id371638804) - [iGarten](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igarten/id405252834) - [Note-CH](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ch/id405255837) - [iPflanzen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipflanzen/id416983587) - [Byell Harmony](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byell-harmony/id440147722) All apps by Garzotto GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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