# Collins British Wildlife — Photoguide

> Interactive photoguide to over 1500 British wildlife species. (iPhone/iPad app by mydigitalearth.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-british-wildlife/id335735711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mydigitalearth.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-british-wildlife/id335735711/reviews.md

## What is Collins British Wildlife?

The Collins British Wildlife Photoguide is an interactive version of the popular Collins Complete British Wildlife Photoguide. This easy-to-use guide features more than 1500 species most likely to be encountered (with photo images and text descriptions). It also describes some unusual species that are striking and therefore likely to attract attention. 

CATEGORIES:
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Fish
Butterflies & Moths
Insects
Spiders
Molluscs
Crustaceans
Invertebrates
Trees & Shrubs
Wild Flowers
Grasses, Rushes & Sedges
Lower Plants
Fungi

## Key features

- 1500+ species coverage
- Photo images and text descriptions
- Categorized by wildlife type
- Interactive guide
- Includes common and striking species

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-british-wildlife/id335735711/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Useful guide to carry on iPhone with a few errors

*2021-09-10, version 2.0*

For example it confuses maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) with a maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp)

### 5/5 — Satisfied

*2019-04-22, version 2.0*

So pleased that this app has been updated. Thought I had lost it following the latest IOS update.  
It may not be very sexy or technologically advanced but it covers most categories of our British wildlife as a book would do. 
You do need to know some basics though to help with identification - particularly with wildflowers and birds. 
It would be useful to include similar looking species as an option.

### 1/5 — No good

*2018-12-01, version 2.0*

Question: if I see a plant that I am unfamiliar with, how am I supposed to find out what it is using this app?
Answer: You don’t. The only way you could use this app is if you already knew the names of all the plants and wildlife. So...... I really don’t see how this app is supposed to help anyone who isn’t an expert.
Really want my £9.99 back already☹️

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iOS 11

*2018-07-26, version 1.1*

See the title

### 1/5 — Wildlife guide

*2018-07-24, version 1.1*

Not working since os11 update.

### 1/5 — DON’T BUY FROM MYDIGITALEARTH.COM!

*2018-06-17, version 1.1*

Having paid for this app I didn’t expect to find it no longer functioning after the update. Please can you update the app so the people who have paid good money for it can use it again...or give us a refund perhaps? I would NOT buy any other apps from this company! It’s money wasted as they don’t keep them updated. I can no longer use an app I paid for!

### 1/5 — Collins ap

*2018-06-01, version 1.1*

Terrible. Your guides are the best wildlife books in the world. This app is a disgrace. Still not updated it, not been working for months. We expect better. Sb

### 1/5 — No longer works, Shame

*2018-04-30, version 1.1*

This was a great app but unfortunately the developers have given up on it

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2018-01-21, version 1.1*

This app cost me a lot of money and now I can’t use it because it is not compatible with my iPad since I updated it. Come on Collins, your reputation is at stake here!!

### 1/5 — Poor app

*2017-10-17, version 1.1*

Not updated to ios11. Rubbish.

## Frequently asked questions about Collins British Wildlife

### What is the Collins British Wildlife Photoguide?

This app is an interactive digital version of the popular Collins Complete British Wildlife Photoguide. It serves as a comprehensive reference for identifying over 1500 species of British wildlife, including mammals, birds, insects, plants, and fungi.

### What kind of information does the app provide?

The app offers detailed photo images and text descriptions for each of the more than 1500 species covered. It focuses on species most likely to be encountered, as well as unusual and striking ones.

### What categories of wildlife are included?

The guide covers a wide range of categories, including Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Butterflies & Moths, Insects, Spiders, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Invertebrates, Trees & Shrubs, Wild Flowers, Grasses, Rushes & Sedges, Lower Plants, and Fungi.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for nature lovers, hikers, students, educators, and anyone with an interest in learning about and identifying the diverse wildlife found in Britain. It's a valuable tool for fieldwork and general knowledge.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2023-09-22

Updated app in line with App Store requirements.

### 2.0 — 2018-08-07

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

Updated app to be in line with latest App Store requirements.
Made the app compatible with iPad devices.
Now swipe left and right to go to next and previous species.

### 1.1 — 2009-12-21

Fixed minor bugs.
Changed name.

### 1.0 — 2009-10-28

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Collins British Wildlife

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cold War Military Vehicles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-war-military-vehicles/id1449572399) | 4.9 (19) | $1.99 | Reference |
| [BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-europe-north-africa/id889786452) | 4.3 (3) | $79.99 | Reference |
| [Battleships of the U.S Navy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleships-of-the-us-navy/id371923889) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Reference |
| [World War II Military Aircraft](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-war-ii-military-aircraft/id1305703275) | 4.7 (42) | $1.99 | Reference |
| [World War II Military Vehicles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-war-ii-military-vehicles/id1225638611) | 4.8 (46) | $1.99 | Reference |
| [History of Tank Warfare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-of-tank-warfare/id1520397452) | 4.4 (7) | $1.99 | Reference |

## More apps by mydigitalearth.com

- [The Kingdon Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kingdon-guide/id336901877)
- [eTrees of Southern Africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etrees-of-southern-africa/id342876705)
- [Morcombe & Stewart Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morcombe-and-stewart-guide/id397979505)
- [Mammals of North America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mammals-of-north-america/id456581570)
- [eGuide to British Birds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-british-birds/id508710818)

All apps by mydigitalearth.com: https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034

---

*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 2026-08-23.*