# eButterfly

> Citizen science app for recording and identifying butterfly sightings. (iPhone/iPad app by THE VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIES, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebutterfly/id6457416905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THE VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIES, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700941440)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 48 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebutterfly/id6457416905/reviews.md

## What is eButterfly?

Discover, record, and share your butterfly sightings for science and conservation. eButterfly is an ever-growing global online database of butterfly records from thousands of butterfly eButterfly (new description 5/2/24)

Discover, record, and share your butterfly sightings for science and conservation. eButterfly is an ever-growing global online database of butterfly records from thousands of butterfly watchers around the world like you. This free resource allows you to easily keep track of the butterflies you see, while making your observations openly available for science, education, and conservation. 

eButterfly Mobile is the only mobile app that allows you to collect your sightings and store them in your eButterfly web account. Create an account to share your butterfly observations. 

eButterfly is free for anyone to use, thanks to the generous support of sponsoring non-profit organizations and individuals. 

Features
1. Snap a photo of any butterfly you encounter, and our advanced computer vision AI will help you identify it.

2. Contribute to scientific research by using our checklist survey and count methods that provide vital information for conservation action.

3. Add butterfly observations from anywhere around the world. Keep track of your life list of all the butterflies and places you've seen and access it via our web platform.

4. Use eButterfly Mobile while butterflying for incremental list keeping, counting, and aiding with identification.

5. Hundreds of thousands of observations created and identified by the eButterfly community are shared with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) where they are used to advance scientific understanding of biodiversity through open data and open science.

6. eButterfly is available in English, French, and Spanish, with other translations planned soon.

## Key features

- AI-powered butterfly identification
- Record and share sightings
- Contribute to scientific research
- Global biodiversity database
- Track life lists
- Multilingual support

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebutterfly/id6457416905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just what we needed!

*2024-09-24, version 1.3.1*

eButterfly has exceeded all my expectations! The AI-powered butterfly identification is spot-on, and the app is incredibly intuitive to use. But what really sets it apart is their checklist approach, which ensures that every one of my observations contributes directly to conservation efforts—something I can’t say about other platforms like iNat. Huge kudos to the eButterfly team! I can’t wait to see this app soar with more users and even more exciting features in the future!

### 1/5 — eButterfly

*2024-07-19, version 1.3.1*

I don’t think I can even give this one star, I’m so disappointed. First, there should be options to choose specific regions. I’m in New England, I have to type in almost complete common names to add something to my checklist because scientific names come first and my first page of options are species that are never in this area. And why wouldn’t you give the search options common or scientific names? Am I supposed to find the butterfly in my field guide to find the scientific name so then I can type that into the search? And once I submit, I can’t go back and edit or add photos? I’m not saying that you should copy eBird, but you might want to peruse it and see how it should be done.

### 2/5 — Limited control of data

*2024-07-13, version 1.3.1*

No way to delete or to adjust location!

### 5/5 — AMAZING APP

*2024-05-04, version 1.2*

This app is super easy to use and it’s great at identifying the butterflies you come across. Having access to an app like this makes keeping track of a checklist way easier.

## Frequently asked questions about eButterfly

### What is eButterfly?

eButterfly is a free citizen science application that allows users to discover, record, and share their butterfly sightings. It contributes these observations to a global online database for science, education, and conservation.

### How does eButterfly help identify butterflies?

eButterfly utilizes advanced computer vision AI to assist users in identifying butterflies they encounter. Users can snap a photo, and the AI will help with the identification process.

### How does eButterfly contribute to science?

By using the app's checklist survey and count methods, users contribute vital information for conservation action. Observations are shared with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to advance scientific understanding of biodiversity.

### Can I track my butterfly sightings with eButterfly?

Yes, eButterfly allows you to keep track of all the butterflies you've seen and the places you've seen them. You can access your life list via the eButterfly web platform.

### Is eButterfly available in multiple languages?

Yes, eButterfly is currently available in English, French, and Spanish. Other translations are planned for future releases.

### What devices does eButterfly support?

eButterfly is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for eButterfly?

eButterfly has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is eButterfly updated?

The latest version of eButterfly is 1.3.2, and it was last updated on August 5, 2025, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-08-05

Bug fixes, add use my location feature.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-07-05

Fix bugs and add new feature

### 1.3.0 — 2024-05-19

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.2 — 2024-05-04

Add forgot password link

### 1.1 — 2024-04-29

update onboarding screen, fix submission issues.

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