# ForestForay Kids: Nature Scout — AI Nature Identifier for Kids

> AI Nature Identifier for Kids (iPhone/iPad app by Dustan Sept.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forestforay-kids-nature-scout/id6775227346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dustan Sept](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896145938)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forestforay-kids-nature-scout/id6775227346/reviews.md

## What is ForestForay Kids?

Turn backyard walks into a real-life creature discovery game!

ForestForay Kids is a magical, interactive AI Nature Scanner designed specifically for curious kids to scan, identify, and learn about the amazing plants, bugs, birds, animals, and rocks in their own neighborhood. 

It transforms passive screen time into active outdoor "green time," encouraging children to become backyard rangers. Every tree, flower, insect, bird, or stone becomes a mystery waiting to be solved with their camera!

FEATURES FOR YOUNG NATURALISTS

KID-SAFE AI CAMERA SCANNER
Point the camera at any leaf, flower, bug, bird, or stone! Our child-friendly AI identifies it instantly and speaks or reads back fun, simple biological facts.

COLLECTIBLE BIO-DEX STICKER CARDS
Unlock the natural world! Scanning plants and animals reveals full-color, animated sticker cards. Silhouettes show kids what species are left to discover nearby, turning outdoor observation into a fun collection game.

OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNTS
Embark on exciting quests that change with the seasons! Search for maple leaves in autumn, busy ladybugs in summer, or smooth river rocks on hiking paths. Scavenger hunts are a core game mode designed to keep kids moving and exploring.

FUN OBSERVATION QUIZZES
Before the AI reveals the species, the app asks kids engaging questions ("How many legs can you count?" or "Is the leaf smooth or fuzzy?"). This teaches scientific observation and active learning.

RANGER MERIT BADGES
Complete biome challenges, scan unique categories, and finish scavenger hunts to earn colorful Ranger Badges. Track progress in your digital Scout Album!

100% AD-FREE & FAMILY SAFE

We build with child safety and privacy at the center. ForestForay Kids is fully COPPA-compliant:
- Zero Ads or Trackers: 100% ad-free with absolutely no third-party marketing, tracking, or analytics.
- Location Privacy (Fuzzed GPS): GPS coordinates are fuzzed at the server level to a broad 5km grid. Your child's exact location is never stored or shared.
- Secure Parental Gate: A mathematical security lock ensures only parents can access settings, external links, or upgrades.
- Try it Free: Download with 25 free scans. Upgrade to Kids Premium ($2.99/mo or $19.99/yr) for unlimited scans and quests. Includes a 7-day free trial!

Give your children a kid-safe tool to explore the great outdoors. Download ForestForay Kids and watch them become backyard rangers!

Privacy Policy: https://forestforay.com/privacy/kids
Terms of Service: https://forestforay.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kids Pro Explorer Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Kids Pro Explorer Annual | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15.23 — 2026-08-09

Overhauled offline scanning. Captured photos are saved as drafts, queued, and automatically identified once you reconnect. Native success feedback alerts replace misleading error modals. Fixed camera queue banners to update counts instantly.

### 2.15.19 — 2026-07-16

Discarded scan camera bug fix.

### 2.15.18 — 2026-07-14

• Scavenger Hunt Fixes: Fixed an issue where scans that completed in the background occasionally appeared in your journal without their fun facts. Now, every single leaf, bug, and flower you find will have its exciting secrets revealed!

• Performance Boost: Faster camera connections and minor stability updates to keep your nature explorations smooth.

### 2.15.17 — 2026-07-06

Custom Scavenger Hunts: Easily design your own hunts with 3 to 9 custom targets and visual difficulty color themes.
Target Swap Choices: Swap tricky targets for a random item, type a custom replacement, or pick a species from your Bio-Dex.
Fun Facts: AI scavenger hunts now show fun, kid-friendly descriptions for every item.
Typing Fixes: Improved keyboard alignment on hunt creation modals.

### 2.15.14 — 2026-07-05

• Security improvements and stability fixes
• Crash fix: bingo board cards no longer crash when hint text is empty
• Performance and reliability improvements

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## More apps by Dustan Sept

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All apps by Dustan Sept: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896145938

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