# Huck: Animal & Bug Identifier — Identify & Collect Wildlife

> AI-powered wildlife identification and collection app with gamified learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Peck.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huck-animal-and-bug-identifier/id6778637711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephen Peck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849181578)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huck-animal-and-bug-identifier/id6778637711/reviews.md

## What is Huck?

Turn every walk into a treasure hunt. Snap a photo of any animal, plant, or insect - Huck identifies the species in seconds and adds it to your personal field guide, illustrated in beautiful vintage style.

Huck is free to download: identify three species free every day and build a collection of everything you find. Upgrade to Huck Premium anytime for unlimited identifications.

Some species are common. Some are rare. A few are almost never seen. The rarer your find, the more it's worth - so keep your eyes open.

IDENTIFY ANYTHING
Point your camera at a bird, wildflower, butterfly, snake, or paw print in the mud. Huck's AI identifies the species, shows how confident it is, and flags anything you shouldn't touch. Includes three free identifications every day - go unlimited with Huck Premium.

BUILD YOUR COLLECTION
Every species you find is added to your own field guide as a hand-drawn style scientific illustration - over 2,500 North American species to discover across birds, mammals, plants, insects, and reptiles & amphibians.

EARN XP & LEVEL UP
+10 XP for every sighting. +25 for a new species. +50 for a rare find. +100 for a very rare one. Climb six naturalist ranks from Beginner Naturalist to Wildlife Archivist and unlock 12 badges along the way.

EXPLORE YOUR MAP
Every find is pinned where you found it. Watch your neighborhood, favorite trail, and travels fill up with discoveries.

DAILY CHALLENGES
Fresh prompts every day give you a reason to get outside and look closer.

Whether you're a birder, a hiker, a parent with a curious kid, or someone who just wants to know "what is that bug?" - Huck turns the world outside your door into a collection waiting to be completed.

Download Huck and start your field guide today.

HUCK PREMIUM
Huck Premium unlocks unlimited identifications, an auto-renewing subscription:
• Weekly — $4.99/week (3-day free trial)
• Yearly — $39.99/year (3-day free trial)

Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

privacy & terms
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## Key features

- AI species identification
- Personalized field guide
- Vintage scientific illustrations
- XP and leveling system
- Interactive discovery map
- Daily identification challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Huck Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Huck Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Huck Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Is Huck safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Huck.

## Is Huck legit?

Huck: Animal & Bug Identifier appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Huck is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huck-animal-and-bug-identifier/id6778637711/reviews.md

### 1/5 — AI everything

*2026-07-14*

Too bad this app only features AI generated design. I would’ve liked it more if an actual artist created the art.

### 1/5 — Too much money

*2026-07-03*

It’s $40 for a year so you can take pictures and identify animals. Google does the same thing

**Developer response:** Thanks for trying Huck. Just to clarify, Huck is free to use. Animal identification is available free three times per day, and the map and field guide are also free. The subscription is optional and expands AI usage/supports continued development.

### 1/5 — Pretty

*2026-07-02*

Very pretty UI design marred by AI illustrations. It also includes an unnecessary subscription even though it sources most of the spottings from another service. This app basically wants you to pay $40 a year for pretty AI generated UI.

Also ios identifies animals and plants natively through the photos app. No need for a seperate app to do that.

**Developer response:** Glad you like the design, and thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify, Huck is free to use. Including the map, field guide, and three free AI identifications per day. The subscription is optional and expands AI usage rather than unlocking the core app. Huck is meant to be more than just identification: it helps people discover, track, and learn about wildlife nearby. We’re continuing to improve the experience.

## Frequently asked questions about Huck

### How does Huck identify animals and bugs?

Huck uses AI to identify species from photos you take. Simply point your camera at a bird, plant, insect, or paw print, and the app will analyze it to provide an identification and confidence level.

### What is Huck Premium?

Huck Premium offers unlimited identifications, removing the daily limit of three free identifications. It is available through auto-renewing subscriptions: weekly for $4.99, monthly for $9.99, or annually for $39.99. All plans include a 3-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my Huck Premium subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does Huck have ads?

Yes, Huck contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience for those not subscribing to Huck Premium.

### What kind of illustrations does Huck use?

Huck adds each identified species to your personal field guide using beautiful, hand-drawn style scientific illustrations, reminiscent of vintage field guides. There are over 2,500 North American species to discover.

### How does the XP and leveling system work in Huck?

You earn XP for every sighting, with bonus points for new, rare, and very rare species. This allows you to climb six naturalist ranks, from Beginner Naturalist to Wildlife Archivist, and unlock 12 badges.

### What devices does Huck support?

Based on the provided data, Huck is supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 2.4.0.

### What is the age rating for Huck?

Huck has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families interested in learning about nature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-11-03

Connect your iNaturalist account. Share a find with one tap (it posts with no ID, so the community identifies it), bring your existing observations into your collection, and get a notification when a find is identified. Plus a map picker for photos without a location, and fixes to the Explore map.

### 2.3.5 — 2026-10-29

Connect your iNaturalist account. Share a find with one tap (it posts with no ID, so the community identifies it), bring your existing observations into your collection, and get a notification when a find is identified. Plus a map picker for photos without a location, and fixes to the Explore map.

### 2.3.4 — 2026-10-27

Connect your iNaturalist account. Share a find with one tap (it posts with no ID, so the community identifies it), bring your existing observations into your collection, and get a notification when a find is identified. Plus a map picker for photos without a location, and fixes to the Explore map.

### 2.3.3 — 2026-10-23

Connect your iNaturalist account. Share a find with one tap (it posts with no ID, so the community identifies it), bring your existing observations into your collection, and get a notification when a find is identified. Plus a map picker for photos without a location, and fixes to the Explore map.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-10-15

- General Improvements and bug fixes

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