iNaturalist

iNaturalist

Discover nature around you

577 ratings
403 reviews
#40 in free Education
📚 Education
🔧 Utilities
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 9, 2024
  • July 14, 2026
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Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.

AI species identification
Record species observations
Contribute to scientific data
Explore biodiversity
Connect with nature enthusiasts
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What's New in iNaturalist

1.0.25

July 14, 2026

Try the iNaturalist app! Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification. More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos. Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations. Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section. Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.

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This app rose +2 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

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User reviews

Don’t use this app delete your content

They are using your uploaded pictures to train their AI model, google lens, and the defense departments probably anyone else who pays for the data too. I’m not training anyone’s computer program for them. Once a few people identify a species and it gets marked as research grade they start feeding it to the AI. Delete all your content then delete the app.not only that they emailed me to lie about about it. Everything I said is freely available information from their own website.
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Can’t submit without photo?

In the new version there’s no option to submit an observation with taking a photo

Excellent

Plant taxonomy continues to be one of my scientific interests, and a best enjoyed course from my undergraduate days, many, many years ago. This app enables even the casual observer to identify unfamiliar plants and, best of all, to join a large community of nature lovers and citizen scientists. It works well, and I appreciate that other observers confirm or disagree with a suggested identification. It is very much worth having.
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WOUAW

C’est la meilleure appli de reconnaissance naturaliste et pour apprendre des espèces

Da geht noch was

Zur Erkennung der Arten im Feld okay.
Erfassung nutze ich nicht in der App, kann ich als nicht beurteilen.
Zur Verwaltung der Beobachtungen (App-Bereich „Aktivitäten“) ist die neue App leider von Beginn an der Classic-Version in Sachen Reaktivität haushoch unterlegen.
Ein Changelog für Updates, statt eines Werbetextes, wäre mal nützlich.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback, we're continuing to work on improvin the app's speed and stability. Von Google Übersetzer: Vielen Dank für das Feedback, wir arbeiten weiterhin daran, die Geschwindigkeit und Stabilität der App zu verbessern.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezes when suggesting IDs on audio clips

Bug

Inconsistent tap responsiveness in search menu

Bug

Observation time not accurately filling based on upload time

Bug

Map showing incorrect observation locations

Bug

Crashes and performance issues on some devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to type in address/coordinates for location

Feature

Option to add observations to projects during upload

Feature

Batch editing/uploading of observations

Feature

More precise search filters (e.g. aquatic, parasitic, migratory)

Feature

Bring back colored observation markers on map

Feature

FAQ

What does iNaturalist do?

iNaturalist helps you identify plants, animals, and fungi by using your phone's camera or imported photos. It provides AI-powered species suggestions and connects you with a community of nature lovers to confirm identifications and learn more about the natural world.

How does iNaturalist contribute to science?

Your observations, once reviewed by the community, are shared for scientific research. This data helps scientists understand species distribution, track biodiversity, and inform conservation efforts worldwide.

Is iNaturalist free to use?

Yes, iNaturalist is completely free to use. Its nonprofit mission is supported by a community of donors, making it accessible to everyone interested in nature and science.

What kind of species can I identify with iNaturalist?

You can identify a wide range of species including plants, animals (insects, birds, mammals, reptiles, etc.), and fungi. The AI and community support cover a vast array of life forms found around the world.

Can I use iNaturalist to keep a record of what I see?

Absolutely. iNaturalist allows you to keep a personal record of all the species you observe and identify. This feature helps you track your discoveries and build a personal nature journal.