iNaturalist

iNaturalist

Discover nature around you

591 ratings
411 reviews
#92 in free Education
📚 Education
🔧 Utilities
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 9, 2024
  • July 29, 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

1.0.26

July 29, 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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Top Free

📉 92-3

Education

This app dropped -3 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

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User reviews

Zero stars what happened to this app? It just told me a mushroom was a paw paw. It’s turned to trash

Title pretty much captures it. Please no generic-“we’ve been using machine learning since 2017” reply, it doesn’t matter, the ID feature completely blows NOW & gives the most random stupid ids. This happens nearly every time I use the app. No one community id’s anything anymore, because people are dropping INaturalist. Also got lots of google & still begs for $ all the time. If u want $, fix the app, the UI is horrendous too. Once loved iNat, oh well
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Research and discovery

This might be my favorite app of all time

Odd behavior

It’s a fun app, helps to identify mysterious things in the yard. But something odd has happened to it in the last year or so: I now seem to get email notifications of observations from just one user. Hundreds of notifications. Many per week. And nothing from anyone else. Nothing! I think I’ve now blocked her, but I’m not sure. The app has become more annoying than helpful.
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AI?

A great app but not using as it uses AI. If you are a naturalist and care about the environment you surely would be anti AI? Look at the effects these data centres are having on the environment. With all this technological advances why not have an opt out button? Convenience is not a good enough reason to screw the planet.
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Disappointment

My account got suspended, reason? I don’t know maybe because the app development is really bad and everyone complaining about the same things ? Maybe Please fix this app

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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

Bug

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

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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.