# Map of Life > Global biodiversity knowledge app for species discovery, identification, and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Map of Life Applications LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-of-life/id983715827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Map of Life Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/983715826) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 3.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 15 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2015-04-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-of-life/id983715827/reviews.md ## What is Map of Life? What species live here? What is that living thing? And where else does it occur? Find out with the Map of Life app, putting the most advanced geographic biodiversity knowledge at your fingertips. The app builds on a global scientific effort to to help you discover, identify and record species worldwide. Birds, mammals, frogs, reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies, bumblebees, fish, trees ... tap into an unrivalled and growing database covering 30,000+ species worldwide, and add to it yourself! + Discover and identify species around you and worldwide Get a list of species around you or your next destination together with information to identify and learn about them. Forgot that big guide book on your hike? Map of Life has you covered and already done much of the identification work for you! + Record your sightings Seen something noteworthy you want to share or build your own list of species for a site? Record your observations in the app, share them with friends or engage with them online at mol.org. Your records may help researchers fill critical gaps for conservation and species monitoring. + Engage with species and their ranges Learn about how data like yours can make a difference, map species and learn about them at Map of Life mol.org ## Key features - Discover and identify species worldwide - Record species sightings - Access global biodiversity knowledge - Learn about species ranges - Contribute to conservation efforts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-of-life/id983715827/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Missing species and inaccuracies *2023-08-07* I was very disappointed in this app. For example the deer Colorado, Colorado has an abundant population of mule deer, only the white tailed deer listed as deers of Colorado. I looked up other areas to find similar discrepancies regarding other species. Very disappointing ### 1/5 — Don't buy it bad *2022-03-07, version 2.0.7* worst app ever 🤮🏳️‍🌈 ### 5/5 — The coolest app you never knew you needed *2020-10-22* Where do I begin on Map of Life... it is amazing!🌱 But then I am curious about the natural world around me. There are so many ways to learn more with this amazing application. I personally love that you can keep records of animals and plants around you! I have so much to learn to help understand Earth and my relationship with it, and it just got a whole lot easier! 🌸Thank you for such an amazing resource and tool. I am absolutely blown away by its intuitiveness, ease of use and the layout... thank you! 🌱 ### 1/5 — Denali species list was terrible *2019-07-05* None of the big mammals were listed as options to drop on the map. Disappointing. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-04-28* The App is perfect! Exactly what i wanted! ### 2/5 — Recommended? Heck No. *2018-08-22* Where the heck are moose, grizzly bear, wolf, and caribou from Denali national park’s map? Where the heck are ANY mammals from the recommended map? Why does the app crash when I send a bug report? Why is this a recommended app if it doesn’t have basic nature guide essentials like this? Pass on this. I downloaded the app hoping for something to help log sightings while out, but this app’s functionality offline is horrendous. The references it uses aren’t bad, which is why it gets more than 1 star but there is so much missing info. So I saw several grizzly bear on my trip into the park today, but I didn’t get cell service until after I got back to the station. No big deal, let me search for the animal. Oh there it is, but wait; near me? No it was 15 miles in, but wait, it’s centered on me now? Let me move the pin, oh wait I can’t move the pin. What nonsense.id rather I bought a field guide book than use this app. ### 4/5 — Excelente *2018-03-03* Excelente app, aporta muchísimo sobre todo con las fotografías de estructuras dentales y craneales. Sin embargo algunas de las fotos no corresponden a los individuos en varias ocasiones y la opción de comentarios en foto no funciona, siendo esta la única herramienta con la cual los usuarios pueden ayudar a a los desarrolladores a corregir esas fallas!!! ### 3/5 — Not yet a reliable source *2017-07-09* The photo submissions are not well vetted (see Black Oak) and the app cites Wikipedia. ### 5/5 — Clever idea for an app *2016-05-08* Works fine for me. Definitely can't wait to use it on a hike! ### 1/5 — Great idea falls way short. *2015-12-17* I live in Hawaii - but this so says no turtles and no trees - really??? ## Frequently asked questions about Map of Life ### What kind of species can I identify with Map of Life? Map of Life covers a wide range of species including birds, mammals, frogs, reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies, bumblebees, fish, and trees. The database includes over 30,000 species worldwide. ### Can I use Map of Life offline? The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, the app aims to help when you forget your guidebook on a hike, suggesting some level of accessibility might be intended. ### How does Map of Life help with conservation? By recording your species observations, you contribute valuable data that can help researchers fill critical gaps in species monitoring and conservation efforts. ### What devices does Map of Life support? Map of Life is available for iPhone and iPod. It is not currently listed as available for Android devices. ### How often is Map of Life updated? The latest version of Map of Life was released on March 9, 2017. The app was initially released on April 18, 2015. ### What is the age rating for Map of Life? Map of Life has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences. ### Is Map of Life free to use? Yes, Map of Life is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Where can I learn more about species and their ranges? You can learn about species and their ranges directly within the app, and further engage with species mapping and information on the Map of Life website at mol.org. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.7 — 2017-03-09 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.0.6 — 2017-03-05 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.0.3 — 2016-08-02 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.0 — 2016-06-27 Welcome to 2.0 We have made improvements to bring you a better, faster app! This version includes a brand new feature: offline mode. Offline mode allows you to download a list of species for a given region before leaving for a trip. This enables the app to be used as a field guide while exploring remote parts of the world! Currently available in English for Denali National Park, Alaska. More regions will be available for download soon! Our offline feature also allows observations to be recorded while away from mobile or Wi-Fi networks. These observations will be updated to your Map of Life account once you have internet connection. We hope you enjoy the new features! Feel free to provide feedback within the app (Settings > Feedback) or by emailing info@mol.org. ### 1.4.1 — 2015-11-13 Now compatible with iOS 9 Additional bug fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Map of Life | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Angelology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelology/id1607575000) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Wildbienen Id BienABest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildbienen-id-bienabest/id1562271273) | — | Free | Reference | | [PocketMacros](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmacros/id1576895516) | 4.4 (19) | Free | Reference | | [Raptor ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-id/id1033944000) | 4.5 (44) | Free | Reference | | [Vögel in Österreich](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vogel-in-osterreich/id1632824782) | — | Free | Reference | | [Catholic Jerusalem Bible+Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-jerusalem-bible-plus-audio/id1605531940) | 4.3 (26) | Free | Reference | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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