# NatureMapr data collector — user reviews > 35 indexed App Store user reviews of NatureMapr data collector by at3am IT Pty Ltd. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturemapr-data-collector/id1042299523/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturemapr-data-collector/id1042299523.md ## Newest reviews (19 of 35) ### 5/5 — Best citizen science app *2025-01-24, version 6.0.2* Nature Mapr is my favourite way to spend my down time. I love to learn the animals and plants in my garden but also to collect images of plants and animals while out hiking. I have advanced degrees in environmental science but have learnt so much about the environment from this app! Its so easy to use and I love it that the information I collect can positively influence the outcomes of species in Australia. ### 5/5 — Contribute to citizen science without getting your hands dirty *2025-01-23, version 6.0.2* NatureMapr is a really easy to use app for documenting Nature for novices and experts alike! Don’t know what that plant or animal is? Simply take a photo and upload it in the app, and NatureMapr has an incredible team of experts to verify your find. The data is used to inform planning and government decisions around Australia. You may be the next person to discover a new species or help prevent a biosecurity disaster, so download the app today and start your contributions to citizen science today! ### 5/5 — Great update. *2025-01-22, version 6.0.2* Makes it really easy to record sightings on the go. ### 5/5 — Citizen science at its best *2025-01-22, version 6.0.2* I’ve been using NatureMapr for several years now and am in awe of the quality of this app and the work that has gone into making it what it is. It is so great the data we collect is now feeding into so many decision making points in govt to improve our natural environment and the critters and plants that live there. Thank you to all involved. ### 5/5 — So Easy *2025-01-22, version 6.0.2* This is an excellent update and so very easy to use. A valuable addition to citizen science. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Fun + citizen science at its finest *2025-01-22, version 6.0.2* I love using this app, I contribute sightings of endangered gang gang cockatoos in my neighbourhood whenever I can. It’s easy to use and helps the birds! Would be a fantastic activity for kids to do, like ‘Pokémon Go’ but in real life. It helps me take notice of my surroundings and be more aware of the flora and fauna that surround us even in the city. A fantastic app. ### 5/5 — A great service *2025-01-22, version 6.0.1* I work for NM which does make me bias but here are the facts. We are an Australian business which invests time in the communities that use our service. All the records we process are kept in Australia. Our data quality assurance is trusted by Federal govt. because of our moderator workflow process. This is backed up by a simple, easy to use mobile app and a constantly evolving website, a place where you can communicate with fellow users. ### 5/5 — Great App for citizen scientists *2025-01-21, version 6.0.1* The new version is really easy to use. You can quickly record sightings of animals and plants. Very useful data for environmental planning. ### 5/5 — Lbradley *2025-01-13, version 6.0.0* NatureMapr is doing great things for Australia. Things like Land Libraries give us a great insight into our unique biodiversity and the ecological communities that are so important as we try to do our best to adapt to climate change. NatureMapr has ties into government agencies and has an important part to play in helping us identify where invasive species are found and how we can use limited resources to get the best result for our environment. The app is easy to use - you can take photos directly via the app or upload from the photos on your phone. You can input the species if you know it, or you can have a guess and one of the expert moderators will let you know for sure what you have discovered. Give it a try! ### 5/5 — Much improved app *2025-01-13, version 6.0.0* Now Naturemapr has extended its coverage outside of the Canberra and surrounding area it’s great to be able to log sightings in other places. This update makes that much easier. ### 5/5 — It's never been easier to be a citizen scientist *2025-01-04, version 6.0.0* Love this app. Intuitive functionality and clean, sleek interface makes it easy to use. ### 5/5 — Local citizen-science at its best! *2025-01-04, version 6.0.0* This NatureMapr app just keeps getting better! The team is passionate about developing and delivering the best they can and things keep evolving! This app makes contributing to Australian citizen science so easy. Been a fan for a long time and always excited to see the advances… ### 5/5 — Citizen scientists rejoice *2023-03-01, version 4.2.1* Great app for so many things. Perfect for the enthusiast thru to the more dedicated. Very easy to use and has provided some much great information. ### 5/5 — NatureMapr is a brilliant app *2023-02-25, version 4.2.1* If you love the outdoors and are curious about the natural world then you need this app, it will literally change your life. Submit a sighting and it will quickly be identified for you by an expert moderator. You will find yourself learning at an a amazing rate, and your sightings will provide valuable data in ways you can’t even begin to imagine. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-09-24, version 4.1.0* Super easy to use. A powerful, reliable platfom. Most importantly it's locally focused, which means you're getting the most informed and relevant knowledge - as well as the most suitable functionality - for all the cool things you will discover in your unique environment. ### 5/5 — A fun thing to do on my lockdown walk *2021-08-19, version 4.0.5* I’m really enjoying adding plants or bugs I spot in the app! ### 5/5 — Great clear design and functionality *2021-08-16, version 4.0.5* I was very excited to download the new app and I have not been disappointed. This is now a seamless way to record observations when out and about. ### 5/5 — If only all naturalists had access to this *2021-08-14, version 4.0.4* So easy to use in the field and completes the website so well. To have everything coherently contained in the one place is very handy. Can’t wait for spring with this app! ### 5/5 — The new NatureMapr App is brilliant! *2021-08-10, version 4.0.3* I’m loving the new simplified app. It compliments the NatureMapr websites perfectly. Well done :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crashes on launch *2021-07-19, version 3.9.1* Would love to use it but it crashes on launch, redownloaded it and still doing it. iOS 14.6. ### 1/5 — Crashes on launch *2021-07-11, version 3.9.1* Won’t start. Crashes as soon as you launch the app. iOS 14.6 ### 1/5 — Unusable in the field *2020-08-06, version 3.7.0* If I’m out and about and want to use the so it needs to download all sorts of things before I can use it. And it does this every time I open it up. And the download take ages, even on wifi. I can’t use this so for anything useful. ### 5/5 — Fab for amateurs and oldies *2025-05-12, version 6.2.1* Love reading about nature, photographing and observing it, watching nature docos? Though long retired I can finally participate in recording nature via this app. Our sightings help us understand the current state of our natural world. They support scientific study of vulnerable and endangered species. But be warned. It’s a very addictive pastime. You might find yourself, rambling for hours in the bush, around your neighbourhood or local reserves, missing the afternoon soapies, getting fit, using your brain feeling a sense of purpose, being part of a talented and supportive community of citizen scientists.Doing something that might improve the world for your grandchildren. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Thank you NatureMapr! *2025-05-10, version 6.2.1* Customer support and engagement are second to none, you will not find a better community or team in the citizen science realm. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-05-10, version 6.2.1* An awesome app for identifying plants in Australia. The app support is great too! ### 5/5 — Best Australian citizen science platform *2025-05-08, version 6.2.1* Excellent support team! ### 5/5 — Brilliant citizen science app *2025-02-14, version 6.0.2* I love being able to know that the plants and animals I see everyday will be better protected thanks to NatureMapr! Super intuitive app and easy to use ### 5/5 — Brilliant app for nature lovers *2025-02-09, version 6.0.2* The app’s usability has come leaps and bounds since this Canberra start-up began in 2013. It is a testament to Aaron and his small team who work tirelessly to provide this homegrown, Australian service! ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-02-05, version 6.0.2* A great way to record and learn. Moderators are prompt at confirming your record or indicating the correct id if you’ve got it wrong. ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Citizen science at its best *2025-02-03, version 6.0.2* I found this is an amazingly easy to use app as a budding citizen scientist. I can upload photos or audio recordings of all the plants and animals in my region. Would recommend this app to everyone. ### 5/5 — Finger tip knowledge *2025-02-03, version 6.0.2* Nature Mapr has been so helpful to improve my plant and animal identification! I have used it to try and collate a biodiversity database of places I work and where I live. My local landcare group have used it to map an urban forest and have id’d over 1000 species of plant and animal! Keep on kicking goals Nature Mapr! ### 5/5 — Easy to use. Great tool *2025-02-03, version 6.0.2* Easy to use app. Great for increasing your knowledge on flora and fauna but also your knowledge on the areas we live and work in. I use this app almost daily. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*