Identify over 180 European grasshopper and cricket species with an intuitive key, extensive images, audio, and detailed information. Narrow down possibilities using criteria like size or GPS location. Designed for both beginners and experts for fieldwork.
3.0.1
June 15, 2026
* Bugfixes and optimizations
Access to all species descriptions
Orthoptera is a mobile application designed to help users identify over 180 European species of grasshoppers and crickets. It utilizes an identification key, extensive media, and detailed information for each species.
Orthoptera provides an intuitive identification key that allows users to select criteria such as body size or wing length. Additionally, GPS localization can automatically narrow down the range of possible species.
For each species, Orthoptera offers detailed information on appearance, song, habitat, and distribution, complemented by over 6,000 images, audio recordings, and drawings.
The app is free to download, but a yearly subscription is required for access to all species. This subscription finances the app's maintenance and further development.
The yearly subscription price is available in the In-App-Purchases section. The subscription costs $9.99 per year and automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Orthoptera is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
The latest version of Orthoptera is 3.0.1, last updated on June 15, 2026. Updates are released to maintain and further develop the application.
Yes, subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. This can be done at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
