# Outsmart Invasive Species > Citizen science app for identifying and reporting invasive species. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles T. Bargeron.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsmart-invasive-species/id499957573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Charles T. Bargeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/381326173) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 450 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-03-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsmart-invasive-species/id499957573/reviews.md ## What is Outsmart Invasive Species? Support Warning - EDDMaps is growing. To develop new and better maintain current features, we have consolidated our regional apps into one EDDMapS app. We will discontinue supporting Outsmart as of March 31, 2023 and ask for you to join us on our new platform. For any questions or concerns, email bugwood@uga.edu. The Outsmart Invasive Species project is a collaboration between the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) and the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. The goal of the project is to strengthen ongoing invasive-species monitoring efforts in Massachusetts by enlisting help from citizens. The web- and smartphone-based approach enables volunteers to identify and collect data on invasive species in their own time, with little or no hands-on training. By taking advantage of the increasing number of people equipped with iPhone or digital camera/web technology, this approach will expand the scope of invasive-species monitoring, and is an effort to help control oubreaks of new or emergent invasive species that threaten our environment. ## Key features - Identify invasive species - Collect and report data - Citizen science participation - Environmental monitoring - Invasive species control ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsmart-invasive-species/id499957573/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Bugs *2016-04-26, version 3.1* I'm sorry but I can't use your app because the icon is an insect and the load screen is an insect. Then there's some menu picture of an insect. Creeps me out. Sorry. Just wanted to give you the feedback in case you make a bug free version. I just wanted it for the invasive plants... I'll get a friend without insect-phobia to download it to use instead of me! ### 2/5 — App crashes *2015-10-29, version 3.0* Whenever I try to click for the info on a species the app immediately crashes. ### 3/5 — Interesting but could be better *2013-08-11, version 2.1* This should include places the species have been found so users know if a specific plant or insect has been known to be in their area. That would certainly make it easier to find species, so users know what to look for around them. ### 5/5 — It DOES have larger pictures! *2012-05-06, version 0.9* Mea culpa - the app does have large pictures of each invasive. After watching the cute video and wondering how the hiker got a large pic on her app, I played around with it more: if you tap the blue arrow on the side on each invasive it goes to a larger pic which you can zoom in on. Tapping to the left of the blue arrow brings up descriptive info and a way to report the find. Well done! And I noticed the same folks at the Center for Invasive Species at U of Georgia have additional apps. Check out the one for Florida, land of the invasives! ### 4/5 — Needs Better ID Photos *2012-04-20, version 0.9* There's a tiny, barely identifiable photo, and when you select it, it goes to the info/record screen, but there is no better picture. I'll never be able to identify anything from the tiny thumbnail for a comparison with the subject if I can't tell what it looks like. It needs better identification confirmation to be of any use. I like the concept of it though so I'm going to give it high marks in hopes the "designers" will take it to actual designers in order to get a useable interface. Unless you already know what you're working with, this app is pointless to release to the average person for assistance. ### 4/5 — Great resource *2012-03-29, version 0.9* The only complaint is that there are missing descriptions of some of the plants and also one of the pests. The first plant listed is Gout Weed (which looks a lot like Queen Anne's Lace) which only has a picture without any info. I suspect you might get a lot of misidentified photos until the info is provided. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2012-03-10, version 0.9* Fun and easy to use! ## Frequently asked questions about Outsmart Invasive Species ### What is Outsmart Invasive Species? Outsmart Invasive Species is a citizen science project that allows volunteers to identify and report invasive species. The goal is to strengthen monitoring efforts and help control outbreaks of new or emergent invasive species. ### Who developed Outsmart Invasive Species? The project is a collaboration between the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR), and the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. ### What devices does Outsmart Invasive Species support? Outsmart Invasive Species is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Outsmart Invasive Species? The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How often is Outsmart Invasive Species updated? The latest version, 3.10, was released on December 15, 2022. Updates are provided to maintain and improve app features. ### What is the user rating for Outsmart Invasive Species? The app has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 user ratings. ### Is there a cost to use Outsmart Invasive Species? No, Outsmart Invasive Species is available for free. ### Where can I get support for Outsmart Invasive Species? For questions or concerns, you can email bugwood@uga.edu. The app is transitioning to a consolidated EDDMapS app, with support for Outsmart ending March 31, 2023. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 3.10 — 2022-12-15 Support Warning - EDDMaps is growing. To develop new and better maintain current features, we have consolidated our regional apps into one EDDMapS app. We will discontinue supporting Outsmart as of March 31, 2023 and ask for you to join us on our new platform. 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