# Terravaria: Animal Identifier — Collect, battle, learn

> Animal identification, collection, and 3v3 battle game with educational elements. (iPhone/iPad app by biwac websolutions ag.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terravaria-animal-identifier/id6804799685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [biwac websolutions ag](https://appshunter.io/developer/567668974)
- Category: Education, Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terravaria-animal-identifier/id6804799685/reviews.md

## What is Terravaria?

Identify animals in seconds: photograph one, and our animal identifier names the species, from sparrow to ibex. Every find joins your collection, your world map and your team for the 3-on-3 battle.

Welcome to Professor Terra's Research Guild. The wildlife out there is vast, and much of it has never been documented. That's exactly why the Professor needs you. From today on, you're an explorer of his guild.

YOUR MISSION AS AN EXPLORER
• Spot an animal and photograph it with the app
• Our animal scanner helps Professor Terra identify animals, even for rare finds
• Your card appears with stats, rarity and habitat
• Be the very first to find a species and your card becomes a shimmering holo card, and you enter the guild's Hall of Fame

YOUR WORLD MAP
• Every find lands automatically on your personal world map
• See at a glance where you spotted which animal
• Open your friends' world maps and compare your finds
• With Explorer Diary (subscription), your whole world map is unlocked, no limits

COLLECT & UPGRADE
• Cards across 9 habitats, from meadow to rainforest
• Duplicate finds level up your card
• A free pack with a new card every day
• Card packs with transparent drop rates, you ALWAYS see the odds before opening

BATTLE 3-ON-3
• Build your team of three cards
• Tactical battles with abilities, types and potions
• Fair: stats come from the animals' real biology

PLAY WITH FRIENDS
• Find and add friends and browse their collections
• Three games against friends: Guess the image, Quiz duel and Memory
• Invite a friend: once your friend photographs their first animal, you both get 30 days of Explorer Diary for free

THE WEEKLY LEAGUE
• Every week is a research week: your group compares its finds
• Score points through discoveries and victories
• The top three advance, from Firefly to Wolf league
• Discoveries leaderboard: who finds the most animals?
• Your explorer rank grows permanently and unlocks new abilities

MADE FOR THE OUTDOORS
Terravaria rewards real observations. Only photos you took yourself count. Downloaded or re-photographed images are caught by the authenticity check.

Terravaria is free to play. In-app purchases are optional, and you always see the odds beforehand. Terravaria is available in German, English, French and Spanish.

Terms: https://terravaria.ch/en/terms.html
Privacy: https://terravaria.ch/en/privacy.html

## Key features

- Identify animals via photos
- Collect animal cards
- 3v3 strategic battles
- World map of discoveries
- Play with friends
- Weekly leagues and leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer's Diary | $2.99 | per month |
| Explorer's Diary | $22.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Common Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5 nicknames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited nicknames | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is Terravaria safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Terravaria.

## Is Terravaria legit?

Terravaria: Animal Identifier appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Terravaria is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terravaria-animal-identifier/id6804799685/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-10-05*

This is a great app! Lots of fun, while still having the opportunity to learn some science and animal facts. Quick in app support

## Frequently asked questions about Terravaria

### How does Terravaria identify animals?

Terravaria uses your device's camera to photograph animals. The app then analyzes the image to identify the species, providing details about its stats, rarity, and habitat.

### What is the Explorer Diary subscription in Terravaria?

The Explorer Diary subscription unlocks your entire world map with no limits and offers additional benefits. It can be purchased monthly for $2.99 or annually for $22.99.

### Can I play Terravaria offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like identifying animals via photos and participating in battles typically require an internet connection.

### How does Terravaria handle in-app purchases?

In-app purchases in Terravaria are optional. The app clearly displays transparent drop rates for card packs, so you always know the odds before opening them.

### What is the age rating for Terravaria?

Terravaria has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is Terravaria updated?

The app was last updated on October 12, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The latest version available is 1.2.1.

### What languages does Terravaria support?

Terravaria is available in German, English, French, and Spanish, catering to a global audience.

### Does Terravaria have ads?

No, Terravaria does not contain advertisements. It is free to play and relies on optional in-app purchases for monetization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-10-12

- Send friend requests right from the leaderboard
- "Recent finds" now shows every find
- Faster, more reliable start on weak networks
- Photo upload with progress; send unsent photos later
- Language changes apply instantly, no restart needed
- League and Explorer Rank now in English, French and Spanish
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-26

- New battle system: dice energy, protectors and 6 new abilities
- Boss battles and the Instinct charm
- New team selection and a tutorial that explains everything
- Guess the Picture is fairer: 8 animal names to choose from
- Invite friends right from the home screen
- Your animals show their new level right after levelling up

### 1.1.4 — 2026-09-24

New store text and images, plus small bug fixes.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-21

- Invite friends: when your friend photographs their first animal, you both get 30 days of Explorer Diary for free
- New "Discoveries" leaderboard: who finds the most animals?
- Terravaria now speaks French and Spanish
- The app uses noticeably less battery
- News now reaches you directly in the app
- Many small improvements to the world map and leaderboard

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-17

- The app runs noticeably smoother and is easier on battery and memory
- The world map loads faster and shows your finds right away
- Long animal names now display cleanly
- See when your free identifications are available again
- The badge on the app icon now matches your notifications again
- Achievements are now neatly sorted by game
- Small improvements to Memory, Guess the Picture and duels

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