Serengeti Tracker vs Ingwe Research Program
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Serengeti Tracker
This app aids visitors in identifying and tracking wildlife in Serengeti National Park. Users can learn facts about animals, share sightings, and view the locations of tagged wildebeest, eland, and zebra. Your contributions help scientists conserve wildlife.
- Identify and track wildlife
- Learn animal facts
- Share sightings and locations
- View tagged animal movements
- Contribute to conservation data
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Welcome to the Serengeti Tracker project. This exciting project lead by scientists at Glasgow University is helping to collect valuable data on some of Africa's most iconic wildlife, in one of its flagship reserves - Serengeti National Park. If you are planning a trip to Serengeti National Park then this app will be invaluable in helping you to identify and track down different animals in the park and find out interesting facts about them. In addition, you will be able to share news, images and the locations of animals you spot with other people; all whilst helping scientists to better understand and conserve them. Using the app you are also able to see where radio collar tagged wildebeest, Eland and zebra are within the park (and where they've been in the last 30 days).
Ingwe Research Program
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Spotted a leopard? Your sighting could make a difference. Ingwe is a citizen science app that connects wildlife enthusiasts, guides, and conservation professionals across South African reserves. By logging your leopard sightings, you directly contribute to ongoing ecological research and help protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats. What you can do: - Submit leopard sightings from the field - Upload photos or camera trap images - Access leopard identification information - Follow leopard activity within your reserve Built for everyone Whether you're a first-time safari tourist or an experienced field guide, Ingwe is designed to be simple to use. Tourists can contribute sightings without registering. Reserve staff and researchers can access additional features through a verified account. Your data is protected Ingwe is fully POPIA-compliant. Your personal information is kept secure and used solely for conservation research purposes. Full terms are presented at registration. Join the effort to monitor and protect leopards across South Africa's private reserve network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ingwe Research Program at monthly against Serengeti Tracker's every 11 months. Serengeti Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Serengeti Tracker ships an update every 11 months, Ingwe Research Program monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Serengeti Tracker | Ingwe Research Program |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Natural Apptitude | Ingwe Research program |
In-app purchases
Serengeti Tracker
No in-app purchases
Ingwe Research Program
No in-app purchases







