NaturaList vs Webfauna
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NaturaList
Easily record nature sightings with detailed information and precise GPS locations. Contribute to conservation efforts and science by sharing your observations with a global network of partner databases. View recent sightings in your area and discover rare species.
- Record sightings with GPS
- Contribute to nature conservation
- View recent sightings nearby
- Add photos to sightings
- Multilingual interface
- Supports many taxonomic groups
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NaturaList allows you to record your sightings easily and for free, directly in the field or later on. You can include all details you would record in your notebook – for your personal archives but also to contribute to nature conservation and science. No more time wasted copying your data once you get home, no observations forgotten, no uncertain locations: your sightings are located precisely thanks to maps and GPS. NaturaList is also easy to use with only one hand. Your data are securely stored in the portal https://data.biolovision.net, where you will always have access to your own data, and are then shared with a steadily increasing number of partner databases operated by nature conservation organizations around the world ( (e.g. https://www.ornitho.ch, https://www.ornitho.it, https://www.ornitho.de, https://www.faune-france.org, https://www.ornitho.at, https://www.ornitho.cat, https://www.fauna.hr, https://www.ornitho.pl, https://www.orchisauvage.fr, https://www.ornitho.eus, https://www.faune-guyane.org. Complete and up to date list available in the app or the web portal). Our partner https://www.ornitho.cat was awarded ”Best Citizen Science Award” in 2015 and the Catalan environment award “El Premi Medi Ambient de la Generalitat” in 2017. About 280'000 users, including many specialists of various taxonomic groups, already rely on our systems on several platforms, particularly in Europe. Additionally, you can also see what other users have recorded around you - common species or rarities. A small support fee is asked for this feature, to allow maintenance and additional development for this app. Your help is very welcome. Thanks. -Easy to use and ergonomic interface, optimized for field conditions. -Lots of taxonomic groups, including birds, mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, reptiles, orchids and more. -Lots of map layers available, including national map depending of on country. -Add photos to your sightings. -Record public or private comments. -See the recent sightings in your immediate vicinity and rarities in the greater area. -Personalize language and sorting of species names. -Predefined species lists according to your geographical area or local database partner. -Personalize the GPS mode to save battery. -Multilingual interface (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Polish, Croatian and Serbian). -The only app you need to record all of your naturalist sightings throughout Europe and the world. -NaturaList is recommended by the EBCC (European Bird Census Council) for use in connection with the EBBA2 (European Breeding Bird Atlas 2) project and by renowned institutes such as SOI, DDA, ICO, LIPU, OTOP, LPO, SFO, CSCF, ARANZADI Society of Sciences (complete list and links available on https://data.biolovision.net/). - NaturaList is an official partner of the Euro Bird Portal (EBP http://www.eurobirdportal.org/ebp/en/ ) This app was developed by Biolovision Sàrl with the financial support of the Swiss organizations ALA, Nos Oiseaux, Ficedula and the Swiss Ornithological Institute.
Webfauna
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L’application mobile Webfauna facilite la saisie de vos observations d’animaux sur le terrain et fournit gratuitement les clés de référence pour identifier libellules, papillons de jour et zygènes rouges, amphibiens (larves et adultes), reptiles et mammifères de Suisse. Les lourds guides de terrain peuvent être laissés à la maison. Avec l’application mobile Webfauna, ils sont dans votre poche : - Inventoriez vos observations de la faune (à l’exception des oiseaux) facilement grâce à notre formulaire de saisie (« Insérer une donnée ») - Localisez le lieu de vos observation grâce au GPS de votre smartphone et au fond de carte Swisstopo - Prenez en photo vos observations pour aider nos experts à valider des données de qualité - Identifiez vos observations grâce à nos clés de détermination électroniques (Libellules, Amphibiens – larves et adules, Reptiles, Mammifères, Papillons de jour et zygènes rouges) - Consultez nos fiches de description (« Fiches des espèces ») pour contrôler vos identifications. Les fiches rassemblent les caractères distinctifs des espèces, la distribution, la phénologie et la distribution altitudinale - Finalement, n’oubliez pas de transmettre vos données à info fauna (« Vos données » puis « Envoyer ») Avec l’application mobile Webfauna, vous ne vous limitez pas à déterminer, inventorier et transmettre vos observations à info fauna. Vous contribuez à enrichir les connaissances sur la distribution des espèces dans le temps et l’espace et ainsi, vous apportez une aide concrète à la protection de la nature et des espèces en Suisse. info fauna rassemble, homogénéise et assure la qualité des données d’observation au sein de sa base de données. En se conformant aux les lignes directrices d’InfoSpecies concernant la propriété, la diffusion et l’utilisation des données, les données d’observation sont mises à disposition de la Confédération, des cantons, des communes et autres acteurs dans la conservation, la recherche et la planification du territoire (permis de construire, urbanisation, …). info fauna vous souhaite de fascinantes observations de la faune et vous remercie infiniment pour toutes les données que vous transmettrez avec l’application mobile Webfauna.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webfauna at none against NaturaList's 3. Webfauna also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NaturaList's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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. NaturaList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year. Webfauna asks for nothing beyond the download.
NaturaList ships an update every 2 months, Webfauna every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NaturaList | Webfauna |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biolovision Sàrl | info fauna - CSCF & karch |
In-app purchases
NaturaList
- Basic subscription7 Days trial$2.491 Year
- Follower subscription7 Days trial$4.491 Year
- Big fan subscription7 Days trial$9.491 Year
Webfauna
No in-app purchases









