IDentifyIt Species vs LisaSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
IDentifyIt Species
This identification guide helps officials quickly identify South African protected and endangered plant and animal species using interactive steps and visual cues. It provides fact sheets with conservation status, identifying features, and geographic locations to aid in regulating trade.
- Elimination key identification
- Interactive identification steps
- Fact sheets with species information
- Identification of CITES-listed species
- Identification of look-alike species
- Includes traded parts and derivatives
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The IDentifyIt Species Tool is a practical, easy-to-use identification guide that works as an elimination key. It was created to assist customs officials, law enforcement officers, border police and Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIโs) with the identification of South African TOPS and CITES-listed species, thereby enabling better regulation and monitoring of the local and international trade in these threatened and endangered species This free mobile app is designed to lead you through a series of interactive steps, using photographs and easily observable features, to assist you with quick identification. The tool also includes fact sheets containing important information such as conservation status, identifying features, geographic location as well as similar-looking species. The IDentifyIt Species Tool currently consists of 140 CITES-listed South African plant and animal species, their look-alike species as well as traded parts and derivatives. The next phase of this project will see another 300 + species, including amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles, added to the Species ID Tool. The IDentifyIt Species Tool project has also developed the IDentifyIt Cycads Tool which has been designed to assist with the identification of South African Encephalartos Species. The project is a collaboration between the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, a strategic alliance of WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature and IUCN-The World Conservation Union. The project was sponsored by NORAD, SANBI and the Mazda Wildlife Fund.
LisaSnap
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Point your camera at any painting, coin, ruin, or ancient artifact โ LisaSnap identifies it and tells you the full story in seconds. Works on far more than other art apps. LisaSnap recognizes paintings, sculptures, architecture, coins and medals, fossils, gemstones, religious objects, antiques, carpets, and tribal art โ from the Louvre to a local flea market, anywhere in the world. Free to start: 3 scans a day, no credit card needed. Pro from $4.99/month โ less than one museum audio guide. WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY SCAN - Precise identification: name, artist, period, and origin - Why it matters: historical significance and cultural context - Fun facts your tour guide would charge extra for - Where to find it: museum and exhibition info - Saved forever: every scan added to your personal collection WORKS ON EVERYTHING Paintings and portraits โ Renaissance masters to modern art Sculptures and monuments โ ancient and contemporary Coins, medals and stamps โ from any era and civilization Architecture and ruins โ temples, cathedrals, and landmarks Fossils and gemstones โ natural history specimens Antiques and relics โ ceramics, jewelry, tribal art, carpets RELATION MODE โ PUT YOURSELF IN HISTORY Choose a historical era โ Renaissance, Golden Age, Romantic โ and see yourself transported into a painting. Share it, keep it. PERFECT FOR - Museum visitors who want more than a placard - Travelers exploring historical sites abroad - Antique collectors identifying and cataloging pieces - Coin collectors and numismatics enthusiasts - Art lovers and history enthusiasts - Students and educators WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "Visited the Louvre last month โ LisaSnap made every piece come alive." โ Sarah M. "Scanned a Roman artifact in Athens. Got more detail than any tour guide I've ever hired." โ James K. "The descriptions are so much more detailed than the museum placards. I was blown away." โ Mert M. FREE vs PRO Free โ 3 scans per day Pro โ Unlimited scans, full cultural history, ad-free $4.99/month or $19.99/year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDentifyIt Species at none against LisaSnap's 2. IDentifyIt Species also leads on device support and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). LisaSnap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. LisaSnap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. IDentifyIt Species asks for nothing beyond the download.
IDentifyIt Species ships an update every 6 weeks, LisaSnap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDentifyIt Species | LisaSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LucidMobile | Mert Can Batur |
In-app purchases
IDentifyIt Species
No in-app purchases
LisaSnap
- LisaSnap Pro7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- LisaSnap Pro Features3 Days trial$24.991 Year






