# MiddSpark vs iNaturalist

The clearest difference is rating: MiddSpark at 5.0 against iNaturalist's 4.1. MiddSpark also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). iNaturalist's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 4) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MiddSpark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist has 707 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiddSpark | iNaturalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middspark/id1476718433/reviews)** | [4.1 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist/id6475737561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **707** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 12 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Check I'm Here, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575538390) | [iNaturalist](https://appshunter.io/developer/421397031) |

## What reviewers say

### MiddSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middspark/id1476718433)

Discover campus events and ways to participate. Filter by organization or activity, and add events to your personal calendar to stay informed about campus life.

**Highlights:** Sort events by campus organizations, Find events by activity tags, Add events to your calendar, Discover campus involvement opportunities, Powered by Presence platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iNaturalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist/id6475737561)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** AI species identification, Record species observations, Contribute to scientific data, Explore biodiversity, Connect with nature enthusiasts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster and more intuitive UI
- 👍 Improved features from website
- 💡 Batch upload and sorting options
- 🚀 Responsive and smooth performance
- 👍 Easier to navigate and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with observation time and location
- 🔍 Difficulty finding advanced editing options
- 🔍 Overly complex UI for basic tasks
- 🔍 Removal of useful features like map view
- 🔍 Too much reliance on AI identification

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when suggesting IDs on audio clips
- Inconsistent tap responsiveness in search menu
- Observation time not accurately filling based on upload time
- Map showing incorrect observation locations
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to type in address/coordinates for location
- Option to add observations to projects during upload
- Batch editing/uploading of observations
- More precise search filters (e.g. aquatic, parasitic, migratory)
- Bring back colored observation markers on map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiddSpark free?

MiddSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iNaturalist free?

iNaturalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiddSpark or iNaturalist?

MiddSpark is rated higher. MiddSpark averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iNaturalist averages 4.1 from 707 ratings.

### Do MiddSpark or iNaturalist have ads?

Neither MiddSpark nor iNaturalist shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*