# iNaturalist Classic vs Nilu'nal

The clearest difference is rating: Nilu'nal at 5.0 against iNaturalist Classic's 4.6. Nilu'nal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). iNaturalist Classic's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1). 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.

Nilu'nal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist Classic has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of iNaturalist Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nilu'nal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNaturalist Classic | Nilu'nal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist-classic/id421397028/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nilunal/id960068647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iNaturalist](https://appshunter.io/developer/421397031) | [Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey](https://appshunter.io/developer/917652749) |

## What reviewers say

### iNaturalist Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist-classic/id421397028)

Record and identify species encounters with a simple interface. Contribute to scientific research and learn about biodiversity. Connect with other nature enthusiasts and explore the natural world.

**Highlights:** Identify species globally, Record species sightings, Contribute observations to science, Add observations to projects, Learn about biodiversity, Connect with nature enthusiasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for identifying plants, animals, and fungi
- 🤝 Supportive community of experts
- 🌱 Contributes to citizen science and research
- 🔍 Accurate identification suggestions
- 🌐 Works well globally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/sorting observations
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 🤖 Concerns about AI/ML identification accuracy
- 💬 Negative interactions with some community members

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues or inability to create account
- Slow upload speeds or observation syncing
- Inconsistent performance between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to follow other users and see their observations
- More filtering and sorting options for observations
- Offline mode for taking photos and uploading later
- Easier location input for observations
- Private/personal project functionality


### Nilu'nal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nilunal/id960068647)

Explore a collection of recipes shared by Mi'kmaw individuals. Users can also contribute their own culinary creations by contacting the development team.

**Highlights:** Mi'kmaw recipes, Community contributions, Recipe submission contact

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNaturalist Classic free?

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

### Is Nilu'nal free?

Nilu'nal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNaturalist Classic or Nilu'nal?

Nilu'nal is rated higher. iNaturalist Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Nilu'nal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iNaturalist Classic or Nilu'nal have ads?

Neither iNaturalist Classic nor Nilu'nal 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.*