Comparison

iNaturalist vs Cluckify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iNaturalist

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
Currently charting
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Your photos of plants, animals, fungi, and more can help protect nature all around the world. iNaturalist is free, nonprofit, and community-powered. iNaturalist helps millions of people learn about and document the nature around them. Point your camera at plants, animals, and fungi to get instant identification suggestions, then share your photos or sound recordings as an "observation." Then, see your observation get reviewed by a global community of knowledgeable nature-lovers to turn it into a useful data point for science and conservation efforts. Your everyday moments of curiosity can directly contribute to protecting nature, and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge to get started. iNaturalist is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to connecting people to nature and advancing biodiversity science and conservation, and is freely available thanks to the generous support of our community. KEY FEATURES • Identify species from anywhere in the world • Contribute to science by sharing your observations • Keep a record of species you see • Explore and protect biodiversity • Connect with and learn from other nature enthusiasts

About

Cluckify

Decode the complex vocalizations of chickens using AI and bioacoustics. Explore sound patterns, understand behavioral cues, and deepen your connection with poultry through interactive learning and observation.

Highlights
  • Recognize vocal cues and their associated behaviors
  • Visualize sounds with spectrograms
  • Categorize vocalizations by behavioral context
  • Engage flock with sound playback
  • Test knowledge with sound-to-meaning quizzes
Features
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Cluckify is your gateway to understanding how chickens communicate. Drawing from the science of bioacoustics, the app helps uncover the meaning behind a rich variety of chicken vocal expressions - from subtle murmurs to sharp alerts. Whether you're caring for a small flock, studying animal behavior, or simply curious about what chickens are saying, Cluckify invites you to explore the world of poultry communication through sound. It’s not just about hearing - it's about interpreting, observing, and connecting. Key Features: Recognize Vocal Cues - Learn how different calls relate to behaviors like bonding, distress, curiosity, and social coordination. Visual Sound Exploration - Explore sound as shape and motion through spectrograms that reveal pitch, rhythm, and tone. Behavioral Sound Categories - Browse vocalizations grouped by behavioral context—such as social contact, urgency signals, or contentment markers. Engagement Mode - Play carefully categorized sounds to observe how your flock responds in different situations. Listen and Learn Challenges - Put your ear to the test with interactive quizzes that help you match sounds with likely meanings. Cluckify isn’t just a sound collection - it’s a companion for learning how animals express themselves. Designed for those who value observation and connection, Cluckify turns everyday chicken sounds into something deeper: a window into flock life, emotion, and behavior. Whether you're on a farm, in a classroom, or exploring the backyard coop, Cluckify offers a thoughtful and engaging way to listen with purpose.

Screenshots

iNaturalist4 screens
Cluckify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: iNaturalist at #77 against Cluckify's unranked. Cluckify's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
iNaturalist versus Cluckify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNaturalistCluckify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (684 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings684 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiNaturalistSuresh Raja Neethirajan

Customer experience

iNaturalist

All ratings684 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative36.1%

Cluckify

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

iNaturalist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Cluckify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iNaturalist

No in-app purchases

None

Cluckify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNaturalist free?
iNaturalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cluckify free?
Cluckify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNaturalist or Cluckify have ads?
Neither iNaturalist nor Cluckify shows ads.

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