Comparison

iNaturalist vs Frog identifier

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

Frog identifier

Instantly identify frog species by taking or uploading a photo. Explore detailed information on habitats, behaviors, and environmental impact. Save your sightings and listen to frog calls.

Highlights
  • AI-powered image recognition for frog identification
  • Detailed species information (habitat, behavior, biology)
  • Personal collection of frog sightings
  • Information on frog habitats and environmental impact
  • Listen to frog calls
  • Learn about frog conservation
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Discover the World of Frogs with Frog Identifier! Your pocket companion for identifying and learning about frogs and other amphibians – just by snapping a photo. Key Features: Identify Frogs Instantly Take or upload a photo to recognize frog species using powerful AI image recognition. Explore Detailed Species Info Learn fascinating facts about frogs, including their scientific names, habitats, behaviors, and biological traits. Save Your Frog Encounters Create your personal collection with photos, dates, and locations of your frog sightings. Understand Their Habitats Discover where different frog species live and how they adapt to forests, wetlands, rivers, and more. Frogs & the Environment Explore how frogs are affected by climate change, pollution, and disease—and why they’re crucial to healthy ecosystems. Listen to Frog Calls Hear the unique sounds of various frog species to help with identification and appreciation of their natural behavior. Terms of Use: Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iNaturalist4 screens
Frog identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNaturalist at 4.1 against Frog identifier's 1.0. iNaturalist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (719 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frog identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iNaturalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNaturalist holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist has 719 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iNaturalist versus Frog identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNaturalistFrog identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (719 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings719 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiNaturalistVIET NAM JINGLE SOFTWARE

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

Frog identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iNaturalist

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Frog identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Amphibian Identify Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Amphibian Identify Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Amphibian Identify Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full access lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is iNaturalist free?
iNaturalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frog identifier free?
Frog identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNaturalist or Frog identifier?
iNaturalist is rated higher. iNaturalist averages 4.1 out of 5 from 719 ratings, while Frog identifier averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iNaturalist or Frog identifier have ads?
Neither iNaturalist nor Frog identifier shows ads.

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