# iNaturalist vs RadicleBotany

The clearest difference is rating: iNaturalist at 4.1 against RadicleBotany's 3.0. iNaturalist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (722 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RadicleBotany sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per year. iNaturalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNaturalist holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist has 722 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iNaturalist ships an update fortnightly, RadicleBotany weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNaturalist | RadicleBotany |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (722 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist/id6475737561/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiclebotany/id6759073523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **722** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iNaturalist](https://appshunter.io/developer/421397031) | [Christopher Rodgers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876687096) |

## What reviewers say

### iNaturalist

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### RadicleBotany

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiclebotany/id6759073523)

Identify plants by photo or manual keying, explore an extensive botanical library, and log your observations. This app offers flashcards and a Q&A feature to deepen your understanding of plant life.

**Highlights:** Plant identification via photo or manual keying, Extensive searchable plant library, Field journal for logging observations, Flashcard decks for study, Botanical Q&A feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RadicleBotany | $33.99 | per year |
| RadicleBotany Path | $63.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNaturalist free?

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

### Is RadicleBotany free?

RadicleBotany is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

iNaturalist is rated higher. iNaturalist averages 4.1 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while RadicleBotany averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iNaturalist or RadicleBotany have ads?

Neither iNaturalist nor RadicleBotany shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNaturalist or RadicleBotany?

iNaturalist ships an update fortnightly, and RadicleBotany weekly. Most recently, iNaturalist was updated on November 8, 2026 and RadicleBotany on October 31, 2026.

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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.*