iNaturalist vs TreeTop Analysis

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

TreeTop is a lightweight mobile canopy cover measurement tool designed for the GLOBE Program’s global science community. Using your iPhone’s camera and built-in sensors, TreeTop allows you to capture high-contrast canopy images, convert them to black and white, and automatically calculate canopy cover percentage through pixel analysis—all directly in the field. Key Features: • Capture stabilized canopy photos • GPS-tag images with date and time • Real-time phone angle guidance using a digital bubble level • Automatically generate canopy percentage and summary data • Save images and data locally on your device TreeTop replaces expensive or homemade canopy measurement tools by providing a fast, accurate, and portable solution for students, researchers, and citizen scientists. Designed for simplicity and reliability, TreeTop helps you collect meaningful environmental data anytime, anywhere.