Comparison

Animal Identifier & Tracker vs WildDex

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

Head to head
About

Animal Identifier & Tracker

Identify animals from photos or live camera feeds using AI. Get detailed facts, habitat information, and care tips. An AI chat feature provides expert answers about identified species.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera scan
  • Identify from gallery photos
  • AI-powered species identification
  • Detailed animal facts
  • Habitat and care information
  • AI chat for expert answers
Features
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Animal Identifier & Tracker Animal Identifier & Tracker turns your device into a pocket wildlife expert. Simply point the camera at any animal or choose a photo from your gallery, and our on-device vision + AI engine will identify the species in seconds—complete with key facts, habitat details, and care or observation tips. Key Features Real-Time Camera Scan Center the animal in the frame and watch Animal Identifier & Tracker highlight distinctive features before delivering an accurate ID and confidence score. Import from Gallery Already have a photo? Select it and Scanimal analyzes it instantly—no manual cropping or extra steps. AI Chat Get instant, expert-level answers about any identified animal, including behavior, diet, and conservation status. Note: All features, including AI-powered animal identification and AI Chat, require a subscription to access. Support: support@mobinaz.work Terms of Use: https://mobinaz.com/terms-scanimal Privacy Policy: https://mobinaz.com/privacy-scanimal

About

WildDex

Instantly identify wildlife by pointing your camera at animals. Build a personal collection, log sightings, earn experience points, and explore a global community of nature enthusiasts. Discover new species and track your progress with badges and streaks.

Highlights
  • Instant animal identification via camera
  • Personal wildlife collection and logging
  • XP and leveling system for discoveries
  • Location-based sighting maps
  • Badges and streaks for achievements
  • Community feed for global sightings
Features
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WildDex turns every hike, backyard visit, or safari into a wildlife discovery experience. Point your camera at any animal and WildDex identifies it instantly — birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and more. Build your personal collection, log where you spotted each species, earn XP, level up, and explore a community of wildlife enthusiasts around the world. FEATURES INSTANT IDENTIFICATION Snap a photo or upload from your library. WildDex recognizes thousands of species and logs the sighting to your personal collection. XP & LEVELS Every sighting earns XP based on the species' global rarity — common, uncommon, rare, ultra-rare, legendary, even mythical. Rarer animals award more XP. Level up to show off your explorer status. LOCATION LOGGING Pin every sighting on the map. Browse your discoveries on the Explore map and see where others are spotting wildlife near you. WILDDEX COLLECTION Your personal wildlife field guide. Every new species you discover gets added to your collection with photos, scientific names, and fun facts. BADGES & STREAKS Earn badges as you discover bird, mammal, reptile, and aquatic species. Keep your daily sighting streak alive. COMMUNITY FEED See what animals people are spotting globally. Follow friends, like sightings, and leave comments. Check the Top Spotters leaderboard to see who's found the most species. EXPLORE MAP Browse sightings from people you follow pinned on a live map. Discover hotspots for rare wildlife in your area. WILDDEX PRO — OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION The free version of WildDex lets you log up to 3 sightings per week and 6 per month. Upgrade to WildDex Pro for unlimited sightings, collectible shareable catch cards, the exclusive Dex theme, and a gold Pro badge that stands out on the community feed. Pricing: • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $19.99/year (save 56%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://wilddex.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://wilddex.net/privacy PERFECT FOR - Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts - Hikers and outdoor adventurers - Students learning about wildlife - Anyone curious about the animals around them

Screenshots

Animal Identifier & Tracker3 screens
WildDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WildDex at 4.8 against Animal Identifier & Tracker's 3.0. WildDex also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Animal Identifier & Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Animal Identifier & Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WildDex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WildDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WildDex has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animal Identifier & Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, WildDex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Animal Identifier & Tracker versus WildDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimal Identifier & TrackerWildDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNAZLI DIRICANNihal Mandava

Customer experience

Animal Identifier & Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

WildDex

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Animal Identifier & Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
2 purchases

WildDex

Subscriptions2
  • WildDex Pro$2.991 Month
  • WildDex Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Animal Identifier & Tracker free?
Animal Identifier & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WildDex free?
WildDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Animal Identifier & Tracker or WildDex?
WildDex is rated higher. Animal Identifier & Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WildDex averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Animal Identifier & Tracker or WildDex have ads?
WildDex shows ads; Animal Identifier & Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Animal Identifier & Tracker or WildDex?
Animal Identifier & Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and WildDex every 5 days. Most recently, Animal Identifier & Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and WildDex on October 31, 2026.

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