Comparison

WildSkill vs Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier

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

Head to head
About

WildSkill

Learn essential wilderness survival skills through short, engaging lessons and quizzes. Master topics like fire-making, shelter building, navigation, and first aid with offline access and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 70 field-tested survival skills
  • 8 essential topics covered
  • Short, engaging lessons
  • Progress-tracking quizzes
  • Offline access
  • Daily practice streaks
  • Earn ranks and badges
Features
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Would you know what to do if you got lost in the wilderness? Most people wouldn't. WildSkill changes that — one short lesson at a time. Learn 70 field-tested survival skills across 8 essential topics: fire-making, shelter building, water procurement, navigation, food and foraging, first aid, knots, and signaling. Each lesson takes just a few minutes and ends with a quiz to make sure it sticks. No fluff. No filler. Just the knowledge that matters when it matters. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Start a fire with friction, a ferro rod, or flint and steel - Build shelters that protect from wind, rain, and cold - Find, purify, and store drinking water - Navigate by stars, terrain, and compass - Identify edible plants and avoid deadly look-alikes - Treat wounds, fractures, burns, and bites in the field - Tie the 6 knots that handle any survival situation - Signal for rescue from the ground or air HOW IT WORKS Pick a topic. Read a short lesson with clear diagrams and real-world examples. Take the quiz. Pass, and the next lesson unlocks. Each topic builds from basics to advanced techniques — no jumping around or guessing where to start. BUILT FOR DAILY PRACTICE - Daily streaks keep you consistent - Earn ranks from Novice to Master Survivalist - Unlock topic badges by completing every lesson in a subject - Milestone celebrations at 5, 10, 25, 50, and 70 lessons - Track your week at a glance WORKS OFFLINE Every lesson, diagram, and quiz is built into the app. No internet required. Learn on a plane, on a trail, or in the middle of nowhere — exactly where this knowledge matters most. WHO IT'S FOR - Hikers, campers, and camping enthusiasts who want to be prepared - Preppers and beginners building real-world preparedness - Anyone curious about offgrid and outdoor survival - Parents teaching kids practical skills - Anyone who'd rather know and not need it than need it and not know it 70 lessons. 210 quiz questions. 8 survival topics. Zero excuses. Download WildSkill and start your first lesson today.

About

Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier

Instantly identify plants, animals, and other natural elements by pointing your camera. Learn facts, track discoveries, and level up your outdoor exploration skills. Includes practical survival education for safe adventures.

Highlights
  • AI-powered nature identification
  • Discover plants, animals, insects, and more
  • Build a personal Wild Log collection
  • Complete exploration missions and level up
  • Learn practical outdoor and survival skills
  • Conservation and biodiversity insights
Features
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Wildlyfe turns your phone into a real-world awareness and exploration tool — helping you identify wildlife, learn about ecosystems, discover nature, and reconnect with the world around you. Explore, discover, collect, and track the natural world around you through real-life exploration and discovery-driven progression. Explore plants, animals, insects, tracks, marine life, and more while building knowledge through curiosity, discovery, and outdoor exploration. DISCOVER THE WORLD AROUND YOU Simply point your camera at nature and instantly identify: • Plants & trees • Wildlife & birds • Insects & spiders • Reptiles & amphibians • Fish & marine life • Animal tracks & scat • Mushrooms & berries • Nature objects & ecosystems Every scan includes: • Common & scientific names • Educational wildlife facts • Ecosystem & biodiversity insights • Habitat & geographic range • Safety and edibility information • Conservation & stewardship information • Seasonal and behavioral patterns • Care tips when applicable EXPLORE, DISCOVER & COLLECT Turn everyday walks, hikes, trips, and outdoor adventures into discovery experiences. Scan and uncover new species, build your Wild Log collection, complete exploration missions, and level up as your real-world awareness grows. Designed to make outdoor exploration feel immersive, rewarding, and addictive in the best way possible. BUILD YOUR WILD LOG Track discoveries, build your collection, and grow your awareness over time. Earn progression through exploration: • Scan new species • Complete missions • Explore local ecosystems • Discover protected wildlife • Learn about biodiversity Level up from: Observer → Scout → Tracker → Survivalist → Naturalist Every discovery encourages deeper exploration and connection with the natural world. LEARN REAL-WORLD OUTDOOR SKILLS Wildlyfe also includes practical outdoor and survival education when you need it. Learn how to: • Find and purify water • Navigate outdoors • Build emergency shelter • Start fires in different conditions • Handle wildlife encounters safely • Treat common outdoor injuries • Respond if lost outdoors Designed to support real-world exploration — not fear-based survivalism. BUILT FOR • Nature lovers & explorers • Hikers & backpackers • Wildlife enthusiasts • Families exploring outdoors • Campers & travelers • Hunters & foragers • Students & lifelong learners • Conservation-minded adventurers WHY WILDLYFE? • AI-powered wildlife & nature identification • Curiosity-driven exploration • Educational and immersive learning • Progression, missions, and discovery tracking • Conservation and biodiversity awareness • Built for real-world outdoor engagement Wildlyfe isn’t just a scanner. It’s a movement centered around awareness, exploration, education, and stewardship. Every exploration contributes to awareness. Awareness contributes to conservation. CONSERVATION & IMPACT Wildlyfe is designed to help increase awareness around wildlife, ecosystems, and biodiversity. As users explore and scan nature, they contribute to: • Wildlife awareness • Biodiversity education • Ecosystem understanding • Conservation & Protection initiatives • Future environmental research opportunities Wildlyfe believes people protect what they understand. NATURE SCANNING & ADVANCED ANALYSIS FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WildSkill4 screens
Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WildSkill at none against Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WildSkill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WildSkill against 5.0 for Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WildSkill versus Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildSkillWildlyfe | Nature Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLudovic CourbinNoble Strategies LLC

In-app purchases

None

WildSkill

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Wild AI Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Weekly pro subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Wild AI Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WildSkill free?
WildSkill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier free?
Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WildSkill or Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier?
WildSkill and Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do WildSkill or Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier have ads?
Neither WildSkill nor Wildlyfe | Nature Identifier shows ads.

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