Nepy vs Species+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nepy
Explore a comprehensive field guide to carnivorous Nepenthes plants. Discover detailed entries with multiple photos, pronunciation guides, and distribution information for numerous species. Organize your findings with personal notes and collections, and test your knowledge with a fun quiz.
- Illustrated Nepenthes species entries
- Pronunciation audio for species names
- Advanced filtering options
- Personal collections and notes
- Side-by-side species comparison
- Picture quiz for identification
- No in-app ads
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Nepenthes are perhaps the most fascinating and specialised carnivorous plants on planet Earth. Nepy is a Nepenthes field reference app containing fully illustrated entries for the majority of recognised species, including: - two representative pitcher photographs for each species - descriptions with guidance on pronunciation, species distribution, range, elevation, etymology, and additional field notes - advanced filtering by region, altitude, pitcher type, and keywords - favourites and personal collections such as wishlist and seen in habitat - a compare mode to view two species side by side - pronunciation audio for species names - personal notes and sightings, including locations, dates, and photos - a simple picture quiz to help you learn to identify species - no in-app banners or ads The Nepenthes entries are based primarily on data published in peer reviewed research papers, specialist literature relating to the genus, as well as on the general observations of a number of specialists. However, all entries are written in accessible English. All images are used under licence either from Redfern Natural History Productions (UK) Ltd or directly from the credited authors. Image copyright remains explicitly with the image author indicated. Except where credited otherwise, all other graphics are the work of the application author. Reproduction or translation of any part of this work without the written authorisation of the app developer, for purposes other than review, is unlawful.
Species+
Access comprehensive data on over 38,000 species listed in CITES, CMS, and other environmental agreements. View up-to-date information on listings, trade suspensions, quotas, distribution, and taxonomy.
- CITES and CMS species data
- Trade suspension information
- Geographical distribution
- Taxonomy details
- Quota information
- EU Wildlife Trade Regulations
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Species+ provides authoritative information on over 38,000 species listed in CITES, CMS, and other multilateral environmental agreements (including the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations and CMS daughter agreements). Users can view up-to-date data on listings, trade suspensions, quotas, geographical distribution and taxonomy of CITES and CMS listed species. This information resource is a result of long-term collaboration between countless individual scientists worldwide and many organizations whose contribution is gratefully acknowledged. Current funders supporting portions of the maintenance of the underlying data include: WCMC (UK), the European Commission and the CITES Secretariat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Species+ at 5.0 against Nepy's 4.6. Nepy's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Species+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively.
Nepy ships an update monthly, Species+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nepy | Species+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davide Baj | UNEP-WCMC |
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Nepy
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Nepy
No in-app purchases
Species+
No in-app purchases




