iObs vs EcoID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iObs
Record and submit observations of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and plants, directly from the field. Utilize real-time location and time, with offline capabilities. Upload your data to participating online portals when connected.
- Record observations in the field
- Use current time and location
- Offline mode available
- Upload data to online portals
- Supports birds, mammals, plants, etc.
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iObs is an application that can be used worldwide for entering and uploading observations of birds, mammals, plants, etc. directly from the field. You can use current time and location. You can use the app in off-line mode. When on-line, you can upload all data to your personal account on participating portal sites. Currently these are waarneming.nl, waarnemingen.be and observation.org.
EcoID
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EcoID – Wildlife Recognition Made Simple EcoID turns your curiosity about the natural world into instant discovery. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, exploring a local park, or just walking through your backyard, EcoID helps you identify animals, plants, and insects with a single photo. With advanced recognition technology and a growing database, EcoID makes it easy for anyone—students, hikers, travelers, and nature lovers—to connect with the environment around them. Features: Instant Wildlife Identification: Take or upload a photo to receive fast, accurate results. Detailed Species Information: Learn about habitat, behavior, and key characteristics. Safety First: Identify potentially dangerous animals, like snakes, to stay safe outdoors. Personal Wildlife Log: Save your sightings, track your discoveries, and build a record of your encounters. Accessible to All: Designed for beginners and experts alike, making wildlife knowledge easy to access and understand. EcoID is your pocket companion for exploration. Whether you’re studying, teaching, or simply enjoying the outdoors, it brings the richness of the natural world closer than ever. Download EcoID today and start recognizing the wild around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iObs at monthly against EcoID's every 5 months. iObs also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
iObs ships an update monthly, EcoID every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iObs | EcoID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Observation International | Natraj Patil |
In-app purchases
iObs
No in-app purchases
EcoID
No in-app purchases









