Best Ipbes Apps & Games

185+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated July 2026

IPBES is the household name in ipbes, but it's far from the only option. We track 185+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Ipbes

#1

IPBES by UNEP

Editor's Choice

💼 Business

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#2

iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Discover nature around you

Strong Contender

📚 Education

4.0😐(558 ratings)

Free

#28in Education

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Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.

What We Love

🚀 Faster and more intuitive UI
👍 Improved features from website
💡 Batch upload and sorting options
🚀 Responsive and smooth performance

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs with observation time and location
🔍 Difficulty finding advanced editing options
🔍 Overly complex UI for basic tasks

#3

iNaturalist Classic by iNaturalist

Connect with Nature

Worth Considering

📚 Education

4.6😊(4.6K ratings)

Free

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Record and identify species encounters with a simple interface. Contribute to scientific research and learn about biodiversity. Connect with other nature enthusiasts and explore the natural world.

What We Love

👍 Helpful for identifying plants, animals, and fungi
🤝 Supportive community of experts
🌱 Contributes to citizen science and research
🔍 Accurate identification suggestions

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
🔍 Difficulty finding/sorting observations
🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing

More Ipbes apps to explore

Seek by iNaturalist

Seek by iNaturalist

Identify plants & animals

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your phone's camera. Learn about the organisms around you and earn badges for your discoveries. It's a fun, kid-safe way to explore nature and expand your knowledge of the living world.

Image recognition for plant and animal identificationLearn about local speciesEarn badges for observations

Plant Identification

Identify plants by taking photos with your smartphone. Contribute to a global citizen science project to understand and preserve plant biodiversity. Recognizes thousands of wild and cultivated species.

Identify plants by photographing themCitizen science project for biodiversitySupports identification of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and more

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

This search engine allows users to plant trees by browsing the internet. It uses ad revenue to fund reforestation projects, support communities, and combat climate change. Your data is kept private and searches are encrypted.

Plant trees with every searchFund climate actionSupport local communities

free with in-app purchases

Plant Identifier: LeafSnap

Plant Identifier: LeafSnap

Plant Identification & Care

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, fruits, and trees by taking a photo. Get detailed information, care reminders, and even diagnose plant diseases. Explore a vast, ever-growing plant database and track your collection.

Instant plant identificationPlant care remindersPlant disease diagnosis

free with in-app purchases

Global Citizen: Take Action

Global Citizen: Take Action

Create Change. Every Day.

Empower yourself to create positive change daily. Engage in simple actions like signing petitions and taking quizzes to address global issues. Track your progress, earn rewards, and stay informed about critical world challenges.

Sign petitions and take quizzesForm impact-friendly habitsStay informed on global issues

Learn about amazing animals!

Explore the lives of endangered species through interactive stories and playful activities. Bring animals into your world with augmented reality origami and learn about conservation efforts. Discover fascinating facts and get involved in protecting wildlife.

Interactive animal storiesAugmented reality origamiConservation news

Picture Nature: Animal ID

Picture Nature: Animal ID

Identify Frog, Snake & Reptile

Identify wildlife by snapping a photo or describing what you see. Learn detailed information about species, their habitats, and behaviors. Become a citizen scientist by recording your observations and contributing to research.

AI-powered animal identificationDetailed species informationRecord wildlife observations

free with in-app purchases

Grow your thriving ecosystem.

Cultivate a vibrant forest ecosystem by planting seeds and nurturing trees through their life cycles. Attract diverse wildlife by meeting their specific habitat needs and observe how their interactions influence the environment. Adapt to or reshape varied terrains and overcome natural disasters to foster a thriving, dynamic woodland.

Plant and grow trees through full life cyclesAttract and manage diverse animal habitatsObserve animal interactions and their impact

free with in-app purchases

The app of the GLOBE program.

Contribute to real scientific research by making environmental observations. Document clouds, mosquito habitats, land cover, and trees using your mobile device. Your data supports scientists worldwide, including NASA and NOAA.

Make environmental observationsDocument cloudsMap mosquito habitats

Aooar - Share, Chat

Aooar - Share, Chat

Find your circle here

This app connects urban dwellers to foster environmental awareness and encourage sustainable city living. Share your green habits, engage in discussions about urban ecology, and join community challenges to create positive local change.

Action-first sharing of green habitsMeaningful discussions on urban ecologyCommunity connection through groups

Animal Sound Identifier -AI

Animal Sound Identifier -AI

850+ Calls & Photo Scanner

Identify animals by their sounds using advanced AI. Record or upload audio to discover species, learn about their habitats, and explore a comprehensive encyclopedia. Connect with wildlife experts for deeper insights into the natural world.

AI-powered sound identificationRecord or upload animal soundsDetailed animal encyclopedia

free with in-app purchases

Flora Incognita

Flora Incognita

identify flowers and trees

Identify wild plants by taking a photo and learn about them with detailed fact sheets. Track your discoveries on a map and contribute to scientific research. This free, ad-free app uses AI for precise identification.

Identify plants with a photoDetailed plant fact sheetsObservation list with maps

Where kids go to save animals!

This app empowers children to become environmental heroes by engaging them in real-world missions to protect animals and habitats. Kids can complete activities, adopt animals, earn rewards, and learn through fun content, fostering a sense of conservation and positive action.

Real-world environmental missionsAnimal adoption and conservation supportVirtual badges, leaderboards, and rewards

Global Environmental Data

Access global environmental data, including air and water quality, corporate emissions, and ecological information. Participate in environmental protection by reporting pollution, sharing data, and tracking your low-carbon actions. Visualize environmental conditions with interactive maps and receive AI-driven insights and health alerts.

Real-time environmental quality dataCorporate emissions and performance trackingPublic pollution reporting and action

Tour Experience

Explore the history, architecture, and science of a unique research facility. This family-friendly guide offers an accessible way to learn about its groundbreaking discoveries and 30 years of operation.

Explore facility historyLearn about architectureDiscover groundbreaking science

Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap

Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap

Identify Nature - Free, No Ads

Instantly identify over 2 million plants, animals, and more with a photo. Connect with a global community of nature lovers, share discoveries, and explore nature from around the world. Save your findings and access them on the web.

Identify plants and animals by photoAccess information on over 2 million speciesConnect with a global nature community

free with in-app purchases

Earth Hero: Climate Change

Earth Hero: Climate Change

Climate Action, Carbon Tracker

Take practical steps to address climate change and discover sustainable living. This app connects you with a global community, offers personalized actions, and tracks your carbon footprint to help you reduce emissions and set green goals.

Personalized climate actionsCarbon footprint trackerCommunity mobilization