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Best My Naturalist Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2โ˜…, the my naturalist category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top My Naturalist Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iNaturalistiNaturalistFree4.0โ˜… (639)NoNoAug 2026
2iNaturalist ClassiciNaturalist ClassicFree4.6โ˜… (4.7K)NoNoAug 2026
3Seek by iNaturalistSeek by iNaturalistFree4.8โ˜… (31K)NoNoAug 2026
4NaturaListNaturaListFreeโ€”NoYesMay 2026
5My Field AppMy Field AppFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
6SnapIt: Plant & Animal IDSnapIt: Plant & Animal IDFreeโ€”NoYesJun 2026
7Biowiki TaxonBiowiki TaxonFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
8GBIF NearbyGBIF NearbyFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for My Naturalist

iNaturalist#1

iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Discover nature around you
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.0๐Ÿ˜(639 ratings)
Free
#50in 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Faster and more intuitive UI
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Improved features from website
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Batch upload and sorting options
  • ๐Ÿš€ Responsive and smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Bugs with observation time and location
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty finding advanced editing options
  • ๐Ÿ” Overly complex UI for basic tasks
iNaturalist Classic#2

iNaturalist Classic by iNaturalist

Connect with Nature
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(4.7K 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

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for identifying plants, animals, and fungi
  • ๐Ÿค Supportive community of experts
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Contributes to citizen science and research
  • ๐Ÿ” Accurate identification suggestions

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or bugs
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty finding/sorting observations
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns around data sharing
Seek by iNaturalist#3

Seek by iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Identify plants & animals
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“š Education
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(31K ratings)
Free
#91in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate identification
  • ๐ŸŒณ Helps connect with nature
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Fun and engaging challenges
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty focusing camera
  • ๐Ÿค– Struggles with small/moving objects

More My Naturalist apps to explore

4
NaturaList
NaturaList
NaturaList
by Biolovision Sร rl
Free

Easily record nature sightings with detailed information and precise GPS locations. Contribute to conservation efforts and science by sharing your observations with a global network of partner databases. View recent sightings in your area and discover rare species.

Record sightings with GPSContribute to nature conservationView recent sightings nearby
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
5
My Field App
My Field App
My Field App
by 8Trees Inc.
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
6
SnapIt: Plant & Animal ID
SnapIt: Plant & Animal ID
SnapIt: Plant & Animal ID
AI Identify Plants & Animals
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
7
Biowiki Taxon
Biowiki Taxon
Biowiki Taxon
Encyclopedia of Life on Earth
Free

This app serves as a portable biological encyclopedia, offering details on over a million species. It simplifies complex scientific information, allowing users to identify species using AI and explore global biodiversity. Engage with species missions, listen to narrations, and discover nature's wonders.

Over 1,000,000 species entriesAI species identificationSpecies missions
๐Ÿ“š Books
(0)
free
8
GBIF Nearby
GBIF Nearby
GBIF Nearby
Explore biodiversity nearby
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
9
myWeNaturalists
myWeNaturalists
myWeNaturalists
by Dscovr Journeys Private Limited
Free
๐ŸŒ Social Networking
(0)
10
WildCard - Know Your Nature
WildCard - Know Your Nature
WildCard - Know Your Nature
Learn Birds, Plants & Wildlife
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
11
Naturblick
Naturblick
Naturblick
by Museum fur Naturkunde
Free

Easily identify local flora and fauna using photo and sound recognition. Learn detailed species descriptions and discover the nature around you. Contribute to scientific data collection while exploring your environment.

Automatic image recognition for plantsAutomatic sound recognition for birdsIdentification of various animal types
๐Ÿ“š Education
(1)
free
12
Katch: Nature ID & Food Webs
Katch: Nature ID & Food Webs
Katch: Nature ID & Food Webs
Identify plants, animals, bugs
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
13
Museum of Attention
Museum of Attention
Museum of Attention
Nature Collection & Identifier
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
14
NatureLens: Animal & Plant ID
NatureLens: Animal & Plant ID
NatureLens: Animal & Plant ID
Wildlife & Nature Track Guide
Free

Identify plants, animals, insects, and more with your phone's camera. Get detailed field-guide profiles and save your discoveries in a personal nature journal. Learn about the natural world around you on family outings or backyard explorations.

Identify plants, animals, insects, rocks, and moreDetailed field-guide profilesPersonal nature journal to save discoveries
๐Ÿ” Reference
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
Zukanly -Nature Encyclopedia
Zukanly -Nature Encyclopedia
Zukanly -Nature Encyclopedia
Build Your Own Field Guide
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
16
WildScribe
WildScribe
WildScribe
Nature Journaling made simple
$1.99

This app helps educators and families document outdoor experiences. Record daily activities, observations, and locations with photos and notes. Generate shareable reports of your time spent in nature.

Nature journal entriesPhoto attachmentsMap-linked locations
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
paid
17
Texas Master Naturalist
Texas Master Naturalist
Texas Master Naturalist
by Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Free

Access sessions, vote in contests, and network with others at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. This app helps speakers and attendees navigate the event effortlessly, providing a seamless experience on your mobile device or desktop.

Access meeting sessionsContest votingNetworking opportunities
๐Ÿ’ผ Business
(3)
free
18
PlantNet
PlantNet
PlantNet
Plant Identification
Free

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
๐Ÿ“š Education
(7K)
free
19
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Identify Birds You See & Hear
Free

Easily identify birds by sight or sound using advanced machine learning. Explore birds in your region, track your sightings, and learn about species with photos, sounds, and range maps. This free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps build your birding skills.

Identify birds by photoIdentify birds by soundAnswer simple questions for ID
๐Ÿ” Reference
(111K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Patry
Patry
Patry
by Sultana Kishwar
Free
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about My Naturalist

What are the best my naturalist apps for iPhone?
iNaturalist tops our my naturalist apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 639 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top my naturalist apps we rank are free to download, including iNaturalist and iNaturalist Classic.
iNaturalist has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ my naturalist apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iNaturalist helps you identify plants, animals, and fungi by using your phone's camera or imported photos. It provides AI-powered species suggestions and connects you with a community of nature lovers to confirm identifications and learn more about the natural world.
Your observations, once reviewed by the community, are shared for scientific research. This data helps scientists understand species distribution, track biodiversity, and inform conservation efforts worldwide.