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Best My Naturalist Apps

196+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the my naturalist category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 196+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for My Naturalist

iNaturalist#1

iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Discover nature around you
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.9😐(523 ratings)
Free
#40in Education
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Discover and identify various plants and animals in the wild with ease using this innovative application. Simply take a photo to receive detailed information and contribute to scientific research. Download now to explore the natural world like never before.

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
Seek by iNaturalist#2

Seek by iNaturalist by iNaturalist

Identify plants & animals
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(31K ratings)
Free
#64in Education
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Seek by iNaturalist is a plant identification app that helps users identify plants and animals using image recognition technology. Simply take a picture, and the app will provide information about the species. Explore nature with Seek today!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate identification
  • 🌳 Helps connect with nature
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging challenges
  • 💰 Free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • 🔍 Difficulty focusing camera
  • 🤖 Struggles with small/moving objects
iNaturalist Classic#3

iNaturalist Classic by iNaturalist

Connect with Nature
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(4.6K ratings)
Free
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A nature-focused social network helping users identify and share observations of plants and animals. Connect with a community of scientists and naturalists to contribute to biodiversity research and learn more about nature. Explore visually similar species matches, share observations, and help advance scientific understanding of 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 My Naturalist apps to explore

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PictureThis - Plant Identifier
PictureThis - Plant Identifier
PictureThis - Plant Identifier
Identification de la plante
Free

This app allows users to take photos of plants for identification and get plant care tips, watering reminders, disease diagnosis, expert advice, and more features to keep plants healthy and thriving.

📚 Education
(1.1M)
5
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identifier, Plant Care
Plant Identification, Plant ID
Free

Explore our comprehensive Plant Identifier App for all plant enthusiasts, providing detailed plant, tree, and flower recognition with vast species information. Suitable for identifying well-cropped plant images. Not suitable for determining plant edibility or medicinal use.

📚 Education
(5.5K)
6
PlantNet
PlantNet
PlantNet
Plant Identification
Free

Identify plants with ease using this innovative application that analyzes photos taken with your smartphone. Contribute to global plant biodiversity research while learning about various plant species in nature. Visit the web version at https://identify.plantnet.org/ to start exploring!

📚 Education
(6.9K)
7
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Identify Birds You See & Hear
Free

A bird identification app that allows users to identify bird species by capturing and uploading photos. Experience the convenience of instantly recognizing birds with just a snapshot.

🔍 Reference
(108K)
8
Planta: AI Plant & Garden Care
Planta: AI Plant & Garden Care
Planta: AI Plant & Garden Care
Happy Life, Happy Plants!
Free

Planta: Complete Plant Care helps you keep track of your plant watering schedule, providing reminders and care tips for each plant. Download now to ensure your plants thrive with proper care.

🌟 Lifestyle
(339)
9
Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap
Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap
Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap
Identify Nature - Free, No Ads
Free

Discover and learn about animals around the world through interactive quizzes, games, and informative articles. Engage with stunning images and educational content to deepen your knowledge of wildlife. Explore the diversity of our planet's creatures today!

📚 Education
(76)
10
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
PlantSnap Pro: Identify Plants
Plant & Flower Identification
$199.99
📚 Education
(45K)
11
Audubon Bird Guide
Audubon Bird Guide
Audubon Bird Guide
Identify over 800 bird species
Free

Identify and learn about over 800 North American bird species with this comprehensive field guide app. Features include bird identification, tracking sightings, exploring nearby birds, sharing photos, and getting involved in bird conservation efforts. Download now to start your birdwatching adventure!

🔍 Reference
(4.5K)
12
Plant Identifier: Plantiary
Plant Identifier: Plantiary
Plant Identifier: Plantiary
Ad-free • Plant ID & Care
Free

Discover and care for your plants with an advanced Plant Identifier and Care Reminder app. Scan, identify, and track the needs of your plants with features like plant care schedules, reminders, and personalized notes. Download now to start nurturing your green friends effectively.

📚 Education
(26K)
13
Nature's Notebook
Nature's Notebook
Nature's Notebook
by National Phenology Network
Free

This application allows users to observe and record plant and animal life cycle events, such as flowering and migration, by marking sites, creating lists of species, and logging observations throughout the seasons. By using this app, users can track and contribute to the understanding of natural life cycles.

📚 Education
(26)
14
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Gem Mineral Crystal Identifier
Free

"Discover stones, gems, and crystals with ease using our all-in-one identifier app. Simply snap a photo or upload an image to learn more about your finds instantly. Start exploring today!"

📚 Education
(68K)
15
Wildr Places
Wildr Places
Wildr Places
by Wildr Platform LLC
Free
📚 Education
(17)
16
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Identify Sound & Call, Birding
Free

Use Picture Bird to instantly identify bird species by their sounds. Simply record a bird call and let the app provide you with accurate bird species information. Start exploring the world of avian sounds today!

🔍 Reference
(35K)
17
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Plant Identification－Plantaria
Flora Health Guide & AI Chat
Free

Plantyx is a user-friendly plant identification app that helps you identify plants and provides information on how to care for them. Simply snap a picture of a plant, and Plantyx will do the rest! Perfect for all plant lovers and garden enthusiasts.

📚 Education
(12K)
18
Bug Identifier: Spider
Bug Identifier: Spider
Bug Identifier: Spider
Insect Identifier, Butterfly
Free

Welcome to our Bug Identifier App, a comprehensive tool for all insect enthusiasts. Our app specializes in bug and spider recognition, providing detailed information about various species. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned entomologist, our app is designed to cater to your needs, offering insect and spider identification features. Explore the fascinating world of insects and spiders with ease!

📚 Education
(4K)
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Picture Insect: Bug Identifier
Picture Insect: Bug Identifier
Picture Insect: Bug Identifier
Spider & Pest Identification
Free

Identify insects with ease using an advanced image recognition technology. Simply snap a picture of any insect, and let the app accurately classify and provide you with detailed information. Effortlessly learn about different bugs around you today!

📚 Education
(40K)
20
Picture Nature: Animal ID
Picture Nature: Animal ID
Picture Nature: Animal ID
Identify Frog, Snake & Reptile
Free

Discover animal species around you with the Picture Nature: Animal ID app! Simply snap a photo, and let the app identify frogs, snakes, and more. Start exploring today!

🔍 Reference
(1K)

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