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Best Natural History Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Explorer is the household name in natural history, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Natural History Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Explorer - AMNH NYCExplorer - AMNH NYCFree3.9★ (108)NoNoAug 2026
2MAU M&L Natural HistoryMAU M&L Natural HistoryFree4.9★ (18)NoNoMay 2026
3Natural HistoryNatural HistoryFree2.5★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
4iNaturalistiNaturalistFree4.0★ (639)NoNoAug 2026
5Stuarts Natural History GuideStuarts Natural History Guide$11.99—NoNoMay 2026
6Hweorfen Natural History TVHweorfen Natural History TVFree5.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
7Natural History Museum UnipiNatural History Museum UnipiFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Prirodoslovni muzej RijekaPrirodoslovni muzej RijekaFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Natural History

Explorer - AMNH NYC#1

Explorer - AMNH NYC by American Museum of Natural History

Official museum app with map
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.9😐(108 ratings)
Free
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Navigate a world-renowned museum with ease. This app provides interactive maps, turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, and personalized recommendations based on your interests. Enhance your visit with behind-the-scenes content and engaging quizzes.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Accurate indoor navigation and turn-by-turn directions
  • 📍 Real-time location tracking within museum
  • 🎯 Helpful exhibit search and discovery features
  • 🚻 Easy access to restroom and facility locations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📍 Location detection fails inconsistently
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain from Bluetooth usage
MAU M&L Natural History#2

MAU M&L Natural History by Musashino Art University

Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9(18 ratings)
Free
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Explore a curated collection of rare historical books from the 17th to 19th centuries, featuring detailed high-resolution images and descriptions. Access works on anatomy, natural history, and voyages, with the ability to zoom in on every detail. The app supports English and Japanese, automatically switching based on device settings.

Natural History#3

Natural History by iScreen Corporation

Worth Considering
📡 News
2.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the latest scientific discoveries in nature through engaging articles written by experts. This app offers richly illustrated content from a publication with over a century of history, delving into our origins, behavior, and relationships with the living world.

More Natural History apps to explore

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iNaturalist
iNaturalist
iNaturalist
Discover nature around you
Free

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.

AI species identificationRecord species observationsContribute to scientific data
📚 Education
(639)
free
5
Stuarts Natural History Guide
Stuarts Natural History Guide
Stuarts Natural History Guide
Great Karoo
$11.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
6
Hweorfen Natural History TV
Hweorfen Natural History TV
Hweorfen Natural History TV
by Faunosis LLC
Free

Stream original films, series, and videos focused on wildlife and nature. Experience the wonders of the natural world directly on your mobile device without any cost.

Original nature filmsWildlife seriesStream videos
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
ad-supported
7
Natural History Museum Unipi
Natural History Museum Unipi
Natural History Museum Unipi
Official App
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka
Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka
Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka
by Naratour d.o.o.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Natural History Museum 4 Ever
Natural History Museum 4 Ever
Natural History Museum 4 Ever
Museum Buddy Guides
$2.99

Explore the wonders of the natural world with captivating facts, videos, and interactive maps. Discover dinosaurs, marine life, mammals, birds, reptiles, rocks, and fish. Plan your museum visit with guided tours and engaging exhibits.

Fascinating facts about animalsInteractive museum mapsVisual exhibit displays
✈️ Travel
(0)
paid
10
Natural History Museum 4 You
Natural History Museum 4 You
Natural History Museum 4 You
MUSEUM BUDDY LONDON
Free

Explore the wonders of the natural world with captivating facts, photos, and videos. Discover dinosaurs, marine life, mammals, birds, reptiles, and more through interactive exhibits and guided tours. Plan your museum visit and enhance your experience with this engaging educational companion.

Fascinating facts about animalsInteractive maps and displaysMini, short, and long tours
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
Natural History Museum AD
Natural History Museum AD
Natural History Museum AD
Your Personal Museum Guide
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine
by Smithsonian Institution
Free

Access a digital version of a renowned magazine covering history, science, culture, and travel. Enjoy in-depth articles, photos, and departments. Purchase single issues or subscribe for ongoing access to engaging content.

Digital magazine issuesHistory and archaeology articlesCutting-edge science reporting
🎬 Entertainment
(420)
free with in-app purchases
13
Crystal World Sales
Crystal World Sales
Crystal World Sales
Crystals, Fossils & Minerals
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
14
Fauna: Identify Wildlife
Fauna: Identify Wildlife
Fauna: Identify Wildlife
Collect plants, animals, fungi
Free

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera. Learn detailed profiles, track your discoveries in a personal collection, and explore local biodiversity. Become a wildlife scout by completing collections and earning badges.

AI-powered species identificationPersonal collection buildingEcosystem chain completion
📚 Education
(36)
freemium
15
DeepSwipe: Knowledge Feed
DeepSwipe: Knowledge Feed
DeepSwipe: Knowledge Feed
Science, history & space facts
Free

Discover fascinating facts across science, history, and more through a personalized, bite-sized feed. Learn something new in minutes with content sourced from trusted origins, designed to spark curiosity without outrage.

Personalized fact-based feedBite-sized learning storiesTrusted sources cited
📚 Education
(1)
free
16
Newman Wetlands Center
Newman Wetlands Center
Newman Wetlands Center
Interactive Map and Stories
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Wild Mind Quest
Wild Mind Quest
Wild Mind Quest
Cozy Animal Trivia Adventure
Free

Embark on a tranquil trivia journey through a watercolor forest, answering questions about various animal species. Collect charming stickers, complete levels, and aim to become a Master Naturalist in this ad-free, offline adventure.

300 multiple-choice animal trivia questions60 hand-painted animal stickers to collect30 levels with star-rating progression
🎮 Games
(5)
free
18
Animal Identifier - Animalfy
Animal Identifier - Animalfy
Animal Identifier - Animalfy
Scan Wildlife & Nature Guide
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
AnimalFun - Pocket Animals
AnimalFun - Pocket Animals
AnimalFun - Pocket Animals
Discover and Learn
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
20
Birdly
Birdly
Birdly
by Vladyslav Bilenko
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about Natural History

What are the best natural history apps & games for iPhone?
Explorer - AMNH NYC tops our natural history apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 108 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top natural history apps & games we rank are free to download, including Explorer - AMNH NYC and MAU M&L Natural History.
Explorer - AMNH NYC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ natural history apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Explorer app is the official mobile guide for the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. It provides visitors with an interactive map, turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, and personalized recommendations for what to see based on your interests. It also offers deeper dives into exhibits through videos and quizzes.
The app utilizes Bluetooth beacons placed throughout the museum's halls to determine your location. By detecting signals from multiple beacons, your phone can calculate your position and provide turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, including accessible routes.

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