Best Nature Apps & Games

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps

Free

Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

iNaturalist Classic

Connect with Nature

Free

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.

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.

Forest Island

Relaxing Game with Animals

Free

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

Nature Board Game

Survive the Natural World

Free

A digital board game where players adapt creatures to survive in a dynamic wilderness. Features a modular system for endless replayability, solo campaigns, and cross-platform multiplayer. Offers deep strategy with stunning artwork.

Portal - Escape Into Nature

Focus, Sleep, Relax, Sounds

Free

Immerse yourself in stunning natural environments with realistic sounds and visuals to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance sleep. This app uses scientific evidence and award-winning design to create transformative experiences for your mental well-being.

Explore.org: Live Animal Cams

Watch Wildlife & Nature Live

Free

Watch live streams of animals in their natural habitats and explore educational nature documentaries. This redesigned app offers enhanced navigation, personalized favorites, and community sharing features to connect you with the planet's captivating ecosystems.

PictureThis - Plant Identifier

Plant care and identification

Free

Instantly identify millions of plants with high accuracy and receive personalized care advice. Diagnose plant diseases, get watering reminders, and learn about toxic plants to keep your greenery healthy and your family safe.

Nature Sounds: Relax & Sleep

Create and save sleep mixes

Free

This app provides a wide variety of high-quality natural sounds for relaxation, meditation, and sleep. Create custom soundscapes, set sleep timers, and enjoy background playback for enhanced focus and stress relief.

Astrophotographer’s Universe

Deep Sky Encyclopedia

Free

Explore the night sky and discover detailed information on celestial objects for astrophotography. This guide helps you plan your imaging sessions with data on framing, visibility, and high-resolution images. An in-app purchase unlocks over 1,700 targets.

Baby Hazel Nature Explorer

by Axis Entertainment Limited

Free

Embark on an educational nature walk with Baby Hazel and her cousin. Explore forests, farms, and seashores, collect items, and create crafts. Discover the beauty of nature through interactive games and activities.

Nature Sounds

by Thanh Lee

Free

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, relaxation, and focus. Mix various nature sounds, ambient melodies, and instrument effects to craft your ideal ambience. Save your custom mixes for easy playback anytime.