249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Seek by iNaturalist is the household name in species id, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.8★ (31K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (4.7K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.9★ (111K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
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.
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.
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.
Instantly identify birds from photos using AI. Access a detailed database with information on habitat, diet, and conservation status. Build a personal collection of your sightings and gain educational insights into the avian world.
Instantly identify animals from photos using advanced AI. Access detailed field guides, conservation status, and habitat maps. Build a personal gallery of your wildlife discoveries.
This identification guide helps officials quickly identify South African protected and endangered plant and animal species using interactive steps and visual cues. It provides fact sheets with conservation status, identifying features, and geographic locations to aid in regulating trade.
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.
Identify North American birds with this comprehensive field guide. Features include a bird ID tool based on observations, detailed species information with photos and audio, and a personal sightings log. Discover nearby birding locations and connect with conservation efforts.
