Humboldt: Insect Identifier

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Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

Your pocket naturalist. Powered by AI. Humboldt transforms your phone into a powerful nature companion. Snap a photo of any plant, animal, insect, mushroom, or mineral — and get an instant, detailed identification powered by advanced AI. Named after Alexander von Humboldt, the legendary explorer who believed that understanding nature starts with curiosity, this app is built for anyone who has ever looked at a flower, a beetle, or a strange rock and wondered: What is that? IDENTIFY NATURE IN SECONDS Point your camera at any living thing — or anything from the natural world — and Humboldt will tell you what it is. Each identification includes the species name, key characteristics, habitat information, and fascinating facts you won't find on a quick web search. The app covers five categories: Plants, Animals, Insects, Fungi, and Minerals. YOUR PERSONAL EXPEDITION LOG Every discovery is saved to your Expedition Log — a beautifully designed digital field journal. Browse your finds, search by species, and filter by category. Watch your collection grow over time and revisit past discoveries whenever you want. SAFETY FIRST: TOXICITY WARNINGS Humboldt flags potentially toxic or dangerous species with clear warnings. Whether you're foraging, hiking with kids, or simply curious, you'll always know when to keep your distance. EXPLORE, COLLECT, COMPETE Nature exploration is more fun with a little motivation. Earn XP for every identification, build daily streaks, unlock explorer ranks, and climb the leaderboard. Challenge yourself to discover species across all five categories. DESIGNED WITH LOVE FOR NATURE Humboldt isn't just functional — it's beautiful. Inspired by vintage field journals and golden-hour light, the app feels like a warm companion on every walk. Smooth animations, botanical illustrations, and generous whitespace make every interaction a pleasure. WHAT'S INCLUDED AI-powered species identification across 5 categories Detailed species profiles with characteristics and habitat info Personal Expedition Log with search and filters Toxicity and safety warnings XP system, streaks, ranks, and leaderboard Beautiful, nature-inspired design Regular updates with new features EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

  • 3.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

What's new: Advanced camera view for more control over your shots Offline capabilities – capture moments without an internet connection Improved onboarding for a smoother start

Version 1.1

The developer, Jonas Malik Langenberg, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Identifiers

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • User Content

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Accessibility

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Information

  • Seller
    • Jonas Malik Langenberg
  • Size
    • 37.6 MB
  • Category
    • Education
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 3 more
    • English, French, German, Spanish
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
  • Copyright
    • © Jonas Langenberg
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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