Critterbug
ID any insect, animal, critter
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Discover the world around you with Critterbug!
Discover all the world's wildlife with Critterbug—the ultimate app for identifying insects, birds, animals, and more! Snap a photo or upload an image, and our advanced AI instantly recognizes the critter, delivering in-depth details on its characteristics, sounds, fun facts, and potential harm levels. Whether you're hiking, gardening, or exploring your backyard, Critterbug turns every encounter into an educational adventure.
Key Features:
1. Instant Identification of over 1 million species: Use your camera to scan insects, birds, animals, or critters in real-time. Get accurate results with tips for clear, focused photos.
Detailed Profiles: Dive into species info, including scientific names, habitats, behaviors, distinctive sounds, and fun facts (did you know bullfrogs can swallow prey almost as large as themselves?).
2. Harm Level Alerts: Stay safe with color-coded ratings for harm to humans, animals, and nature. Get notifications for moderate to high-risk sightings like bees, ticks, raccoons, or invasive species in your area.
3. Local & Regional Observations: See recent sightings near you or in your region, powered by community reports. Track trends like monarch butterfly migrations or spotted lanternfly surges.
4. Personal Collections & History: Save your scans to custom collections (e.g., "Birds" or "Animals"), review history, and add favorites for quick reference.
Articles & Notices: Explore featured stories, tips on responsible observation, and alerts for high-harm species recently observed in your region.
5. Community Sharing: Join a global network of nature lovers—share your finds, discuss observations, and contribute to regional data.
Perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, and anyone curious about wildlife. Critterbug promotes safe, responsible exploration while helping you appreciate the beauty—and potential risks—of nature.
Download now and start discovering and be in the know!
Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.critterbug.app/privacy/
Ratings & Reviews
Enhanced scan and discover features.
The developer, Edward Jun, 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:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Edward Jun
- Size
- 68.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Subscription $1.99
- Annual Subscription $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Gogozing Inc.