Spotter - Nature Identifier
Identify anything in nature
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Curious what that is? Point your camera at any plant, tree, flower, bird, insect, spider, reptile, or fungus and Spotter tells you what it is in seconds — then hands you a full field guide on the species you just found.
Spotter is for anyone who notices the natural world and wants to know more — on a hike, in the backyard, at the park, on a trip, or just out the kitchen window.
IDENTIFY ANYTHING IN NATURE
Point, shoot, and know. Spotter recognizes a huge range of life and natural features:
- Plants — wildflowers, trees, shrubs, leaves, berries, and backyard growth
- Animals — birds, mammals, insects, spiders, reptiles, amphibians, and more
- Fungi — mushrooms, brackets, lichen, and everything in between
- Other — rocks, minerals, fossils, and natural features
A REAL FIELD GUIDE, NOT JUST A NAME
Every identification goes deep, so you actually learn something:
- Overview — habitat, behavior, and ecology
- Identity — the key features that confirm the species
- Regions — whether it's native to where you are
- Fun facts and the story behind what you found
SEE IT AND HEAR IT
Compare your photo against reference images from the field, and for animals, play recorded calls and songs so you can recognize species by ear as well as by sight.
REGIONAL CONTEXT
Spotter uses your location (optional) to sharpen results for the area you're actually in.
YOUR PERSONAL FIELD LOG
Every identification is saved automatically, building a personal record of everything you've spotted — browse it anytime.
WHAT'S IN SEASON NEAR YOU
The built-in Discover guide surfaces species observed near you this month, so you always know what to look for.
FREE TO START, PREMIUM FOR EVERYTHING
- Free: 5 identifications every day
- Spotter Premium: unlimited identifications plus the full field-guide detail on every species — $4.99/month, $29.99/year (7-day free trial), or $59.99 one-time lifetime.
PRIVACY FIRST
Your photos are used only to generate your identification — never shared or used for anything else.
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Identification results are for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified expert before handling or consuming any wild plant, fungus, or animal. Do not rely on Spotter for safety decisions.
Powered by Google Gemini. Reference photos via iNaturalist. Audio via Xeno-canto.
Privacy Policy: https://spotternature.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Auto category detection for images
The developer, Derek Gauger, 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
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Derek Gauger
- Size
- 45.2 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.5 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
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Spotter Premium - Lifetime $59.99
- Spotter Premium Annual $29.99
- Spotter Premium Monthly $4.99
- Trail Kit $8.49
- Expedition $14.99
- Base Camp $11.99
- Field Guide $1.99
- Day Pack $4.49
- Lens $0.99
- Copyright
- © Real Blue Software LLC