iNaturalist
Discover nature around you
Only for iPhone
Free
Your photos of plants, animals, fungi, and more can help protect nature all around the world. iNaturalist is free, nonprofit, and community-powered.
iNaturalist helps millions of people learn about and document the nature around them. Point your camera at plants, animals, and fungi to get instant identification suggestions, then share your photos or sound recordings as an "observation." Then, see your observation get reviewed by a global community of knowledgeable nature-lovers to turn it into a useful data point for science and conservation efforts. Your everyday moments of curiosity can directly contribute to protecting nature, and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge to get started.
iNaturalist is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to connecting people to nature and advancing biodiversity science and conservation, and is freely available thanks to the generous support of our community.
KEY FEATURES
• Identify species from anywhere in the world
• Contribute to science by sharing your observations
• Keep a record of species you see
• Explore and protect biodiversity
• Connect with and learn from other nature enthusiasts
more Looks prettier than the previous version but seems to have taken a step back in functionality, hopefully temporarily. It now only seems to sporadically give species suggestions, and the uploading of multiple pictures for the same observation is simply broken at present. Once these issues are fixed it should be an improvement on the old app.
Looks prettier than the previous version but seems to have taken a step back in functionality, hopefully temporarily. It now only seems to sporadically give species suggestions, and the uploading of multiple pictures for the same observation is simply broken at present. Once these issues are fixed it should be an improvement on the old app.
I was looking for an app like Merlin bird id but for all animals and this exactly what I was looking for, there is one thing though: I think a rarity system would be amazing it could show how rare a species is in your area and in the world.
I was looking for an app like Merlin bird id but for all animals and this exactly what I was looking for, there is one thing though: I think a rarity system would be amazing it could show how rare a species is in your area and in the world.
Why does it only show a subset of observations? And why isn’t there a simple sort function so you can sort A-Z or by date etc. Ditto no search facility as far as I can see. It’s a cleaner interface but not really an improvement
Why does it only show a subset of observations? And why isn’t there a simple sort function so you can sort A-Z or by date etc. Ditto no search facility as far as I can see. It’s a cleaner interface but not really an improvement
Why is the date format for observations still in the somewhat bizarre format month-day-year?It always takes me a double-think to work out on what date an observation was actually made!In Britain (and much of the rest of the world ) the standard format is day-month year. This format is available in the Classic iNaturalist app so why not make it available on the replacement app?
Developer Response Thank you for the feedback, we're looking into this.
Why is the date format for observations still in the somewhat bizarre format month-day-year?It always takes me a double-think to work out on what date an observation was actually made!In Britain (and much of the rest of the world ) the standard format is day-month year. This format is available in the Classic iNaturalist app so why not make it available on the replacement app?
Thank you for the feedback, we're looking into this.
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.23 2 days ago
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.22 3 Jun
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.21 20 May
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.20 5 May
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.19 7 Apr
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.18 25 Mar
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.17 11 Mar
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.16 25 Feb
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.15 11 Feb
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.14 27 Jan
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.13 14 Jan
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.12 17/12/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.11 19/11/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
This update contains bug fixes and improvements. Specifically, it improves the reliability of fetching locations when creating observations.
1.0.10 01/10/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
This update contains bug fixes and improvements. Specifically, it improves the reliability of fetching locations when creating observations.
1.0.9 23/08/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.8 13/08/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.7 30/07/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.6 23/07/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.5 02/07/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.4 10/06/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.3 21/05/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.2 07/05/2025
Try the new iNaturalist app!
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select “Edit Observation” in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
1.0.0 15/04/2025
Several bug fixes, along with the changes from our recent big update:
• Press and hold on the AI camera button to access more ways to create an observation, including multiple photos and sound recordings.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
If you prefer the classic iNaturalist iOS interface: go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the new app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
0.59.13 04/04/2025
This update makes our new simpler interface the default.
• Press and hold on the AI Camera button to access more ways to create an observation.
• Refined Camera & Suggestions: Enjoy a cleaner AI camera interface, better offline suggestions, and better suggestion photos.
• UI and Usability Updates: Updated sign up and login screens, notifications, My Observations list, map tiles, and more—making the app easier and more pleasant to use overall.
• Additional Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements throughout.
You can switch back to the previous interface anytime by going into Settings and toggling Show Advanced Settings on.
0.59.12 01/04/2025
Try the iNaturalist app!
Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.
More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.
Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.
Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.
Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.
more Version 1.0.23 2 days ago
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