Alright, so I downloaded iNaturalist after seeing a weird bug in my backyard and not having a clue what it was. This app is surprisingly good. You just take a picture, and it uses some kind of AI to give you a likely ID. It's not always perfect, but it gets you in the ballpark. I've used it to identify a bunch of native plants I didn't even know I had. The cool thing is, it's also a community thing, so other users can confirm or correct the ID, which is handy. For a small business owner like me, knowing the local ecosystem helps with landscaping decisions and keeping the property looking sharp. Plus, it's free, so the ROI is immediate. Definitely worth a download if you're curious about nature.
Key Features
Uses AI to identify plants and animals from photos.
Community verification of identifications for accuracy.
Helps you learn about local ecosystems and biodiversity.
"Love the new AI ID feature, would be great to have a setting to automatically take a photo when the species is identified, like their other ID app Seek. Sometimes a suggested species ID will show up, but will disappear before Iβm able to take the photo. AI ID works great"
β 5β User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
