About
Seek by iNaturalist uses image recognition to identify plants, animals, and fungi around you. Point your camera at any living thing and the app draws from millions of wildlife observations to show you what it is, along with details about the organism. Earn badges as you observe different species and build your collection. The app is designed for families and nature enthusiasts who want to explore and learn about local wildlife, with no registration required and privacy-respecting location handling—your precise location is never stored unless you sign in and submit observations.
Highlights
- Image recognition camera identifies plants, animals, fungi, insects, birds, and amphibians in real time
- Access to millions of wildlife observations from iNaturalist community database
- Earn badges for observing different species types and completing challenges
- No registration required; location data obscured by default for privacy
- Species suggestions tailored to your general area
Best for
Families exploring nature together and individuals wanting to learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. The app is designed for users of all ages, with kid-safe defaults and optional parental controls for users under 13.
At a glance
Seek by iNaturalist is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30,240 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by iNaturalist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Seek by iNaturalist free?
- Yes — Seek by iNaturalist is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Seek by iNaturalist available on?
- Seek by iNaturalist is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Seek by iNaturalist?
- Seek is a free app that uses image recognition to identify plants, animals, fungi, and insects around you. You point your camera at a living thing, and the app shows you what it is based on millions of observations from the iNaturalist community.
- How does the image recognition work?
- The app's image recognition technology is based on observations submitted to iNaturalist.org and partner sites, then identified by the iNaturalist community. It draws from millions of wildlife observations to suggest matches for what you photograph.
- Is my location data private?
- Your location is obscured by default to protect privacy while still allowing species suggestions for your general area. Your precise location is never stored in the app or sent to iNaturalist unless you sign in to an iNaturalist account and submit observations.
- Do I need to create an account to use Seek?
- No. Seek does not require registration and does not collect user data by default. You can use the app without signing in. If you choose to sign in with an iNaturalist account, you must be over 13 or have parental permission.
- What are the alternatives to Seek by iNaturalist?
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