Seek by iNaturalist

Editor's Review

Embark on a journey of discovery with Seek, the app that turns your phone into a powerful nature identification tool! 🌍🌿 Ever wondered about that peculiar mushroom in your backyard or the name of that beautiful bird chirping outside your window? With Seek, all you need to do is point your camera and let the magic of image recognition unfold!

Seek is designed to help you identify the plants and animals that share your world. 🍄🦋 Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, this app makes learning about nature fun and accessible. Earn badges as you spot different species of plants, birds, fungi, and more, turning your outdoor adventures into a rewarding quest. 🏆

Using millions of wildlife observations from iNaturalist, Seek instantly provides you with a list of commonly recorded insects, birds, plants, amphibians, and more in your area. Scan the environment with the Seek Camera to identify organisms using the tree of life. Add different species to your observations and learn all about them in the process! 🌳

Perfect for families looking to spend quality time exploring the great outdoors, Seek encourages curiosity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural world. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It’s also an excellent tool for educators and students, bringing lessons to life in an engaging and interactive way. 🎒

Worried about safety? Seek prioritizes privacy, requiring no registration and collecting no user data by default. Location services are used to suggest species from your general area, but your precise location is never stored or shared unless you choose to sign in with an iNaturalist account and submit your observations. 🛡️

Download Seek today and transform every walk into an educational adventure! 🚀 Discover the hidden wonders around you and become a citizen scientist with Seek! 🔍

Features

• Identifies plants, animals, and fungi

• Uses image recognition technology

• Offers badges for discovering species

• Provides lists of local wildlife

• Allows observation logging

• Connects to iNaturalist

• Offers a kid-safe environment

• Suggests species from your general area

Pros

• Great for family exploration of nature

• Excellent educational tool about local wildlife

• Promotes outdoor activities and learning

• Kid-safe with privacy features

• Connects to a large community via iNaturalist

Cons

• Image recognition relies on community submissions

• Location services need to be enabled for suggestions