Seek by iNaturalist for iPhone

About Seek (from iNaturalist)

Seek is a free iOS app that identifies nearby wildlife using photo-recognition. Point your phone, scan plants and animals with the app’s camera, and get instant suggestions. You can also earn achievement badges for spotting different kinds of organisms — a fun way to encourage outdoor learning.

How the identification feature operates

The app’s camera tool compares what it sees against iNaturalist’s extensive database, which contains millions of verified wildlife observations. It places matches within the tree of life so you can explore related species and learn more about each find.

Common groups you’ll encounter in local results:

• Amphibians and other cold-blooded animals
• Flowering and non-flowering plants
• Birds and other feathered species
• Various insects and arthropods
• Fungi and a range of additional organisms

Who benefits from using Seek

Seek is well suited for families, classrooms, and casual naturalists who want a simple, hands-on way to discover the nature around them. It’s designed to make outdoor exploration engaging for kids while offering useful identification help for adults as well.

Privacy, accounts, and permissions

• No account is required to use the app; the default setup does not collect personal data.
• If you choose to sign in with an iNaturalist account, some user information will be shared with that service.
• The app may ask to use location services to tailor species suggestions to your general area; precise coordinates are obscured to preserve privacy while still providing relevant suggestions.

Another app you might try

Toca Life World (free) — a creative, family-friendly app for building stories and exploring imaginative scenes if you want a playful alternative to nature-focused activities.