Nature identifier for iPhone
Point, and name it.
Aim your camera at a plant, bird, bug, or anything wild. NatureLens names the species and shows how sure it is — the moment you capture it.
① The match
One photo, one name.
Every capture returns a named species with a confidence reading, not a vague guess. Look closer at the lookalikes, weigh how sure the match is, and land on the one that fits.
Certainty
Sample species
Likely match · regional form
Confidence
$420
$344—$504
Identifications are for reference and learning only — not expert determinations. For foraging, medical, or safety decisions, always confirm with a qualified specialist.
Matched species
First pressing · gatefold LP
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② The species
The right species, confirmed.
Lookalikes are everywhere. NatureLens reads the photo and matches the most likely species, with a confidence indicator — confirm it, or correct it by hand if it's off.
- Fill the frame with the subject — leaves, feathers, or markings.
- A confidence ring shows how sure the match is.
- Wrong match? Correct the species in a tap.
③ The life list
Your life list, taking shape.
Save every species you identify into a personal life list on your device. Sort, filter, and watch your nature journal fill in as the seasons turn.
Species logged
$0
0
Species
0
Families
Live Activities
Live on your Lock Screen.
NatureLens brings three Live Activities to the Dynamic Island — so progress, seasonal prompts, and milestones live where you'll actually see them.
ID in progress
Watch a recognition run from the island, hands-free.
In season now
A live nudge when a species is at its seasonal peak.
Milestone unlocked
A celebration when you earn a new naturalist badge.
Naturalist badges
Milestones, cast in metal.
Bronze to obsidian, every milestone you reach is struck into a naturalist badge — by how many species you've found, how many families you've covered, and who you've explored alongside.
17 tier badges to earn · Hover a badge
Learn the field
Look closer before you name it.
Key features, lookalikes, seasons, habitat — naturalist know-how, free to read inside the app and right here.
FreeHow to identify any plant from a photo
Leaves, flowers, stems — the features that turn a photo into a name.
FreeBird identification basics: size, shape, and behavior
Before color, read a bird's shape, size, and how it moves.
FreeBee, wasp, or hoverfly? Tell them apart
Wings, waists, and antennae — the marks that separate the stingers from the mimics.
FreeKey features: the marks that confirm an ID
Every species has tell-tale features — learn to spot them, not just match colors.
FreeSeasons and phenology: what to look for when
Bloom, migration, emergence — timing is half of any identification.
FreeHabitat and range: where a species belongs
Where you found it is a clue — habitat and range narrow the field.
FreeLookalikes that bite back: avoiding toxic confusions
Some lookalikes are dangerous — why an app is a starting point, never the last word.
FreeBuild a life list that grows with you
Notes, photos, dates, places — small habits that turn sightings into a record.
NatureLens Pro
Name anything wild — and learn it for good.
Go Pro for unlimited identifications, in-depth species profiles, and a life list without limits.
Weekly
Flexible$9.99/week
Annual
Best value$59.99/year
about $1.15 / week
Auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. Renews at the same price each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. No free trial.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
How accurate is the identification?
Every match comes with a confidence reading so you can judge how sure it is. NatureLens is a learning aid, not an expert determination — when confidence is low, compare the lookalikes or confirm with a specialist.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your life list, identification history, and preferences are primarily stored on your device. Optional Sign in with Apple and server-backed family features use an account. We use limited PostHog product analytics and AppsFlyer install attribution without IDFA or cross-app advertising tracking.
What happens to the photos I take?
When online recognition is enabled, a photo you capture is sent securely to the recognition service to identify the species. It is not retained after processing, shared, or used for advertising.
Is anything free?
Yes — the field guides are free to read, in the app and on this site. Unlimited identification and full species profiles are part of NatureLens Pro.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. There's no free trial and no lock-in — the subscription simply stops renewing.
Which devices are supported?
NatureLens is an iPhone app. Live Activities appear on iPhones with the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen.
Learn the wild around you, one capture at a time.
Start with a single photo.