Collection

Citizen Science Apps

Contribute to real scientific research from your phone. These apps turn everyday observations into valuable data for researchers studying everything from bird migration to air quality.

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Our Voice Discovery Tool

FreeAndroid
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Citizen science app empowering residents, especially older adults, to document and map neighborhood features impacting health through audio and photos.
Stanford UniversityWellness & Public Health
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PolliNation ID

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
PolliNation ID enables the public to identify and submit native pollinator observations, addressing data gaps for conservation through citizen science.
University of MichiganLife Sciences
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Project FeederWatch

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Citizen science app for North Americans reporting winter bird feeder observations, providing invaluable data for studying environmental impacts on populations.
Cornell UniversityLife Sciences
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The Social Brain App

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
The Social Brain App gamifies neuroscience experiments assessing social decision-making, crowd-sourcing data on hippocampus function in relationships.
Mount Sinai Health SystemPsychology & Cognitive Science
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TreeSnap

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
TreeSnap enables citizens, landowners, and foresters to contribute tree location and health data supporting forest genetics and health research nationwide.
University of TennesseeForestry & Conservation
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Twolined Spittlebug Tool

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Twolined Spittlebug Tool helps Hawaii landowners identify, map, and manage this destructive invasive pest threatening the state's livestock industry.
University of HawaiiHorticulture & Crop Science
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Asteroid Redirect Mission

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Asteroid Redirect Mission explains NASA's proposal for capturing an asteroid boulder for lunar orbit exploration through videos, maps, and texts.
NASAPhysical Sciences
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Dolphin & Whale 911

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Dolphin & Whale 911 lets the public report stranded, injured, or dead marine mammals to authorized NOAA responders for timely rescue.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationLife Sciences
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Smithsonian Magazine

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Smithsonian Magazine provides digital access to publication issues, including stories and photos on history, science, nature, culture, and travel.
Smithsonian InstitutionVisual & Performing Arts
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WiBee

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
WiBee engages farmers and citizen scientists in cataloging wild bee populations through timed flower-visit surveys, contributing to pollinator health research.
University of Wisconsin-MadisonLife Sciences