Collection

Fieldwork & Data Collection Apps

Collect data where the science happens. GPS mapping, specimen logging, geological surveys, and environmental sensors designed for researchers working outside the lab.

81 apps

myCircadianClock

FreeiOS Android

3 publications

CLINICAL GRADE

Research tool for logging diet, exercise, and sleep timing to investigate daily rhythm effects on health outcomes.

Salk Institute for Biological StudiesWellness & Public Health

NREL OpenPATH

FreeiOS Android

11 publications

PROVEN

Open-source platform automatically logging travel diaries including mode, energy use, and carbon footprint to study multimodal transportation patterns for communities.

National Renewable Energy LaboratoryCivil & Environmental Engineering

AMES Phone

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

VALIDATED

Mobile research tool assessing executive functions like working memory and inhibitory control in children aged four to twelve in school settings.

Stanford UniversityPsychology & Cognitive Science

BiAffect

FreeiOS

3 publications

VALIDATED

BiAffect passively monitors smartphone typing patterns to identify digital biomarkers associated with mood changes in people with and without bipolar disorder.

University of IllinoisMental Health & Psychology

CanopyApp

FreeiOS

2 publications

VALIDATED

Mobile densiometer using smartphone camera and gyroscope to help researchers and environmental managers measure forest canopy cover for ecosystem assessment.

University of New HampshireForestry & Conservation

mPing

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

VALIDATED

Citizen science app enabling public to submit ground-level precipitation observations that help NOAA researchers refine weather radar algorithms and forecasting.

University of OklahomaEarth & Environmental Sciences

Zydeco Inquiry

FreeiOS

3 publications

VALIDATED

Zydeco Inquiry scaffolds scientific inquiry, enabling students to collect multimedia data in out-of-school settings and analyze it in classrooms.

University of MichiganEducational Technology & Learning Tools

eBird

FreeiOS Android

4 publications

EVALUATED

Global citizen science project enabling birdwatchers to record observations, contributing to a quality-controlled database for scientific research and conservation.

Cornell UniversityLife Sciences

Marine Debris Tracker

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

EVALUATED

Marine Debris Tracker enables citizens to collect and map standardized litter data, contributing to a global open-data platform on plastic pollution.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEarth & Environmental Sciences

NASA TLX

FreeiOS

3 publications

EVALUATED

Research tool digitizing the gold-standard method for measuring subjective workload in operators of complex systems across various settings.

NASAPsychology & Cognitive Science

PSU Wear-IT

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

EVALUATED

PSU Wear-IT enables scientists to design mobile health studies combining passive sensing with adaptive, low-effort surveys to reduce participant burden.

Pennsylvania State UniversityComputer Science & IT

bloomWatch

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Citizen science app enabling public to track harmful algal blooms by submitting three geo-located photographs from single vantage points.

US Environmental Protection AgencyEarth & Environmental Sciences

Catch Reporting

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Catch Reporting lets recreational and commercial fishermen log Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch data, ensuring compliance with federal fishing regulations.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationLife Sciences

CellWatch: Cellular Speed Test

FreeAndroid

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

CellWatch enables the public to test cellular network performance and submit measurements to the FCC to challenge official coverage reports.

Georgia TechComputer Science & IT

Cleanlet

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Gamified citizen science app notifying residents to clear storm drains before intense rainfall, using real-time weather data to prevent urban flooding.

Drexel UniversityCivil & Environmental Engineering

Colorado Wetlands Mobile App

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Reference guide for wetland professionals and public, detailing over 700 Colorado plant species with interactive maps and ecological classifications.

Colorado State UniversityEarth & Environmental Sciences

CrowdMag

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

DOCUMENTED

CrowdMag turns smartphones into magnetometers, letting users record local magnetic field data to help NOAA fill gaps in global magnetic maps.

University of Colorado BoulderEarth & Environmental Sciences

DISCS - Drought Information

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

DISCS enables agricultural stakeholders to report local drought impacts to NASA, helping validate satellite data and improve national drought assessment accuracy.

NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences

ehive Studies

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Platform enabling researchers to conduct large-scale digital health studies through app-based activities, connected devices, and real-world data from participants nationwide.

Mount Sinai Health SystemClinical Tools & Monitoring

Flyover Country

FreeiOS Android

4 publications

DOCUMENTED

Flyover Country displays GPS-based geologic maps and scientific points of interest for travelers and students, downloadable for offline use during flights.

University of MinnesotaEarth & Environmental Sciences

FWAS - Fire Weather Alert System

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

FWAS Fire Weather Alert System provides firefighters with customized dangerous weather alerts by monitoring real-time weather stations, radar, and satellite data.

United States Department of AgricultureEarth & Environmental Sciences