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.

76 apps

StraboTools

FreeiOS

2 publications

DOCUMENTED

StraboTools uses image analysis to quantify rock features like mineral proportions and structural fabric from field or lab photographs.

University of KansasEarth & Environmental Sciences

Trees: North & Central Florida

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Mobile field guide for identifying one hundred forty common tree species in North and Central Florida for professionals, educators, and enthusiasts.

University of FloridaForestry & Conservation

TreeSnap

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

Twolined Spittlebug Tool

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

TxCOPE

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

DOCUMENTED

TxCOPE enables Texas community members and harm reduction organizations to anonymously report overdose incidents for improved public health surveillance.

University of Texas at AustinWellness & Public Health

University of Minnesota SALSA

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Automates voice-based cognitive assessments for neurodegenerative disease, traumatic brain injury, or drug toxicity research using speech analysis.

University of MinnesotaPsychology & Cognitive Science

Woody Plants of Utah

FreeiOS

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Digital field guide helping students and land managers identify over 240 woody plant species in Utah using identification keys and photos.

Utah State UniversityLife Sciences

Aquatic Plants

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Field identification guide helping botanists, water preservationists, and pond managers identify aquatic plant species to select appropriate treatment strategies.

North Carolina State UniversityLife Sciences

Aww Snap

FreeiOS Android

TRUSTED

Life science mystery game immersing third to fifth graders in bee pollination research, data collection, and biological competition concepts.

Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences

BYU Tree Tour

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

BYU Tree Tour gives students and visitors a map-based guide to identify and learn about 120+ tree species on campus.

Brigham Young UniversityEarth & Environmental Sciences

BYU Walks

FreeiOS Android

TRUSTED

Guides residents and visitors on self-guided tours of Brigham Young University and Provo area using content created by faculty and students.

Brigham Young UniversityEarth & Environmental Sciences

Dolphin & Whale 911

FreeiOS

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

EAGLE RFID

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

EAGLE RFID manages and audits RFID operations, providing tools for evaluating RFID operations for users in various contexts.

Auburn UniversityElectrical & Electronic Engineering

Fishes: East Pacific

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Fishes: East Pacific helps scientists, divers, and public identify over 1,300 shore-fish species using offline images, maps, and search tools.

Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences

Fishes: Greater Caribbean

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Fishes: Greater Caribbean catalogs 1,693 shore-fish species with searchable images, range maps, descriptions, and digital sighting notebook capabilities.

Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences

FlorestaDB

FreeiOS Android

TRUSTED

App collecting tree reference samples and information enabling scientists and law enforcement worldwide to verify wood products meet legal logging standards.

University of TennesseeForestry & Conservation

Hazards and Population Mapper

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Overlays natural disaster data with population density maps for risk managers to generate rapid population estimates for affected areas.

NASAGeography & Urban Studies

ICL Civil War Data Collection

FreeiOS Android

TRUSTED

Crowd-sourcing app for users to identify archives and upload photos of Civil War documents, building comprehensive database on violence.

University of PennsylvaniaHistory & Archaeology

MacroInvertebrates

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Mobile interface to Vermont Macroinvertebrate Database helping researchers quickly identify organisms found in state streams during fieldwork.

University of VermontLife Sciences

Naturally EscaRosa

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Naturally EscaRosa guides visitors to over 100 outdoor destinations in northwest Florida including farms, fishing charters, and hiking trails.

University of FloridaForestry & Conservation

Purdue Extension Corn Field Scout

PaidiOS

TRUSTED

Purdue Extension Corn Field Scout helps grain producers and crop advisers identify pests, diagnose issues, and calculate seeding and fertilizer needs.

Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science

Purdue Extension Corn Field Scout Preview

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Mobile reference for corn growers and advisors to identify pests, diagnose nutrient deficiencies, and calculate seeding rates in field.

Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science

Purdue Extension Soybean Field Scout

PaidiOS

TRUSTED

Comprehensive mobile reference equipping soybean growers and crop advisers with pest identification, crop diagnostics, and production metric calculation tools.

Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science

Purdue Extension Soybean Field Scout Preview

FreeiOS

TRUSTED

Purdue Extension Soybean Field Scout gives farmers tools to identify pests, diagnose plant health, and make soybean management calculations.

Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science