AppsFromResearch
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Plant & Nature Identification Apps

Identify what you find in nature using tools built on actual field research. Bird songs, tree leaves, plant diseases, fish species, and insect guides from Cornell Lab, Smithsonian, Purdue, and NOAA.

AVID Deer icon

AVID Deer

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Citizen-science tool enabling volunteers to measure deer browsing impact on forest regeneration, informing state-level deer management decisions through field data.
University of TennesseeForestry & Conservation
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Leaf Doctor

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Mobile app for researchers and agriculturists to quantify plant disease severity by analyzing smartphone images of leaves with high accuracy.
University of HawaiiHorticulture & Crop Science
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eBird

FreeiOS Android
4 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Global citizen science project enabling birdwatchers to record observations, contributing to a quality-controlled database for scientific research and conservation.
Cornell UniversityLife Sciences
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Catch Reporting

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier: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
Colorado Wetlands Mobile App icon

Colorado Wetlands Mobile App

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier: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
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GLOBE Observer

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
GLOBE Observer enables the public to contribute Earth science data on clouds, mosquito habitats, land cover, and trees to NASA researchers.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Herbicide Injury ID

PaidiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Herbicide Injury ID helps agricultural producers diagnose crop injury by searching symptoms, herbicide names, or site-of-action classifications with detailed photos.
University of MissouriHorticulture & Crop Science
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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Merlin Bird ID helps the public identify birds using photos, sounds, and questions, powered by machine learning trained on citizen science.
Cornell UniversityLife Sciences
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Midwest Stink Bug

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Midwest Stink Bug helps farmers and homeowners identify and report invasive stink bugs threatening regional agriculture with research-backed sampling plans.
Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science
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NestWatch by the Cornell Lab

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NestWatch enables volunteers and professionals to report North American bird nest observations, contributing data to avian ecology and conservation research databases.
Cornell UniversityLife Sciences
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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
Project FeederWatch icon

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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Purdue Tree Doctor

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Purdue Tree Doctor helps landscape professionals and homeowners identify and manage tree problems by matching symptoms to a photo library.
Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science
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See & ID Dolphins & Whales

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
See and ID Dolphins and Whales helps enthusiasts identify marine mammals in Southeastern U.S. using visual characteristics and photo-identification techniques.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationLife Sciences
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Tree Browser

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Helps non-experts identify and select trees for planting in Utah and Intermountain West using searchable database with 21 filtering characteristics.
Utah State UniversityLife Sciences
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Trees: North & Central Florida

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier: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
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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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USDA PPRL

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
USDA PPRL helps livestock owners and veterinarians identify plants poisonous to grazing animals, preventing economic losses from toxic plant exposure.
Utah State UniversityAnimal & Dairy Science
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Vineyard Growth

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Vineyard Growth helps vineyard managers distinguish causes of stunted grapevine growth using visual guides to identify damage sources.
Oregon State UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science
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WI Fish ID

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
WI Fish ID helps users identify 174 Wisconsin fish species using multi-feature queries, photo galleries, and dichotomous keys.
University of Wisconsin-MadisonLife Sciences
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Woody Plants of Utah

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier: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
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APTUS Plants

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Estimates plant growth, stress, and seedling counts from smartphone images for commercial and home growers managing indoor and outdoor crops.
Purdue UniversityHorticulture & Crop Science
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Aquatic Plants

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier: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