Humboldt: Insect Identifier
Jonas Malik Langenberg Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Humboldt: Insect Identifier is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Jonas Malik Langenberg. Rated 3.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 3.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 36 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 27
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Humboldt: Insect Identifier
Your pocket naturalist. Powered by AI. Humboldt transforms your phone into a powerful nature companion. Snap a photo of any plant, animal, insect, mushroom, or mineral — and get an instant, detailed identification powered by advanced AI. Named after Alexander von Humboldt, the legendary explorer who believed that understanding nature starts with curiosity, this app is built for anyone who has ever looked at a flower, a beetle, or a strange rock and wondered: What is that? IDENTIFY NATURE IN SECONDS Point your camera at any living thing — or anything from the natural world — and Humboldt will tell you what it is. Each identification includes the species name, key characteristics, habitat information, and fascinating facts you won't find on a quick web search. The app covers five categories: Plants, Animals, Insects, Fungi, and Minerals. YOUR PERSONAL EXPEDITION LOG Every discovery is saved to your Expedition Log — a beautifully designed digital field journal. Browse your finds, search by species, and filter by category. Watch your collection grow over time and revisit past discoveries whenever you want. SAFETY FIRST: TOXICITY WARNINGS Humboldt flags potentially toxic or dangerous species with clear warnings. Whether you're foraging, hiking with kids, or simply curious, you'll always know when to keep your distance. EXPLORE, COLLECT, COMPETE Nature exploration is more fun with a little motivation. Earn XP for every identification, build daily streaks, unlock explorer ranks, and climb the leaderboard. Challenge yourself to discover species across all five categories. DESIGNED WITH LOVE FOR NATURE Humboldt isn't just functional — it's beautiful. Inspired by vintage field journals and golden-hour light, the app feels like a warm companion on every walk. Smooth animations, botanical illustrations, and generous whitespace make every interaction a pleasure. WHAT'S INCLUDED AI-powered species identification across 5 categories Detailed species profiles with characteristics and habitat info Personal Expedition Log with search and filters Toxicity and safety warnings XP system, streaks, ranks, and leaderboard Beautiful, nature-inspired design Regular updates with new features EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated February 27, 2026
What's new: Advanced camera view for more control over your shots Offline capabilities – capture moments without an internet connection Improved onboarding for a smoother start
App privacy
The developer, Jonas Malik Langenberg, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: App Functionality
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