Seek by iNaturalist

Seek by iNaturalist
  • DeveloperiNaturalist
  • GenreEducation
  • Installs1,000,000+
  • UpdatedJan 12, 2026
  • Version2.17.8
  • RequirementsAndroid
  • ReleasedJan 18, 2019
  • ContentEveryone
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Seek by iNaturalist

Editorial review: Seek by iNaturalist APK and install guide

A useful APK page for Seek by iNaturalist has to do more than repeat a store description. It should explain what kind of user the education listing is for, where the APK source points, what fields are missing, and which signals deserve a second look. This profile starts with org.inaturalist.seek, iNaturalist, version 2.17.8, Not published by official listing, and Check official listing before install, then adds install-readiness notes around those facts.

The official short summary says: "Identify plants and animals". opskd treats that as a claim to verify, not as a complete review, because store copy often emphasizes features while leaving permissions, account requirements, monetization, and source status for the user to check separately.

1,000,000+ installs gives enough public footprint to compare the app with alternatives, while still leaving room for careful review of support links and update cadence. 3.3 out of 5 across 10,180 ratings is a mixed signal. That does not automatically make the listing unsafe, but it does mean the APK identity, support links, screenshots, and privacy details deserve extra attention before you rely on the app.

The listing has been updated within the past year, about 142 days ago. That is acceptable for many categories, but the official listing should still be checked for compatibility notes and recent user feedback.

Who this APK listing is for

Seek by iNaturalist is most relevant for learners, parents, teachers, and self-study users who need structured practice rather than random entertainment. A good fit means the app's stated purpose, screenshots, rating pattern, developer identity, and official source all support the same story. If you only need a quick category browse, compare it with nearby education alternatives; if you are close to installing, slow down and check the APK identity rows first.

  • Best fit: learners, parents, teachers, and self-study users who need structured practice rather than random entertainment.
  • Review focus: lesson depth, age fit, offline access, privacy posture, progress tracking, and whether learning claims are specific and measurable.
  • Current public signal: 1,000,000+ installs and 3.3 out of 5 rating data.

APK source and identity

This page exposes APK metadata for the listing but does not claim to host a standalone APK package. That distinction is intentional. Use the package name, version, file size field, Android requirement, and official listing link as comparison points when you verify the app outside opskd.

  • Package: org.inaturalist.seek.
  • Version shown: 2.17.8.
  • Source status: APK metadata only.
  • Integrity status: No standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet.

Listing quality signals

The useful signals for Seek by iNaturalist are not only the headline score. opskd reads the listing through category fit, developer transparency, version clarity, source status, screenshot availability, privacy policy access, and whether the official description makes specific claims that can be checked. For education, the most important review focus is lesson depth, age fit, offline access, privacy posture, progress tracking, and whether learning claims are specific and measurable.

  • Ads or ad-like wording appear in the listing, so review whether placement interrupts active tasks or gameplay.
  • Account, login, sync, or cloud language suggests you should check data retention and export options.
  • Family or learning language makes age fit, privacy policy clarity, and parent controls especially important.
  • Device data or file-related language means permissions should be compared with the app purpose before install.

Trust checks before install

For education apps, permissions can matter as much as the feature list. review child-directed disclosures, account creation, subscription terms, microphone or camera permissions, and data retention policy. A privacy policy is especially important when the app handles documents, children's activity, learning progress, files, cloud sync, user accounts, location, chat, or social features. If a permission does not fit the app's purpose, treat that as a reason to slow down and verify the developer's explanation.

  • Developer website — Check ownership, support channels, and product documentation from iNaturalist.
  • Privacy policy — Review what data may be collected, shared, or retained.
  • Official listing — Confirm the current version, rating, screenshots, and install availability.

Decision checklist

Use this checklist before acting on Seek by iNaturalist. It is designed for quick comparison across all APK listings on opskd, so every app keeps the same core fields visible while the surrounding review notes adapt to category, rating, update freshness, and source status.

  • Confirm that org.inaturalist.seek matches the official listing before trusting any install path.
  • Compare version 2.17.8, file size Not published by official listing, and Android requirement: Check official listing before install.
  • Review iNaturalist's privacy policy and support links, especially if the app asks for accounts, files, location, camera, microphone, contacts, or cloud sync.
  • Treat 3.3 out of 5 and 1,000,000+ installs as discovery signals, not proof that the app is safe or right for your device.

Bottom line: Seek by iNaturalist is worth considering only if its package name, developer, source status, version, Android requirement, privacy policy, and permission profile all make sense for your use case. opskd keeps every APK listing exposed while adding this review layer so the page offers more than copied store text and gives you a clearer path before installing.

Official listing description

This is the official app listing description provided for reference. It does not mean opskd hosts a direct APK file for this app.

Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you. Earn badges for seeing different types of plants, birds, fungi and more!

• Get outside and point the Seek Camera at living things

• Identify wildlife, plants, and fungi and learn about the organisms all around you

• Earn badges for observing different types of species and participating in challenges


OPEN THE CAMERA AND START SEEKING!

Found a mushroom, flower, or bug, and not sure what it is? Open up the Seek Camera to see if it knows!

Drawing from millions of wildlife observations on iNaturalist, Seek shows you lists of commonly recorded insects, birds, plants, amphibians, and more in your area. Scan the environment with the Seek Camera to identify organisms using the tree of life. Add different species to your observations and learn all about them in the process! The more observations you make, the more badges you’ll earn!

This is a great app for families who want to spend more time exploring nature together, and for anyone who wants to learn more about the life all around them.

KID-SAFE

Seek does not require registration and does not collect any user data by default. Some user data will be collected if you choose to sign in with an iNaturalist account, but you must be over 13 or have your parents permission to do so.

Seek will ask permission to turn on location services, but your location is obscured to respect your privacy while still allowing species suggestions from your general area. Your precise location is never stored in the app or sent to iNaturalist unless you sign in to your iNaturalist account and submit your observations.

Our image recognition technology is based on observations submitted to iNaturalist.org and partner sites, and identified by the iNaturalist community.

Seek is part of iNaturalist, a not-for-profit organization. Seek was made by the iNaturalist team with support from the California Academy of Sciences, the National Geographic Society, Our Planet on Netflix, WWF, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, and Visipedia.
Application popularity
66%
  • 10,180 ratings
  • 1,471 reviews

APK details

Seek by iNaturalist APK identity, source status, and install checks.

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  • Package nameorg.inaturalist.seek
  • Version2.17.8
  • File sizeNot published by official listing
  • Android requirementCheck official listing before install
  • APK sourceOfficial Google Play listing only
  • Integrity checkNo standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet
  • Safety noteInstall only after checking the official listing and requested permissions.
APK source checkopskd does not host a direct APK for this listing yet. We show the package name, version, file size, Android requirement, and official listing so you can verify the app before leaving the page.

App Information

  • DeveloperiNaturalist
  • CategoryEducation
  • Version2.17.8
  • Installs1,000,000+
  • UpdatedJan 12, 2026
  • ReleasedJan 18, 2019
  • Content ratingEveryone
  • Android versionAndroid
  • SizeUnknown

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