Below is a table that compares major differences in functionality between iNaturalist and iNaturalist Classic, which are the two apps currently available for Apple mobile devices like iPhones and iPads.
| iNaturalist | iNaturalist Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Live in-camera ID suggestions | Yes | No |
| Offline ID suggestions | Yes | No |
| Explore Page | Yes, with many filter and sort options | Yes, with limited filter options and no sort options |
| Multi-photo import | Yes, and photos can be batch edited into mulitple observations | Yes, but photos can only be used for one observation |
| Share images from Photos app to iNaturalist | Yes | No |
| Multi-photo camera option | Yes | No, when one photo is taken you are sent to the Observation Details page |
| Record sounds | Yes | Yes |
| Import existing sounds | No, please use the web uploader on a desktop or laptop | No, please use the web uploader on a desktop or laptop |
| Access to Account Settings | Yes, full access | Yes, limited access |
| Data Quality Assessment access | Yes | No |
| Find and Join Projects | Yes | Yes |
| Add observations to Traditional Projects | Not currently | Yes |
| Advanced and Standard Modes | Yes | No |
| Activity Screen | Yes, with access to activity on your own observations and observations you follow | Yes, with access to activity on your own observations and to blog posts |
| Full iPad support | Not currently, it displays at iPhone size | Yes |
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