Head-to-head · Visual Identification Apps
ObsIdentify vs Star Walk 2
ObsIdentify leads on 2 checks, Star Walk 2 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreObsIdentify · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresObsIdentify · 2 of 4
ObsIdentify scores higher on our rubric for visual identification apps: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
ObsIdentify offers saved identifications; Star Walk 2 doesn't publish it. ObsIdentify offers community features; Star Walk 2 doesn't publish it.
ObsIdentify is the better fit for broad nature identification from photos. Star Walk 2 is the better fit for interactive identification of celestial objects.
- ObsIdentify fits best
Broad nature identification from photos
- Star Walk 2 fits best
Interactive identification of celestial objects
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Side by side
| Feature | ObsIdentify 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Star Walk 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Visual Identification Apps | #8 in Visual Identification Apps |
| Best for | Broad nature identification from photos | Interactive identification of celestial objects |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ObsIdentify 2/4 · Star Walk 2 0/4 | ||
| Offline identification | Not published | Not published |
| Photo health diagnosis | — | Not published |
| Saved identifications | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Community features | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Identification scope | Broad | Not published |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Not published |
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| Our verdict | ObsIdentify is a free mobile app for identifying wild animals, plants and mushrooms from photos in Europe and the Dutch Caribbean. It is aimed at people who want to explore nature, record sightings and learn about species, rather than… Read the review → |
Star Walk 2 is a mobile stargazing app for beginners, amateur astronomers and anyone curious about the night sky. Its interactive sky map and augmented-reality view help identify celestial objects, while 3D constellation models, event… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ObsIdentify — where it wins
- Identifies wild animals, plants and mushrooms from photos
- Save observations, share them with groups and join challenges
- Species information, finding tips and badges add useful context
Where it doesn't
- Identification covers Europe and the Dutch Caribbean
- Not intended for people, pets, or house and garden plants
- Mobile-only; offline identification is not established
Star Walk 2 — where it wins
- Identifies celestial objects through an interactive sky map and AR view
- Time machine shows past and future skies
- Combines event information, mission details and learning content
Where it doesn't
- Free Star Walk 2 Plus version is ad-supported
- Star Walk 2 Pro is a paid app
- Additional content may require in-app purchases
- ObsIdentify9.1/10 · Free plan
A free mobile app for identifying European wildlife and recording observations.
Visit ObsIdentifyFull verdict → - Star Walk 28.7/10 · Free plan
A mobile sky map that identifies celestial objects and adds AR viewing and sky simulation.
Visit Star Walk 2Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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