# Nature's Notebook

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1463430668](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1463430668)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1463430668`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** USA National Phenology Network
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (27 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.8
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-28
- **First published:** 2019-05-21
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/natures-notebook/id1463430668)
- **Website:** [https://www.usanpn.org](https://www.usanpn.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.usanpn.org/terms#GeneralPrivacy/](https://www.usanpn.org/terms#GeneralPrivacy/)

## Description

Nature's Notebook is a program for observing and recording plant and animal life cycle events, like flowering and bird migration. Use this app to mark your sites, create a list of plants and animals, and going into the field to record observations throughout the seasons. Find out more at www.usanpn.org/nn/guidelines.

## Rankings

- #254,622 — Overall

## Review summary

Nature’s Notebook is generally easy to use with straightforward yes/no logging and solid data syncing in the upgraded version. Reviewers praise the improved interface and the ability to review data post-entry. However, stability remains a core issue, with frequent crashes and occasional non-launches. Input is hampered on smaller devices due to the keyboard covering the typing area, making edits hard. There are also concerns about transferring or viewing data from the old app after upgrading.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a quick setup.
- Observations can be logged using straightforward Yes/No questions.
- Data syncing and the ability to review and verify the data after entry.
- The new version offers improved functionality and a cleaner interface/upgrade is beneficial.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and force closes; the app often becomes unresponsive or won’t launch.
- Keyboard/input issues on smaller devices: the keyboard covers the typing area and makes editing comments difficult.
- Data visibility and migration concerns when upgrading from the old app; not all old data appears in the new app.

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