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Fish identifier
Spot a fish? Snap a picture and know its name in seconds.
Snappit identifies fish from a photo and turns every find into a collectible discovery card with kid-friendly facts. Perfect for aquarium visits, snorkeling trips, and tide pools — made for families who love asking “what fish is this?”
Free to downloadWorks on iPhone & AndroidAges 4+No ads310+ fish in the field guide
How fish identification works
1
Take a photo
Point your phone at a fish through the aquarium glass, in a tide pool, or on your snorkeling photos, and snap it in the app.
2
Get an instant match
Snappit identifies the fish by picture and shows its name, scientific name, habitat, and fun facts written for young readers.
3
Collect the card
Every fish you identify becomes a collectible card with a rarity tier. Complete fish collections, earn badges, and hunt for rare finds.
Fish you can identify and collect
A peek at the fish cards waiting in the Snappit field guide — from goldfish-bowl classics to deep-reef rarities.
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Amphiprion ocellaris
Angelfish
Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Goliath Grouper
Atlantic Herring
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Salmon
More than a fish ID app
Most fish identifiers tell you a name and stop there. Snappit turns identification into a collecting game the whole family plays together.
Collectible fish cards
Each identified fish becomes a Pokémon-style card with rarity tiers from common to legendary. Kids actually want to find one more.
One app for all of nature
No need for a separate app for birds or bugs. Snappit identifies fish, animals, plants, insects, and more in a single field guide.
Written for young readers
Fish facts are short, friendly, and safe to read together. Rated ages 4+, with no ads and no chat.
Guides for real aquariums
Snappit has guides for dozens of aquariums with species checklists, so you can see what swims there before you go.
Collections and badges
Complete themed fish collections, keep a streak with the daily discovery, and earn badges as your field guide grows.
Privacy-first for families
Built by parents. No ads, no social feed, and no selling of family data.
Where to go fish spotting
Snappit has guides for dozens of aquariums with species checklists, so every visit becomes a treasure hunt.
aquarium30 sightings22 species
Nebraska, US
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
You might spot Lion, Giraffe, and Tiger.
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aquarium30 sightings20 species
Connecticut, US
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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aquarium30 sightings17 species
Pennsylvania, US
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
You might spot Lion, Giraffe, and Tiger.
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Fish identifier FAQ
- Yes. Snappit is free to download on iPhone and Android, and you can identify fish for free every day. An optional upgrade unlocks unlimited snaps for families who want more.
- Open Snappit, point your camera at the fish, and take a photo. The app analyzes the picture and shows the best match with its name, facts, and a collectible card.
- Snappit recognizes aquarium favorites, reef fish, tide-pool dwellers, and freshwater species — its field guide includes more than 310 fish, and the same app also identifies animals, plants, and insects.
- Yes — aquarium visits are one of the best places to use Snappit. Get close to the glass, wait for the fish to pause, and snap. Clear, well-lit photos give the best matches.
- Snappit is designed for families with kids aged 4 and up. Descriptions are written for young readers, the interface is a collecting game, and there are no ads or social features.
- No. Snappit is for spotting and learning, not catching — there are no fishing regulations or catch logs. It’s built for aquarium visitors, snorkelers, tide-poolers, and curious kids.
Keep exploring
Ready to name every fish at the aquarium?
Download Snappit free and turn your next aquarium visit or beach day into a fish-collecting adventure.