Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Anidex

Explore the Wild: Your Pokedex for Real-World Animals

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Anidex launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Wildex – Pokémon Go for real wildlife▲106

   Dear HN, My wife and I both love nature and have always wanted a Pokémon go style app, to collect and learn about different species we find. All the usual species identifying apps were didn’t feel fun enough, so we designed and built one together! Would love for you guys to give it a try and share any thoughts you have.

   Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Bugsy▲95

   Give a voice to insects and build your collection

   Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Animar▲136

   An Augmented Reality tamagotchi with the real wild animals

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   RealDex▲3

   Catch and collect wildlife like Pokemon

   Apr 2026 · alpyalay.org · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Arcrawls▲133

   A context-aware browser mascot with 100% local offline AI

   Jun 2026 · arcrawls.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Poke.com▲237

   Text with poke, your friend, assistant, or nemesis

   2025 · poke.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Animar 2.0▲113

   Augmented reality tamagotchi with real wild animals

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pokedex▲6

   Real pokedex, scan photos, toys and pictures.

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pokemon GO▲438

   Augmented reality Pokemon-catching game

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    A site to keep track of critters you can catch in Animal Crossing▲182

    A guide to catching fish and bugs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    2020 · ac-catch.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Peridot Mobile▲310

    Genetically unique AI pets

    2023 · playperidot.onelink.me · its alternatives →

12. 12
    WildTrack▲113

    AI-powered wildlife tracking

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AnimalDex▲3

    Capture, Identify and Collect the Animal Kingdom

    Jun 2026 · animaldex.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pokébot by Recast.AI▲64

    Your chatbot Pokédex on Messenger - created by Recast.AI

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    wildbirds▲106

    Birdwatchers app to share and discover birds socially

    Jun 2026 · wildbirds.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    iNaturalist▲11

    Real life Pokemon - identify/share plants and animals nearby

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    BuzzBonus▲109

    AI social widget to boost engagement

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pokedex Bot▲62

    A bot which gives details on all Pokemons!

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pokedex Quiz Bot▲66

    Facebook messenger based Pokemon quiz bot

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Snapimals▲92

    Explore exotic worlds, snap awesome animals

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    AI Spirit Animal▲96

    A modern-day Tamagotchi for your browser

    2022 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Poke Finder▲71

    Catch Pokémon while you browse and complete your Pokédex.

    17d ago · pokefinder.hyuzen.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Wildlife Spotting▲73

    Real time wildlife sightings nearby

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    100 Animals▲89

    Look, point, and learn about animals from around the world

    2021 · 100animals.vitaminak.design · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →