ACR App Version 1.5 Release Available
We’re happy to announce a new version of the Animals of Costa Rica App, now live on Android and iOS. Here is the list of the most important changes — please also read the Known issues section carefully at the bottom.
Major changes and improvements
Medium-resolution download support
To support users with less available storage and/or slower internet, we now offer medium-resolution package downloads alongside the existing high-resolution variant.
Taking the “All Species” package as an example, the difference is dramatic: 6.6 GB (high resolution) vs. 940 MB (medium resolution) — a saving of roughly 86 % of the required space on the phone.
Purchasers of the “All Species” package can now mix resolutions across packages: for example, install “All Species” in medium resolution to save space and download one or more specialised packages (birds, amphibians, …) in high resolution to enjoy full detail when zooming in.
For most users the medium-resolution version is more than enough. We recommend the full-size version only for users with no storage concerns and a reliable Wi-Fi connection for the initial download.
Download size indication and space checks
Together with the change above, the app now displays the package’s download size up front and checks available internal storage before download starts — fewer surprises, fewer failed installs.
Improved download manager
The download manager has been overhauled to better handle pause/resume, weak network conditions, and the new mix-and-match resolution model.
A word of thanks
The 1.5 release is the product of many people’s effort. Special thanks to our new co-authors Jim Córdoba, Dariel Sanabria Quirós and Jorge San Gil León, who added expertise across reptiles, amphibians and fishes.
Download the new version from Google Play or the App Store. If you run into any issues, please get in touch via the Support page.