All in all, I think the best way of using iNat for me, is also looking at the overlooked (a “bug”, a “bonnet”, a sponge, etc.) and see it for the first time with a (i)naturalist eye.
iNat provides great possibilities to know about flamboyant birds, fish or mammals, but that’s nothing that wouldn’t be easily accessible with a field guide or optical recognition. However, it’s a unique tool to suddenly discover the amazing world of insects, lichens, spiders, sponges and all these less appealing creatures that are wonderful to learn about once they’re given a chance.