Excellent. Best for Europe
Of the 26 birding apps I have this is one of the best. It’s the most comprehensive and easy to use guide for Europe. The overview lets me home in on the bird group. Then it gets progressively more detailed. The species descriptions are good for field identification, the selection of audio recordings is excellent, the comparison with similar species handy and the range maps very informative.
The illustrations are excellent with sufficient coverage of plumage by sex, age and morphs although thorough treatment is beyond the purpose of this field guide. The app works equally well on my iPhone and iPad. Thank you for such an excellent guide.
The illustrations are excellent with sufficient coverage of plumage by sex, age and morphs although thorough treatment is beyond the purpose of this field guide. The app works equally well on my iPhone and iPad. Thank you for such an excellent guide.
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BWP Link
After the most recent update the ability to obtain further information via a link to BWP does not work. The link takes me back to the Home Screen on my iPhone. This facility was very useful.
Great birding app - but…
Crashes when clicking link to BWP app. Also disappointed that new release is added IAP.
A waste of money
I thought this app would be handy as I frequently forget to carry a bird book and it saves the extra weight in my bag. However I have been disappointed by a number of issues. To start with despite having paid for the app, many of the features are only available if you make further in app purchases.
Secondly there seems to be no recognition of mistypes which may be something as simple as assuming a birds name consists of 2 words when in reality they are linked as one. Often when you have birding and have cold hands typos occur-some suggestions would help!
My final complaint is the most frustrating- missing birds! This has been an issue on multiple occasions-today it was Common Redpoll that I found was not included-or Lesser Redpoll-these are in even my slimline basic bird guide! I have also found some birds are listed without pictures E.g Ross’ Goose-there is a generic silhouette of a swallow-this is really infuriating when I am expecting it to be useful in the field.
Overall I am not sure how a big name such as Collins is getting away with producing such a bad app!
Secondly there seems to be no recognition of mistypes which may be something as simple as assuming a birds name consists of 2 words when in reality they are linked as one. Often when you have birding and have cold hands typos occur-some suggestions would help!
My final complaint is the most frustrating- missing birds! This has been an issue on multiple occasions-today it was Common Redpoll that I found was not included-or Lesser Redpoll-these are in even my slimline basic bird guide! I have also found some birds are listed without pictures E.g Ross’ Goose-there is a generic silhouette of a swallow-this is really infuriating when I am expecting it to be useful in the field.
Overall I am not sure how a big name such as Collins is getting away with producing such a bad app!
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Search feature not working
After paying an extortionate sum to get the latest update, the search feature does not work. After the search result returns, I can’t click through to a species description. Update: asked for and got a refund only to find that the update also totally screwed the 2nd edition. Previously it was great. Now the search is terrible, e.g. searching for “owl” returns first a Swan ?!? and other water fowl. Can’t click through from search result. Previously the species comparison was excellent, now it is hidden and when you tap “show similar” the comparison no longer includes the species of interest. I used the previous version of the 2nd edition constantly in the field, it was very helpful. PLEASE CAN I HAVE IT BACK!
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Response from developer
This bug was fixed several weeks ago. Please update your app and it all should now be well.
The latest update is AWFUL!
It was brilliant until this last update. Now it regularly freezes, the comparisons don’t work any more (I used to use this a lot), it won’t return to the Home Screen and it’s just awful. I’ve written to them to ask how the comparisons are supposed to work now, but nothing useful came back. Call me cynical, but I can’t help but think they’ve made it awful so you buy the next edition. 🤷♀️ I just use the BWP app now.
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Response from developer
Hi, we've now shipped several updates to the app. Please have another go and see if it now matches your expectations.
The best bird app just got better
The major update - August 23 - is great. Well worth paying for. More information. Easier to use. Just amazing to have all the info you need in your pocket.
Horrified by new version treatment of lists
Wish i had not upgraded!!
iOS 15.7.7
I have updated 3rd edition. It’s always crushed. Can check app? Thanks.
Not user friendly
I really don’t like this app. Nothing ever comes up when I search on attributes.
