# Animal Sound Identifier: AI — user reviews > 43 indexed App Store user reviews of Animal Sound Identifier by veysel yesilmen, rated 3.90/5 from 298 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sound-identifier-ai/id6749598575/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sound-identifier-ai/id6749598575.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 193 · 4★ 21 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 60 ## Newest reviews (15 of 43) ### 1/5 — ?? *2026-07-16* Difficulty signing up and then blacked out my phone afterwards just a black screen. I did not identify the sound. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your feedback. We're sorry you experienced a black screen and were unable to identify the sound. This is not expected behavior, and we'd like to investigate the issue. Please contact us through the Support section in the app so we can assist you. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-07-13* 0 stars **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app. We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't satisfactory. We'd appreciate the opportunity to understand what went wrong. Please contact us through the Support section in the app so we can assist you. ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas *2026-07-12* Nul **Developer response:** Merci d'avoir essayé notre application. Nous sommes désolés que votre expérience n'ait pas été satisfaisante. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter via la section Support de l'application pour nous expliquer le problème afin que nous puissions vous aider. ### 1/5 — O/2 *2026-07-08* I was curious what a sound was coming from some bushes so I hastily downloaded the app and ran it. The app told me that it was a duck. It was definitely NOT a duck. Later that day I tried it again on a sound that I presumed was a squirrel alarming. The app told me that it was a Great Horned Owl. Again, I am confident that it wasn’t a GHO. At this point, I’m not confident that I will get an accurate identification. I’m sorry that I bought it. **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for taking the time to share your experience, and we're sorry the identifications weren't accurate. Sound identification can be challenging when recordings are short, distant, or include background noise, but we know that's not the experience you expected. We're continuously improving our AI models to increase accuracy. If you could contact us through the Contact Us section in the app and share those recordings, we'd be very grateful—they help us improve the app significantly. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you'll give the app another try after future updates. ### 1/5 — Useless App *2026-07-01* Couldn’t identify the sound and the options with “95%” confidence every time was way wrong. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your honest feedback. We understand how disappointing it is when the results don't match what you're hearing. Wildlife sounds can sometimes be difficult to identify, especially when multiple animals are calling at the same time or the sound is faint, but we know we need to do better. Every update includes improvements to our recognition system, and reports like yours help us identify where it falls short. We'd really appreciate it if you could send us the recording through the Contact Us section in the app so our team can investigate it. Thanks for helping us improve. ### 1/5 — Completely inaccurate *2026-06-30* I tried it on two fairly easy sounds: a Robin chirping and some baby raccoons. It said the Robin was a chicken and the raccoons were barn owls. And it said 95%accuracy for each of those! What a joke. Don’t pay for this!!!!!! **Developer response:** Hi, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Those results clearly aren't what we want the app to deliver. We've released several improvements to our sound recognition system since then and are continuously refining the AI to make it more reliable. We'd really appreciate it if you could update the app and give it another try. If you still experience incorrect identifications, please send us the recordings through the Contact Us section in the app so we can investigate and continue improving. Thank you for your feedback. ### 1/5 — Animal sound identifier *2026-06-27* What a waste of money. I thought it would show which kind of animal or bird when in recording mode. How do I get a refund??? **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry the app didn't meet your expectations. Animal Sound Identifier is designed to identify animals and birds from recorded or uploaded sounds, but we're sorry if this wasn't clear. For refund requests, Apple manages all App Store purchases directly. We appreciate your feedback. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-06-27, version 1.5.2* I downloaded this app to see what sound was playing in the yard and they said I have a three day free trial I subscribe for it. They immediately took $14.99 gave me a premium subscription. And the sound that they gave me was the wrong animal. It wasn’t even the right one. I want my refund. ### 1/5 — Fail *2026-06-23* Said it was a Coqui frog 95% certainty. 100% incorrect **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry the identification was incorrect. We know accuracy is important, and we're continuously improving our recognition models to deliver more reliable results. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-06-12, version 1.5.1* Just got this app and can’t even identify a tree frog sound . ### 1/5 — Won’t even let me past the rate us screen in install *2026-06-03* Forcing somebody to rate without even having used the app once? **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the experience didn't meet your expectations. We want everyone to have a chance to explore the app comfortably, and we're continuously refining the overall user experience based on feedback like yours. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. ### 1/5 — Use at your own risk! *2026-06-02* Tried this app, even paid for the week subscription. I needed to know what kind of animal sound was coming from a hole in the wall in the garage. I couldn’t use the sound identifier without paying, so I paid for it. The first time it said it was a Finch. I knew that was wrong so I tried again, same live sound and it said it was a Raven. Again I thought that was wrong so I tried again and it said it could not identify the sound. Right away I went to try to get a refund but it said I couldn’t because the app payment was pending. I tried again and Apple gave me a prorated refund. Turns out the sound was baby raccoons. Do not recommend this app to help with trying to identify an animal sound. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, and we're sorry the app didn't perform as expected. We understand how frustrating it is to receive inconsistent identification results, especially after subscribing. We're continuously improving our sound recognition models to make results more accurate and reliable. We appreciate your feedback, and we're glad Apple was able to assist with your refund request. ### 1/5 — Cancellation *2026-05-30* I downloaded this app to try and identify a wild animal I believed to be in distress. It was not able to identify the animal, and now I cannot see any way to cancel the three day free trial so I am not charged. **Developer response:** Hi, we’re sorry the app couldn’t identify the animal sound in this situation, especially if you believed the animal might be in distress. Sound identification can depend on recording quality, background noise, and distance, and we’re continuously working to improve accuracy. Please note that free trials and subscriptions are managed directly through Apple, so you can cancel your trial from your Apple subscription settings before it ends to avoid being charged. If you need any help, please contact our support team and we’ll gladly assist you. ### 1/5 — Subscription required *2026-05-29, version 1.5.1* Not subscribing to an app that doesn’t even offer a free trial period. ### 1/5 — No identification *2026-05-28* So far the app hasn’t identified anything I’ve recorded **Developer response:** Hi, we’re sorry to hear that the app hasn’t been able to identify your recordings so far. Results can depend on factors like background noise, distance from the animal, and recording clarity, but we understand how frustrating that can be. We’re continuously working to improve identification accuracy. If you’d like, please contact our support team with more details, and we’ll be happy to look into it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — More Apple garbage *2026-08-18* This app may be helpful but there are no settings so you cannot your trial so you are stuck forever. ### 1/5 — Can I identify animal sounds *2026-08-15* I have tested multiple Animal sounds that I know what they are in this app has no clue of what none of the sounds are. I have tried multiple times. It never gives the right animal. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the sound identification didn't give you accurate results. We're continuously working to improve recognition accuracy. Please contact us through the Support section in the app with details about the sounds you tested so we can investigate and improve them. ### 1/5 — Sick of this scammy App Store *2026-08-12* Free trial that auto renews at £40 after 3 days. Apple’s App Store is broken if this kind of behaviour is so normalised. It feels scammy to me like I have to be tricked because there’s no way I’d pay £40 for something I don’t even know works yet. **Developer response:** We understand your concern. The free trial and renewal price are shown before confirming the subscription, and the subscription can be cancelled anytime through your Apple account settings. If you have any questions or need help with your subscription, please contact us through the Support section in the app and we'll be happy to assist. ### 1/5 — no *2026-08-11* too much money and isnt worth the price **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your feedback. We understand that pricing is an important consideration, and we appreciate your perspective. We're continuously working to improve the app and provide more value to our users. ### 1/5 — cancel option not working *2026-07-30* Super frustrating- got a free trial but decided I didn't want to continue. The option to cancel the app did not work so I sent an email to support saying I wanted to cancel but now I've been charged for a full years subscription. I've sent an email requesting refund and cancellation... we'll see what happens. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your experience. We're sorry for the frustration. Subscriptions and refunds are managed by Apple, so cancellation needs to be completed through your Apple account settings. Please contact us through Support if you need any assistance, and we'll be happy to guide you through the process. ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-07-30* You have to pay for the sound identifier feature of this app😒 **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your feedback. The sound identification feature is part of our premium offering, which helps us continue improving the accuracy and quality of the service. We appreciate your understanding. ### 1/5 — Not even close *2026-07-28* Cancelled free trial immediately. Tried identifying a frog…asked a waiter and found out they were Bull Frogs. App said first a cow, then an owl, then day later trying a crow. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your experience. We're sorry the sound identification results were inaccurate. We're continuously working to improve recognition accuracy. Please contact us through the Support section with details about the sound you tested so our team can investigate the issue. ### 1/5 — It’s click bait *2026-07-28* This app costs $40 it’s not free and waste of time and of a download hate the “free” apps that cost more than a coffee run lol ### 1/5 — Confidently wrong *2026-07-26* This doesn’t seem to be working from a data bank of actual sounds. It seems to be basing its answers on a data bank of sound descriptions. For example, last night there were some calls from something on top of a telegraph pole, possibly sitting on the power lines 18-20 feet above the ground. The App said that based on the high-pitched call, it was…(drum roll)…..a guinea pig! **Developer response:** Thank you for using our app and for sharing this detailed feedback. We're sorry the identification was inaccurate. Sound recognition can sometimes be affected by background noise and recording conditions, and we're continuously improving our recognition system. Please contact us through the Support section with the recording details so we can investigate this specific result. ### 1/5 — Can’t upload sound videos *2026-07-18* I’m so frustrated with this app. It says there is a “free trial” but you can’t really do anything during the free trial to see if it’s worth it. I had a recorded video of a sound I heard in the woods and wanted to see what it was. It wouldn’t let me upload so I was like “well, I’ll just purchase a week to see if this app works and see if I can identify the sound.” So I paid. Then I try and upload video and it can’t find the video! Won’t let me upload it at all. You have to live record only apparently even though there is a spot that says “upload”. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Live recording is impossible when you are at a place that doesn’t have cell service and wifi is iffy (like in the mountains). App is not worth it and kinda expensive when you can’t do much. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your detailed feedback. Currently, the upload feature supports audio files rather than video files, which is why your recorded video could not be selected. We understand how useful video upload would be in situations like yours, and we'll work on adding support for video files in a future update. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Animal sounds *2026-05-15* Can’t get the app to work keeps going back to the subscription page. Don’t waste your $4.99 **Developer response:** Hi, we’re sorry for the trouble. If you already purchased, the app should not keep sending you back to the subscription page. Please update to the latest version and tap “Restore Purchases” on the subscription screen or in Settings. If it still doesn’t unlock, contact us through the App Store support page and we’ll help you fix it as quickly as possible. ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2026-03-18* Super helpful; terrific, varied selection of animals and calls. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you're enjoying the app. We're always working on adding more species and improving our sound library. Happy identifying! ### 4/5 — Mixed and inaccurate results *2026-06-06* There's animal that makes the same noise every night outside my house at the same time, I downloaded this app and excpected it to be accurate given that you have to pay. However, as it's ai, everytime I played the sound I got diffrent results. It first told me it was a crow, then I asked your ai feature if crows usually they make noise at night and it told me no. I then played the sound again, it told me it was an owl, then one more time it told me it was a cat. It was the same noise every time. Very disappointing, wouldn't download, not worth any money. **Developer response:** Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. You're right that the same recording should produce consistent results, and we understand how frustrating it is when it doesn't. We're continuously improving our AI models to make identifications more accurate and reliable. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve future updates. ### 3/5 — Every thing comes back frog *2026-07-21* It’s ok but can only id the loudest sound. So if a frog is calling louder than the sound you want to id. It comes back frog **Developer response:** Thank you for using our app and sharing your feedback. You're right that multiple or louder background sounds can affect identification results. We're working to improve the app's ability to distinguish individual sounds in complex recordings. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. ### 2/5 — Paywall *2026-07-13* It’s literally all blocked by a paywall, I’m not gonna pay for something I’ll use once in my life. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying our app and sharing your feedback. We understand your concern. We offer a free trial so you can try the premium features before deciding whether a subscription is right for you. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve the experience. ### 2/5 — No trial. Must pay to use the first time. Unacceptable. *2026-06-30* Who wants to pay for an animal sound identifier without some indication of how good it is? Ridiculous. At least a three day trial. In any case, the AI identifiers are generally not so good. Having read some of the low star reviews, I think two stars was accurate. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your feedback. We've recently updated the app and now offer a free trial, so you can try the latest version before subscribing. We've also made significant improvements to our AI identification models and overall performance since your review. We'd love for you to give the app another try and share your experience. Thank you for helping us improve! ### 2/5 — Feedback *2026-06-24* Got identification wrong. Can’t find how to cancel **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry the identification wasn't accurate. We're continuously improving our recognition system to provide better results. If you need to cancel your subscription, you can do so anytime from your Apple ID subscription settings. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide a better experience in future updates. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*