Great app!
Super accurate bird identification! Makes me excited to look for more birds and add them to my life list in the app
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Instantly identify birds by photo or sound. This app works offline, keeping your data private on your device. Track your sightings, build a life list, and explore birding walks with detailed species information.
✓Identify birds by photo
✓Identify birds by sound (Beta)
✓Offline functionality
✓Build and manage life lists
✓Track bird walks on a map
✓Detailed species information
✓Privacy-focused, no data collection
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What's New in Bird Assist
1.3.0
October 24, 2026
New: your bird map • Every bird you find is pinned right where you saw it. Photo ID, Sound ID, bird walks and the birds found in your photos all add their own pins. • Press and hold anywhere on the map to add a sighting, with the date, notes and your own photo. • Search the birds you've seen and see every place you found them. • Explore, Satellite or Hybrid maps, with your walk routes. • Export your map as a file and open it on another iPhone, iPad or Apple Account. • Your map stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Also: a cleaner tab bar, with just icons.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Bird Assist Pro (Yearly)
Sound ID, unlimited photo IDs, life list and walks
$19.991 Year
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FAQ
Does Bird Assist have ads?
Bird Assist does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use with optional Pro features available through subscription.
How many bird IDs can I make for free with Bird Assist?
The free version of Bird Assist includes 4 photo IDs per day and 3 sound IDs per month. A life list of 10 birds and 3 bird walks are also included.
What are the subscription options for Bird Assist Pro?
Bird Assist Pro offers a monthly subscription for $2.99, a yearly subscription for $19.99 with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time purchase for $39.99. Pro unlocks unlimited IDs, life list entries, and bird walks.
How do I cancel my Bird Assist Pro subscription?
Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or canceled in your device's Settings under Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancellation must occur at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Does Bird Assist work without an internet connection?
Yes, Bird Assist is designed to work offline. All identification and tracking features run on your device, making it ready for use even without a signal.
What devices is Bird Assist compatible with?
Bird Assist is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run natively on these Apple platforms.
How accurate is Bird Assist's identification?
The app provides the best match with its confidence level, along with four other possibilities. It uses your location and the current month to help differentiate similar species.
What age rating does Bird Assist have?
Bird Assist has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about birds.