Limited species available
I should have signed up for a trial, I paid for the full version thinking I could use this app to keep a running life list, but a number of species I wanted to log are not in the app at all. Not worth the money.
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Log bird sightings in seconds with photos, notes, and location data. Build your personal life list, track stats, and export your data anytime. Designed for private, offline use.
✓Log sightings with species, date, count, photo, and notes
✓Automatic life list generation and numbering
✓Map sightings with GPS coordinates
✓Track year lists, month lists, and daily stats
✓Browse and filter species checklist by region
✓Export life list data to CSV
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What's New in Bird Life List
1.1
October 22, 2026
What’s new in 1.1 • Edit any sighting — tap it to change the details, or delete it • Add birds that aren’t in the checklist as your own species • Hear the name: listen to any bird’s name pronounced • Year goal: set a target and watch your progress ring fill up • Import from CSV: restore a backup or bring in a list you kept elsewhere • Share a card with your life list stats • Map filters (this year, last 30 days), progress per region in the species browser, and your latest lifer at the top of the list • Bird Life List now speaks 12 languages • Fixes: lifer numbers stay correct while searching, onboarding questions can’t be skipped by swiping, and stability improvements
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Pro Yearly
Full birding life list. Best value yearly.
$14.991 Year
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FAQ
What is Bird Life List?
Bird Life List is a personal birding life list application designed for logging bird sightings. It allows users to record species, date, count, photos, field notes, and map locations for each sighting, all stored privately on the user's device.
Does Bird Life List have ads?
No, Bird Life List is ad-free. The developers have explicitly stated that there are no advertisements within the application.
What are the subscription options for Bird Life List?
Bird Life List offers three purchase options: Pro Monthly for $2.99, Pro Yearly for $14.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a one-time Lifetime Access purchase for $29.99.
Can I use Bird Life List offline?
Yes, Bird Life List is designed for private and offline use. It functions without an internet connection, and no data is uploaded to any servers.
How does Bird Life List handle user data privacy?
User data, including sightings, photos, coordinates, and notes, remains on the user's device. The app does not require an account, sign-up, or server connection, ensuring complete privacy.
What devices is Bird Life List compatible with?
Bird Life List is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Can I export my birding data from Bird Life List?
Yes, you can export your entire life list to a CSV file at any time. This allows you to open and use your data in other applications like Numbers or Excel.
Is Bird Life List a bird identification app?
No, Bird Life List is a record-keeping tool for bird watching and is not an identification app. It does not identify birds from photos or sound, nor does it report sightings to databases or offer rare-bird alerts.
