# BirdDex: Identify & Collect — Catch 'em all in real life

> AI-powered bird identification and collection game for outdoor exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Stella Yang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birddex-identify-and-collect/id6756591332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stella Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484276245)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birddex-identify-and-collect/id6756591332/reviews.md

## What is BirdDex?

BirdDex is a bird identification game that turns every walk outside into a wildlife adventure: photograph birds, collect 'em all! 
Ever looked at a bird and wondered "what bird is this?" Snap a photo and BirdDex identifies the species for you in seconds. Then earn XP based on the species, level up, and grow your personal collection. 

HOW IT WORKS
See a bird? Take a photo and let BirdDex do the rest. Our AI identifies the most likely species in seconds, giving you detailed information about what you just spotted. Every photograph earns XP toward mastering that species — the more you capture, the more of an expert you become.
BUILD YOUR COLLECTION
Track every species you've photographed in your personal BirdDex — your very own digital life list. Watch your collection grow as you discover new birds in your backyard, local parks, and travels around the world. Each species has its own mastery level that unlocks as you photograph more. Can you complete your BirdDex?
EXPLORE & DISCOVER
Birds are everywhere! Your backyard, city parks, hiking trails, nature reserves. BirdDex makes birdwatching rewarding whether you're a seasoned birder or picking up your first field guide. No expert knowledge required. Just point, shoot, and discover what's been flying around you all along.
Terms of Use: https://birddex.co/terms-of-use.html
Privacy Policy: https://birddex.co/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- AI-powered bird identification
- Build a personal bird collection
- Earn XP and level up mastery
- Detailed species information
- Discover birds in any location
- Suitable for all experience levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BirdDex Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| BirdDex Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birddex-identify-and-collect/id6756591332/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Enjoying

*2026-06-23*

I know about ebird and stuff, but this app lets me easily associate my pictures with the birds I see. Interface is what one would expect and works very well.

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2026-05-17*

I love taking pics of birds and identifying them, it’s become a fun activity!

### 5/5 — Simply the best

*2026-05-03*

Genuinely the best bird identification app Ive tried. Big fan, could not recommend it more. Worth it. Catch ‘em all.

### 5/5 — I love birding!

*2026-03-16*

This app makes it so much fun looking out for new and familiar birds from all over! I love the information it provides on the bird’s biography, geography, and conservation status. Getting points is an added bonus!

### 5/5 — great back yard activity

*2026-03-16*

Since our back yard is wooded and bordered by a big creek, we have lots of birds. Our whole fam loves birdwatching! We’ve tried an app that uses bird calls for identification, but sometimes we are looking through the window, or the bird is not chirping. This app lets you use your camera, and stores your findings in a way that makes us feel like we’re accomplishing something! Def fun for us all!

### 5/5 — Birdbrain

*2026-03-06*

This is a good start. Recently I have seen news that birding is goood for the brain. I’m glad there is an app around that makes this fun.

### 5/5 — cute app

*2026-03-06*

great content 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🦆🦆🦆

### 5/5 — So much fun!

*2026-03-05*

As a person who loves collecting things and being in nature, I always wanted an app like this. It’s like Pokemon Go but in real life 😄

### 5/5 — Pokémon Snap IRL

*2026-03-05*

Works great! I’ve always loved watching birds and now this app lets me collect fun pics of them. Fun for traveling and also fun for uploading all my old bird pics

## Frequently asked questions about BirdDex

### How does BirdDex identify birds?

BirdDex uses AI to identify bird species from photographs you take. Simply snap a picture of a bird, and the app will analyze it to determine the most likely species within seconds.

### What is the collection feature in BirdDex?

The collection feature allows you to track every bird species you have successfully identified and photographed. It functions as your personal digital life list, showing your growing collection and the mastery level for each species.

### Can I use BirdDex offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality for BirdDex. Identification and collection features typically require an internet connection for AI processing and data syncing.

### What devices support BirdDex?

BirdDex is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking to enhance their outdoor experiences.

### How often is BirdDex updated?

The latest version of BirdDex is 1.3.0, last updated on March 18, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

### Does BirdDex have ads?

Yes, BirdDex contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the monetization strategy to support its development and operation.

### What is the age rating for BirdDex?

BirdDex has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content.

### What are the terms of use and privacy policy for BirdDex?

The terms of use for BirdDex can be found at https://birddex.co/terms-of-use.html, and the privacy policy is available at https://birddex.co/privacy-policy.html.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-05-01

Changed the Point Circle so the color it reflects your current level for that species! (and various bug fixes)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-03-18

What's new: 
- Fixed a bug where duplicate bird species cards appearing in some region BirdDexes
- Added a loading state when images are taking time to load from the cloud after image picker selection
- Improved some performance issues

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-08

Added Regional BirdDex support for a few countries/regions that were missing species data (including Australia, Austria, Cuba, Fiji, Great Britain, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and more)

Bug Fixes:
Fixed a bug in Search: Now you can see all the birds in the list, even when the keyboard is visible (previously the keyboard covered some search results)
Fixed some performance issues around Regional species data downloads (it now only downloads over wifi, and pauses if your image picker is open)
Vastly decrease the size of the app’s initial download

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-04

Improvements:
- Added better search matching in the BirdDex tab
- Added badge displays to the Home tab to track when you achieved the accomplishment
- Updated the "Identifying..." animation

Bug fixes:
- Improved the UX for users with large font sizes
- Fixed a bug where the daily free user quota wouldn't reset automatically
- Fixed a bug where photos could get stuck in an Uploading... state and never complete
- Fixed some rare crash bugs

### 1.0 — 2026-02-23

No release notes.

## Related topics

[bird games identify](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bird-games-identify)

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*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 2026-08-24.*
