# Birdex: Bird Song Identifier — UK sound ID & birdwatching log > UK bird watching app for logging sightings, collecting bird cards, and learning about species. (iPhone/iPad app by Lapwing Labs LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdex-bird-song-identifier/id6754608253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lapwing Labs LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772933763) - Category: Lifestyle, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.74/5 from 421 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 300 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-01-29 - Data updated: 2026-10-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdex-bird-song-identifier/id6754608253/reviews.md ## What is Birdex? ear a bird? Identify it by its song. See one? Identify it from a photo. Then collect it. Birdex is the UK bird identifier that turns birdwatching into a collecting adventure. Sound ID listens and names the bird singing around you. Photo ID names the one you snapped. Every sighting you log unlocks a beautifully illustrated card for your personal Birdex, and your life list grows with every walk. Join thousands of birders across the UK and Europe discovering a fresh, rewarding way to connect with nature. ▸ SOUND ID: IDENTIFY BIRDS BY SONG AND CALL • Open Sound ID and hold up your phone. Species appear and firm up in real time as the bird keeps singing. • Runs entirely on your phone. No audio ever leaves it, and it works with no signal once set up. • Free and unlimited, with a bird list built for the UK. • Tap any bird it hears to log it in one step. ▸ PHOTO ID: IDENTIFY BIRDS FROM A PICTURE • Snap or upload a photo and identify a bird in seconds. • Detailed species pages help you confirm tricky IDs with confidence. • Already use Merlin Bird ID? Import your sightings and pick up where you left off. ▸ KEEP A LIFE LIST Every bird you record joins your personal life list, a running record of everything you have seen: • Log sightings with date, place, and count • Track how many species you have found • Revisit your rarest finds and favourite days in the field ▸ COLLECT BEAUTIFUL BIRD CARDS Every sighting unlocks a collectible card for your Birdex. Watch your collection grow as you explore gardens, parks, wetlands, woodlands, and coastlines across the UK and Europe. Each card carries stunning artwork, fascinating facts, and habitat, seasonal behaviour, and conservation status. ▸ LEARN THE BIRDS Distinguishing field marks, where and when to find each species, behaviour, feeding habits, and fun facts that bring every bird to life. Perfect for beginners learning their first garden birds and seasoned birders alike. ▸ STAY MOTIVATED • Earn XP for every bird you log • Keep daily streaks alive for bonus rewards • Complete quests and seasonal challenges • Unlock achievements and milestone badges ▸ BIRD WITH FRIENDS • Add friends and follow their latest finds in the live feed • Challenge a friend to Bird Blitz • Climb the leaderboards and weekly leagues • Join monthly events and giveaways with exclusive prizes ▸ CONNECT WITH NATURE Studies show that watching birds improves wellbeing and reduces stress. Birdex encourages you to step outside, slow down, and appreciate the wildlife around you. Start today. Download Birdex, point your phone at the nearest song, and add your first card. AI Disclaimer: The card artwork was created with AI assistance. Birdex started as a small, self-funded project, and using AI tools allowed us to launch with a consistent visual style on a limited budget. As the app grows, we intend to replace the AI artwork with illustrations from real artists. Birdex Pro (optional subscription) Unlock the full sightings map, per-species heatmaps, the community map, and advanced monthly, yearly, and lifetime stats. Monthly £5.99 · Annual £49.99 — both with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://birdexapp.com/pages/app-terms-of-service · Privacy: https://birdexapp.com/pages/app-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://birdexapp.com/pages/app-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://birdexapp.com/pages/app-privacy-policy ## Key features - Log bird sightings - Collect illustrated bird cards - Level up birder profile - Learn bird facts and identification - Track sighting locations and counts - Complete quests and challenges ## Recent user reviews (10 of 81) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdex-bird-song-identifier/id6754608253/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good app *2026-09-27, version 5.48* I like this app. It’s easy to use and it has Nice pictures and in the discord group everybody’s really friendly and welcoming ### 5/5 — Birdex *2026-09-17, version 5.47* I go on this app everyday I find it very informative and a great way to help with bird identification and things like that, if you’re into your wildlife especially birds this is a must have app for you!! ### 5/5 — charlie w *2026-09-16, version 5.46* great app! lots of activities to help people get into birding and enjoy the great hobby. would recommend to anyone. ### 5/5 — Lovely *2026-09-11, version 4.45* I really enjoy the app its getting me back into birdwatching and I enjoy how easy it is to identify birds. But I would love less AI usage (I have just seen that the developers just used this for launch, looking forward to seeing how it improves!) ### 5/5 — Really innovative *2026-09-10, version 4.45* Honestly love this app, the features are really nice and it’s really easy to get a hang of. 100% recommend if you getting into bird watching and want a fun way to keep track of all the birds you see, the new sound ID is brilliant and has helped me improve my own skills. Best bird watching app on the market and. Get all your friends to download it! ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2026-09-08, version 4.45* Love this app adds a fun twist to birding and mixes birding and Pokemon love both ### 5/5 — Adore *2026-09-05, version 4.43* Being able to save photos and notes with any sightings is fantastic, and it’s fun to ‘collect’ species as cards. ### 5/5 — 5/5 *2026-09-01, version 5.42* Great fun & easy to use ### 3/5 — Please help *2026-08-31, version 5.42* I would love to start using this app but it just won't open 😭 i think there's a bug that needs fixing ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2026-08-29, version 5.42* Such an amazing app! Helps me get out of the house more and really enjoy the nature around me. Is also incredible how many birds you see when you are looking for them. Totally recommend! ## Frequently asked questions about Birdex ### What is Birdex? Birdex is a UK bird watching app that allows you to log your bird sightings, collect illustrated bird cards, and level up your birder profile. It aims to make birdwatching an engaging and rewarding experience. ### How does Birdex work? Every time you spot a bird, you can log it in the app. This unlocks a collectible bird card with detailed information, facts, and artwork. You also earn XP to level up your profile and progress through challenges. ### What kind of birds can I collect in Birdex? Birdex features a wide range of UK bird species, from common garden visitors like Robins and Blue Tits to more specialized coastal and woodland birds. Your collection grows as you explore different habitats across the United Kingdom. ### Is Birdex suitable for beginners? Yes, Birdex is perfect for beginners learning to identify their first species. The app provides detailed information, identification tips, and fun facts to help you become a more confident birder. ### Can I track my birding progress with Birdex? Absolutely. Birdex rewards your curiosity by allowing you to level up your birder profile with every sighting. You can track your progress, maintain daily streaks, and unlock achievements and milestone badges. ### Does Birdex have ads? No, Birdex does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available for additional features or content. ### What devices does Birdex support? Birdex is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be used outdoors as you explore the UK's natural environments. ### How often is Birdex updated? Birdex was last updated on 2026-06-18 with version 4.1. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and improvements to enhance the user experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.48 — 2026-09-23 - Dark mode, switch it on in Settings - New card reveal after every save - Share your cards to Instagram Stories - New Pudge artwork on the Rewards page - Say a bird's name to search the species picker - Birds recorded near you at the top of the picker - Public map shows UK and Europe together - Map pins outlined in rarity colour - Pro stats on every card reveal - Lots of bug fixes ### 5.47 — 2026-09-17 - Add more birds to any outing, however old - Filter cards, gallery and records by county or country - Species per saved location in Advanced Stats (Pro) - Sort All Records by Most Chirps - Challenge a friend again from the Blitz result - Blitz sound effects back on iOS - Editing a record's count pays out yearly bird badges - Best streak in Advanced Stats matches your Streaks page - Birds logged offline sync as one outing - Cancel asks before discarding a draft outing - Smoother Birdex grid, faster launch on a weak signal - App download around 40 MB smaller - Ten Europe species get photo card faces - Lots of bug fixes ### 5.46 — 2026-09-12 - Showcase two of your cards on your profile - Leagues on its own tab, Friends gets a Feed and Leaderboard toggle - Blitz challenges and results in your activity centre - Floating tab bar with a new Log button and Birdex Menu - Sound ID, Photo ID and your collection work without signal - Map pins show the rarest bird in that spot - Centred artwork on markers, rows and badge shields - Event pages tick off logged birds - Feeds, cards and records load much faster - Lots of bug fixes ### 4.45 — 2026-09-05 - Sound ID LAUNCH: hear a bird, get a name, log it on the spot - New Log menu: Sound ID, Manual Log and Photo ID in one place - 12 new badges across logging, quizzes, Bird Blitz and social - Name Plates in the Pro Shop, shown behind your name everywhere - Evolve every eligible card border in one tap - Blitz challenge list shows your head to head record - Collected visitor birds without artwork show a coloured silhouette ### 4.43 — 2026-09-01 Map: - Free users can now see the closest 20 bird records on the map - Pro user can now see a country wide Public map, one day at a time Bird Blitz ONLINE: - Challenge a friend to the same five birds in Bird Blitz - Live lobbies: up to 10 players race the same five birds Other updates: - All Sightings view is now one card per outing, like the feed - Photo ID goes straight to the camera, no form to fill in - Today's eBird checklist imports as an editable draft - Same-day imports count towards your League score - Weekly photo competition winners on the Rewards tab - Tap a bird's card to see it full screen and tilt it - Photos upload as you attach them, and retry if they fail - Every event badge shows on your profile separately - Faster feeds and maps - LOTS of bug fixes --- *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 2026-10-03.*