# BirdPro — The Ultimate Bird App!

> South African bird identification, information, and sighting log app. (iPhone/iPad app by High Branching cc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdpro/id1356028273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [High Branching cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235289409)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdpro/id1356028273/reviews.md

## What is BirdPro?

BirdPro is the ultimate app for identifying and appreciating the birds of South Africa.

You can download and test the app for free with a limit sample of 100 birds, and when you are ready you can upgrade to bird of:
- Southern Africa
- South Africa
- Kruger National Park
- Namibia
- Botswana
- Zimbabwe
- Mozambique

You can also purchase the Southern African version which includes all of the above.

BirdPro boasts an award winning identification tool and has a vast source of information:
- Over 8000 beautiful and diagnostic images from various angles and of all variants, e.g. immature, males, females, dark and light morphs
- Over 3000 comprehensive and clear bird calls
- Over 70 videos showing bird behaviour or Jizz
- Informative and comprehensive information on each bird
- Interactive and accurate bird distribution maps, showing the migration patterns per month where applicable.
- Names of birds in 16 languages, including most native South African languages as well as Scientific, German, French and Portuguese.

The SmartSearch function allows you to select your current, or any other location and the birds at that location will be filtered. Over and above the GPS location, you can search by shape, type, colours, size, where seen, bird calls and more. There are 100's of attributes you can choose from, which makes identifying a bird accurate and easy. As a first ever bird app achievement, the resulting bird list is sorted by relevance with the most probable birds matching your search criteria at the top, which makes it extremely quick and accurate. The ability to remove birds from the results is a game-changer. It even has a section for hard to  identify birds (LBJ's, etc)

In addition to the SmartSearch function, BirdPro contains the Sound and Image Recognition for South African birds. You can upload images or calls from your device or take a photo or record a sound with the device, which will then be used for the recognition of the bird. This function has a 2-week evaluation period.

BirdPro also offers the most accurate location filter available. You can select current location, location from a map or any of over 1200 South African reserves.

You can also log your sightings with trip descriptions, date, photos and notes, which are then indicated as pins on the distribution maps. Sightings lists can be viewed and can even be synced to a website and shared between devices. 

BirdPro also offers a Similars functionality. It not only ranks the similars, it also gives preference to your location selection. When using a location filter, similars at that location will be ranked higher and similars outside of your selected location will be displayed last. Both these features are a first for any bird app!

No internet connectivity is required to operate the app after it is installed which makes it possible to use the app in the most remote locations.

All updates are regular and free. 
Major functional additions, like Image Recognition, is charged for additionally.

## Key features

- Award-winning identification tool
- Over 8000 bird images
- 3000+ bird calls
- SmartSearch with multiple filters
- Accurate image recognition
- Interactive distribution maps
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BirdPro SA Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| KNPSubscription | $5.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Zimbabwe | $8.49 | per year |
| Birds of Southern African | $11.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Image Recognition | $5.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Namibia subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Botswana | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BirdPro Kruger National Park | $12.99 | one-time |
| BirdPro South Africa | $23.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdpro/id1356028273/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very upset

*2026-04-17*

I bought the app and have a valid paid subscription but suddenly can’t open the app anymore. It says that I have no subscription. So I probably lost all my recorded sightings… it’s the second time this happened…

**Developer response:** We brought out a new version to address this issue. Please let me know if it is resolved now.

### 4/5 — Good Guide

*2026-02-17*

I like the guide and look forward to use it. However I miss a sorting function that sorts birds in taxonomic order (as used in nearly every other field guide). Alphabetical sorting per family is confusing and makes things hard to find.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. We will work on this feature.

### 5/5 — Best birding app for Southern Africa by far!

*2026-01-16*

Tons of great pictorial references, multiple calls are great, the info on birds is amazing…. Also got the image recognition subscription which is awesome for identifying birds.

### 1/5 — Crash central

*2025-12-17, version 4.3.8*

Just bought app. Every time I add a quick sighting the entire app crashes (IPhone 16pro 18.6.2). Not worth the frustration save your cash.

### 1/5 — App Crash

*2025-11-24*

Uploading photos for a bird sighting crashes the App every single time. No response from the customer care contact mail.

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2025-01-13, version 4.3.5*

The best bird app available. Great ease-of-use, comprehensive information and some amazing features like image recognition and the managing trips and sightings. I love it!

### 2/5 — Can’t add sightings

*2024-12-08, version 4.3.5*

The app keeps crashing when I try to add a sighting. Have tried several different birds and only worked with the first one.

### 5/5 — Immage rec

*2024-11-24, version 4.3.5*

Immage recognition is amaizing

### 5/5 — Big boost for novice bird watchers

*2024-11-23, version 4.3.5*

I’m so pleased I purchased this app! Being able to narrow the search to birds occurring in your current area is super helpful. Photos and recordings of bird calls are excellent quality. The extended texts for each bird are interesting and enriching. It’s like having a comprehensive bird field guide in your pocket!

### 5/5 — Language

*2024-01-14, version 4.3.4*

Can we have the Afrikaans version as well?

## Frequently asked questions about BirdPro

### What does BirdPro do?

BirdPro is a comprehensive application designed for identifying and learning about birds specifically found in South Africa. It offers an award-winning identification tool, extensive bird call recordings, high-quality images, and detailed information on numerous species. The app also allows users to log their bird sightings and utilizes interactive maps for distribution and migration patterns.

### What are the key features of BirdPro?

Key features include an advanced SmartSearch function that filters birds by various attributes like shape, color, and location, as well as accurate image recognition for identifying birds from photos. It also provides over 8000 images, 3000 bird calls, interactive distribution maps, and the ability to log sightings with notes and photos. The app works offline, making it ideal for remote areas.

### How much does BirdPro cost?

The app offers a free trial with a sample of 100 birds. Users can then upgrade to unlock regional packs or a comprehensive Southern African version through in-app purchases. Major functional additions, such as Image Recognition, may also be charged for separately. Updates to existing features are free.

### Is BirdPro compatible with my device?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the description emphasizes offline functionality, suggesting it's designed for mobile devices. The app requires installation and works without internet connectivity after setup, making it suitable for use on smartphones and tablets in various locations.

### What are common use cases for BirdPro?

Common use cases include identifying unknown birds encountered during birdwatching trips, learning about bird species native to South Africa, tracking migration patterns, and documenting personal bird sightings. It's also useful for researchers or anyone interested in the biodiversity of South African avifauna, even in areas with no internet access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.5 — 2026-05-19

Restore purchases fix and removed the log in pop up.

### 4.5.4 — 2026-05-14

Improved restoring of purchases

### 4.5.3 — 2026-04-30

Improved Sound ID
Fixed purchase restore for older products

### 4.5.2 — 2026-04-26

Improved Sound ID
Fixed purchase restore for older products
Corrected number of birds in southern African list
Fixed display issues for newest iOS

### 4.5.1 — 2026-04-16

Call Recognition BETA version added
Fix for restoring purchases in newest iIOS

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