# Birdwatch Magazine — The home of birding

> Monthly birding magazine with identification guides, rare bird news, and gear reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Warners Group Publications PLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatch-magazine/id587783266 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatch-magazine/id587783266/reviews.md

## What is Birdwatch Magazine?

Birdwatch is the UK’s leading monthly magazine for keen birders. It covers a huge range of wildlife topics, from species spotlights and taxonomical changes to conservation and the environment, as well as news from around the world. 

If you want to brush up on your birding skills, our monthly Expert Advice section gives you tips on bird ID, which species to look for and where, as well as providing you with skills and knowledge to make you a better birder. 

Each issue..
- Features in-depth identification guides
- Comprehensive round-ups of all the rare and scarce birds seen in Britain, Ireland and the wider Western Palearctic.
- Optics reviews
- Birding itineraries
- Detailed and expert tests on binocular, telescopes, digiscoping, tripods, books and many more birdwatching products.

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. 

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. 
 
-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. 
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. 
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. 
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
 
Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. 
 
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. 
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store 
 
Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. 
If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com 

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You can find our privacy policy here: 
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx 
 
You can find our terms and conditions here: 
http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- In-depth identification guides
- Rare and scarce bird round-ups
- Optics and product reviews
- Birding itineraries
- Expert advice section
- Conservation and environment topics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Birdwatch Auto-Renewable Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Birdwatch Auto-Renewable Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| June 2010 (id:793473) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 (id:797233) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2013 (id:797129) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 wi... (id:792479) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 (id:792509) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2016 (id:792512) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2019 (id:787902) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2020 (id:786281) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatch-magazine/id587783266/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-12-18*

Brilliant app, really functional and well designs. Clear images and writing and perfect to store the information to look back at a later date. Couldn’t recommend it more.

### 2/5 — App keeps crashing

*2023-02-05*

I have subscribed to the Magazine through the Apple app for over 4 years but now, after trying to download the Wildfowl extra I sue, the app keeps crashing and won’t remain open. I have tried deleting and re-downloading the app but it makes no difference

### 5/5 — Are you a Birder - you need this Magazine

*2020-05-14*

I’ve been reading this publication for many years, both in hard copy & for the past few years digitally.

What can I say, it’s informative, keeps you up to date with the latest trends, rarities, identification guides, locations &, more importantly, it engages with readers.

A top class publication. If you’re a birder, or even if you just have a passing interest in the birds in your garden/back yard, then you need this magazine.

### 5/5 — Great Magazine.

*2016-01-23*

Great Magazine.

### 5/5 — Birdwatch.

*2015-06-27*

Very good informative magazine for all abilities. Well presented, and reasonably priced.

### 5/5 — Perfect for the novice.

*2015-06-20*

I admit I was a little concerned when I first purchased my subscription, I thought it may be a publication aimed at the expert. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised how well it bridges the gap, well written, not dumbed down and a must for anyone with an interest in ornithology at whatever level.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2014-01-25*

New version never loads. Just spins. Was once great, but now completely unusable.

### 5/5 — Condorman

*2013-03-29*

Having the extra contents the iPad version provides is a added benefit. There areas of improvement ,like interactive quizzes and tests after Id articles I would also like to see the county reports as interactive maps which could link back to previous sightings or allow for selection of a single species.
overall I am pleased with this app

## Frequently asked questions about Birdwatch Magazine

### Does Birdwatch Magazine have ads?

Yes, Birdwatch Magazine contains advertisements. This is common for free lifestyle apps that offer in-app purchases for content.

### How much does a Birdwatch Magazine subscription cost?

A monthly subscription to Birdwatch Magazine costs $4.99, and an annual subscription is $69.99, which includes a 1-month free trial.

### Can I cancel my Birdwatch Magazine subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your Birdwatch Magazine subscription through your Account Settings. However, cancellations must be made more than 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid charges, and you cannot cancel during the active subscription period.

### What devices is Birdwatch Magazine available on?

Birdwatch Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Birdwatch Magazine updated?

The latest version of Birdwatch Magazine is 7.4.10, and it was last updated on October 13, 2025. Updates typically occur to add new content or improve app performance.

### What is the age rating for Birdwatch Magazine?

Birdwatch Magazine has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### What happens if I lose my device with Birdwatch Magazine?

Users can register for or log in to a pocketmags account within the app. This protects your purchased issues and allows you to browse them on multiple platforms if you lose your device.

### What is the user rating for Birdwatch Magazine?

Birdwatch Magazine has a user rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.10 — 2025-10-13

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.4.7 — 2025-07-09

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

### 7.2.10 — 2024-05-09

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.47 — 2022-11-25

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements
We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.5.2 — 2021-05-14

New and improved app homepage
Enhanced reading experience
Numerous bug fixes and improvements
Voiceover improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

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