# ChirpAlarm — An alarm app made for birders

> Birding alarm app with species identification quiz to dismiss. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonathan Hu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpalarm/id6765998921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonathan Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896157232)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpalarm/id6765998921/reviews.md

## What is ChirpAlarm?

When your alarm fires, you hear a real bird recording sourced from xeno-canto. To dismiss the alarm, you need to identify the species from the provided options.
Start your day surrounded by birds, and sharpen your sound ID abilities every day!

What's inside
Real recordings — every alarm plays an authentic field recording from your list.
Your species list — browse and search xeno-canto, preview recordings, and choose which birds wake you up each day. Multiple lists can be managed.
Quiz to dismiss — multiple choice to ensure that you're awake, improve your sound ID skills.
Stats — your quiz history, so you can track which species you've learned and which ones keep getting you.
Bird Info — An image and a short description of the bird will be shown to you before you dismiss the alarm.
No ads. No subscription. One purchase.

Who it's for
Birders who want to start the day with their hobby and improve their sound ID skills. Anyone for whom a blaring alarm is just a bad way to begin.

## Key features

- Authentic bird sound recordings
- Species identification quiz to dismiss alarm
- Customizable species lists
- Quiz history and statistics
- Bird information with images and descriptions
- No ads or subscriptions


## Frequently asked questions about ChirpAlarm

### Does ChirpAlarm have ads?

No, ChirpAlarm is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No subscription. One purchase.' to ensure an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does ChirpAlarm support?

ChirpAlarm is available on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How often is ChirpAlarm updated?

ChirpAlarm was last updated on May 9, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The latest version is 2.1.

### What is the age rating for ChirpAlarm?

ChirpAlarm has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### How does the quiz to dismiss the alarm work in ChirpAlarm?

To dismiss an alarm, users must correctly identify the bird species from multiple-choice options. This feature helps improve sound identification skills.

### Can I choose which bird sounds wake me up with ChirpAlarm?

Yes, ChirpAlarm allows you to manage multiple species lists. You can browse xeno-canto, preview recordings, and select which birds will be used for your daily alarms.

### What kind of statistics does ChirpAlarm provide?

ChirpAlarm offers a quiz history that tracks your learning progress. You can see which species you've learned and which ones you still need to practice.

### Is ChirpAlarm free to use?

Yes, ChirpAlarm is free to download and use. The app is supported by a one-time purchase model, with no ongoing subscriptions or ads.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-05-09

Darkmode UI Fix, Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.0 — 2026-05-07

Improved UI
Add additional settings
Allow management of multiple species lists
Added bird images and descriptions from iNaturalist

### 1.1 — 2026-05-06

No release notes.

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