# ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA — Identify birds by song & call

> App identifies North American birds by song and call using audio analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Spiny Software Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpomatic-birdsong-usa/id1233785633 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spiny Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/298766053)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,691 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 726 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpomatic-birdsong-usa/id1233785633/reviews.md

## What is ChirpOMatic?

ChirpOMatic USA identifies North American birds quickly and easily, from the Blackpoll Warbler’s high pitched song to the loud gobble of the Wild Turkey. It's the most sensitive analyser available, giving a result when other apps fail.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Record the bird song or call using your iPhone or iPad.
2. ChirpOMatic analyzes the audio to identify the bird species based on its unique vocalizations.
3. The app provides the name of the bird or birds.
4. For recordings with background noise, the app offers a ranked shortlist of the most likely birds.
5. Access additional information about each identified species, including song descriptions and key features to listen for.

WHO’S IT FOR?
Birdwatchers, nature lovers, and researchers.

WHY CHOOSE CHIRPOMATIC?
> Easy to use – No birding or technical skills required.

> Ethical and responsible – Features an innovative Bird-safe mode and automatic Night-time mode to ensure no sound or light disturbs nesting birds.

> Accurate and reliable – The app is continually updated and refined. Developed by Spiny Software—a small, dedicated team committed to high-quality software.

> Privacy-focused – No recordings or personal data are collected, ensuring your privacy.

> Outstanding customer service – Get a response within 24 hours.

> Forgot your phone? – Record bird sounds using your Apple Watch and identify them later on your iPhone.

> Support bird research – Share your best recordings to contribute to birdwatching, research, and the global Xeno-canto database, helping to expand knowledge and appreciation of bird diversity.

ADD-ONS
Love ChirpOMatic? Try ChirpOMatic Pro!
With Pro, you can:

> Save, organize, rename, and export your recordings – Recordings are stored on your phone with the date and location, making it easy to relive and remember special moments. Share recordings via AirDrop, Messages, email, or other apps.

> Explore the reference section – Access photos, sounds, and song descriptions of North American birds.

> Test your bird knowledge – Play the Bird Quiz—choose your own birds or challenge yourself with built-in levels.

Subscription Details:
If you choose to subscribe to ChirpOMatic Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Auto-renewal can be turned off anytime in your App Store settings. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://www.spinysoftware.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

"Top of the pile of bird song recognition apps" – Bird Watching magazine
The only birdsong app that can safely be used in nature reserves!
Featured by Apple in "Celebrate Springtime" and "App of the Day".

 
Happy bird listening!

## Key features

- Bird song and call identification
- Audio analysis of vocalizations
- Ranked shortlist for noisy recordings
- Detailed species information
- Bird-safe and night-time modes
- Apple Watch recording support
- Contribution to bird research databases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## What do users think of ChirpOMatic?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Wonderful bird identification app
- 🎓 Helps learn bird songs and species
- 🐦 Enjoyable for bird lovers
- 🔊 Plays bird sounds to train pets

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked out of app after update
- 💰 Forced to pay subscription fee
- 🗑️ Lost all previous recordings
- 🤖 Inaccurate bird identification
- 📱 Doesn't work on Apple Watch
- 🐞 App crashes frequently

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to identify bird songs
- Recordings not saving properly
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Provide clear instructions for existing users to update app
- Allow users to keep their previous recordings
- Improve accuracy of bird identification
- Expand bird database to include more species

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirpomatic-birdsong-usa/id1233785633/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yes

*2026-05-22, version 4.2.1*

I’m just glad I have the American version. It has gotten almost 80% of mine but lately when it does catch the name of a bird the volume to hear the trip to compare is not working if you guys can fix it.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2025-07-22, version 4.0.9*

I paid for this app several years ago and then there was an update that seemed to have locked me out, appeared that all my recordings were gone and another fee was being tacked on. I left a rather scathing review because I was genuinely upset as I’m a hard core bird lover and the customer service was amazing, there was no added fee. I’m not sure what happened but I was frantic. I had years of birds catalogued because we lived under a migration path, even a pair of Mourning Doves that came to my backyard and I was heartbroken because it seemed I lost it all but the ending to my story is a happy one due to the customer service. This really is a phenomenon app, I live in Alberta, Canada and had no idea how many species of sparrows exist. It’s fun and I’ve learned so much. I would recommend to stop checking out other apps and get this one. Thank you again to customer service for calming me down and yes I still have my flock of Sandhills Cranes recorded!

### 1/5 — Loved it until

*2025-05-03, version 4.0.1*

I paid for this app years ago, $6.99 and had years of catalogued birds and it was all erased because you went to the “pro” version when I already paid for it. I’m heartbroken, there was a flock of Sandhill Cranes I’d recorded, years worth and it’s all forever gone. If I’d never paid for it I would t be as disgusted as I am. Now I can’t use it at all unless I pay the yearly fee. I’ll gladly buy a different app

### 1/5 — The App no longer saves recordings!

*2025-04-26, version 4.0.1*

In the last month or so (March-April 2025), the App changed — it no longer saves my recordings! This appears to coincide with the rollout of a “Pro” feature that you have to pay for. But I already paid for the app last year. I feel cheated :(

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-04-19, version 4.0.1*

Not upfront about app costs, make sure you review info online before downloading.

### 1/5 — APP won’t open

*2024-06-27, version 4.0.0*

I purchased my APP on April 26, 2023. 
I used it all last summer. 
Now it’s Summer of 2024 and it doesn’t work. 
Now it won’t open so I can’t use it, anymore. I click on the APP, on my screen, on my iPhone. It opens, to the APP picture of the bird, I then click on it and nothing happens. It says all old and existing customers can use the new subscription payment APP, for life and you won’t be charged. However, it doesn’t give directions to existing customers, to update to the new APP and be subscriber payment FREE.  The Federal Trade Commission should be notified. 
What else to old subscribers do?
It’s definitely compatible with my iPhone. That what is says. 
Please advise.

### 5/5 — amazing app!!

*2024-06-09, version 4.0.0*

this app is very accurate and has helped me learned bird songs better than any other way I have tried. If you want to learn bird songs, including the variations, then this is the app for you! I love how the app also shows other similar species so you can really compare the species and learn the differences between them. This is a great app for birding!

### 5/5 — Bird Sounds

*2024-04-22, version 3.4.6*

I love to listen the sounds of our fine feathered friends.  But sometimes I don’t know what kind of bird it is. That’s why I love this app. as it lets me know without fail what bird is delivering it’s beautiful sound.

### 5/5 — Lovely

*2024-01-03, version 3.4.5*

So nice to record birds in our area. Also, like the bird safe feature, I play these songs for our cockatiel to help him learn some new tweets.

### 2/5 — It sort of works

*2023-09-30, version 3.4.4*

I bought it for using on the Apple Watch. The watch app doesn’t work at all, just a black screen. I’ve tried reinstalling and restarting my watch but there’s still nothing. The phone version seems good but I will stick to using the apps provided for free by their competitors.

## Frequently asked questions about ChirpOMatic

### What does ChirpOMatic do?

ChirpOMatic identifies North American birds by analyzing their songs and calls. You record the sound using your iPhone or iPad, and the app provides the bird species name. It's designed to be sensitive and accurate, even with background noise.

### What are the key features of ChirpOMatic?

Key features include quick and easy bird song identification, analysis of vocalizations, a ranked shortlist for noisy recordings, access to detailed species information, and ethical modes like Bird-safe and Night-time. It also supports recording on Apple Watch and contributing to bird research.

### Is ChirpOMatic free to use?

The core functionality of ChirpOMatic is free. However, there are optional in-app purchases available through ChirpOMatic Pro, which offers additional features like saving, organizing, and exporting recordings, as well as an expanded reference section and a bird quiz.

### What devices is ChirpOMatic compatible with?

ChirpOMatic is designed for iPhone and iPad. It also offers functionality to record bird sounds using an Apple Watch and identify them later on your iPhone.

### How can I use ChirpOMatic for bird research?

You can support bird research by sharing your best recordings through the app. These recordings can contribute to birdwatching efforts, scientific research, and the global Xeno-canto database, helping to expand knowledge of bird diversity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.3 — 2026-07-25

Performance improvements.

### 4.2.1 — 2026-05-11

We’ve added spectrograms!
You can now see your bird recordings as well as hear them. Spectrograms reveal the shape of a song or call as it plays, adding a new dimension to exploring bird sounds with ChirpOMatic.

### 4.1.8 — 2026-03-17

Welcome to the latest update! New features include:
• Updated reference section with larger photos and links to further information
• iCloud support to keep your recordings safe
• Improved VoiceOver support – the app now plays at full volume when VoiceOver is active, making it easier for blind and low-vision users to hear results clearly.

### 4.1.7 — 2026-02-01

• New! Import your own sounds and videos [Pro users only]
You can now import audio and video files directly into ChirpOMatic. Perfect for identifying birds from your existing recordings or clips shared by others.

• New! Save your recordings to iCloud to keep them safe [Pro users only]

Also in this update:
• More birds added to Reference Section
• Improved location accuracy when tagging recordings
• Bug fixes for smoother performance
Thanks for using ChirpOMatic – and happy birding!

### 4.0.9 — 2025-06-15

We’ve added confidence labels to your results – now you’ll see whether each identification is High, Moderate, or Low confidence, helping you better understand the likelihood of a correct match.

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