# Chirrups — Real time bird identification

> Real-time bird song identification app using audio analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan West.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirrups/id1531081950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan West](https://appshunter.io/developer/331457644)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.35/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 319 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirrups/id1531081950/reviews.md

## What is Chirrups?

Chirrups is your expert ear to identify happy little birds as they sing.  

Bird songs create a symphony all around us.  But who is that bird singing?  With Chirrups you can identify what birds are singing in your backyard in real time using your phone’s microphone.

With a combination of audio analysis and statistical modeling, Chirrups classifies over 190 North American birds in real time using just your phone's microphone. It’s like having a field guide in your pocket.

Chirrups gives you detailed bird descriptions along with additional songs and calls to help you train your identification skills.

Play games that sharpen your skills.  You can test your own skills at identifying the birds in your neighborhood with the quiz.

Explore your own backyard and nature with this fun and beautiful app.

## Key features

- Real-time bird song identification
- Classifies over 190 North American birds
- Detailed bird descriptions
- Additional songs and calls for training
- Bird identification quiz game

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirrups/id1531081950/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Couldn’t identify a Robin…

*2023-07-31*

Despite them being one of the most common birds in my area and being surrounded by at least four active nests, the American Robin wasn’t ever suggested as being in my surroundings. A colorful Central American oriole of some kind was apparently hanging around, but I’ve never seen one of those in here in Michigan.

### 4/5 — Potential?

*2023-05-11*

This app has promise in it, but a memory leak crashes the app after so many seconds of recording. Get to work dev! This is app could be very therapeutic for bird enthusiasts.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste the space

*2023-03-26*

This app crashes all the time and give wrong bird info when it gives a bird at all!!

### 1/5 — NEVER ids the right bird

*2023-02-18, version 1.0*

App crashes, IDs incorrect bird & only serves to take up space on your phone. Try Merlin by CornellLabs instead - very disappointing

### 1/5 — The app shuts off after ID is completed

*2022-06-10, version 1.0*

The app shuts off after ID is completed

### 5/5 — App

*2021-05-20, version 1.0*

It fun to play with

## Frequently asked questions about Chirrups

### How does Chirrups identify birds?

Chirrups uses a combination of audio analysis and statistical modeling to identify bird songs in real time through your phone's microphone.

### What birds can Chirrups identify?

Chirrups can classify over 190 North American birds, providing detailed descriptions and additional sounds to help you learn.

### Is Chirrups free to use?

Yes, Chirrups is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What devices does Chirrups support?

Chirrups is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Chirrups?

Chirrups has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families.

### Can I play games with Chirrups?

Yes, Chirrups includes games designed to sharpen your bird identification skills, including a quiz.

### When was Chirrups last updated?

Chirrups was last updated on April 20, 2021, with version 1.0.

### What do users like about Chirrups?

Users appreciate its real-time identification capabilities and the educational aspect of learning bird songs, as reflected in its 4.3-star rating.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-04-20

No release notes.

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