Became my study tool
Taking bio classes right now and downloaded this for identification help. Became one of my go-to study tools pretty fast. Took me embarrassingly long to find the search filters though, buried a little deeper than I expected.
Turned dog walks into birding
My dog walks turned into unofficial birdwatching once I got this app. Recognizes a lot of the morning birds for me now. Only real complaint is text size on some of the detail pages, I have to zoom in more than I'd like.
Solid, just not always intuitive
We're up at our cabin most weekends and this has become part of the routine. Species info is detailed and easy to follow. Navigation between screens isn't always intuitive, a few times I've had to back out and start over to find something I'd looked at before.
Learning curve, but worth it
Our library runs nature programs and I've picked up a lot using this app. Species accounts are thorough without getting overly technical. Took me longer than expected to get comfortable with all the features, a short onboarding tour would've helped.
Completely unusable
Crashes on launch. Has been broken for months. I reached out to them months ago but they never fixed it. Canceling my subscription
Fraud
I originally signed up for this $50 app and then they went to a subscription canceling out my initial purchase purchase. Terrible
Paid for lifetime access, can no longer access.
I paid a (large) flat fee for this app back in the day. Then they switched to a subscription model and I lost my access. Super lame and disingenuous. Get Merlin instead.
No longer opens
I’ve had this app for 5 years. Now it asks to restore purchase but even after it says it has restored previous purchase it still won’t open. I’ve contacted customer support but have not gotten any response.
Retired Teacher
I've always enjoyed birds but never had a reliable way to identify them. This app changed that. It's informative without being overwhelming.
Casual Nature Lover
I enjoy walking local trails and learning about wildlife. This app has become one of my favorite tools. I'd love a few more customization options, but overall it's excellent.
Garden Enthusiast
I originally downloaded it to identify birds visiting my pollinator garden. Now I use it almost every day. The sounds and photos are especially helpful.
Professional Guide
As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, I appreciate having detailed bird information available without relying on internet access. Very dependable.
New Homeowner
After moving to a house with a large yard, I became curious about the birds visiting. iBird helped turn a casual interest into a real hobby.
Happy Birder
My binoculars and this app go everywhere together. It's become part of my daily routine to check birds around the neighborhood and look them up afterward.
Backyard Feeder Fan
I've spent years watching birds at my feeders and finally decided to learn what they all were. This app made that process fun and easy.
Science Major
The depth of information surprised me. This isn't just an identification guide; it's a complete reference library for birds. I've recommended it to several classmates.
Campground Traveler
We travel in an RV and visit parks all over the country. This app has helped us identify birds from Florida to Montana. One of the most-used apps on my phone.
Empty Nester
I've recently gotten into birding after retirement. The app has a lot to offer and I discover something new every time I use it. The interface takes a little getting used to, but it's worth the effort.
Wildlife Photographer
I've been photographing birds for over 20 years. The multiple photos and detailed descriptions help me confirm species when I'm reviewing images after a trip. Very useful resource.
Weekend Birder
I'm not an expert birder by any means, but this app makes me feel like one. The identification tools are easy to understand and I've learned a lot over the last year.
