# Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire — Smart Birding & Identification

> Game-based system for learning bird identification by sound and sight. (iPhone/iPad app by Larkwire.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bird-watchinglarkwire/id544499991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Larkwire](https://appshunter.io/developer/544141375)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,276 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bird-watchinglarkwire/id544499991/reviews.md

## What is Learn Bird Watching?

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA

Learn birds the fun way!

Learn to identify the birds that you're seeing and hearing. Take birding and birdwatching to a new level!

Larkwire is a complete, game-based system for learning. Great for beginners and still challenging for advanced birders.

Audio courses teach you to identify bird sounds and visual courses teach plumage. All courses are created by world class experts in field identification.

This is the app used by professionals to master birding by ear.

***** "Best thing I’ve ever bought on the App Store." (Shopetastic review, 04/16/2020)
***** "Uniformly excellent" (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
***** "A Rosetta Stone for birdsong." (Birding Magazine)
***** "This is a really cool tool!" (BirdChick)
***** "Really fun!" (Wildlife South)

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"Larkwire is already helping immensely with my ability to bird in the field. And my 7-year-old daughter is asking for 'that bird song game on the computer.'—I guess you have THREE of us hooked!" (Courtenay Schurman, Mountaineering Trainer)
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"It's like having a personal teacher who can pinpoint my weaknesses and make me work on them as I play. By far the best value for your money when you think about buying an avian audio guide." (Alain Clavette, aka @Acadian_Birder)
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"A fantastic tool for learning and reviewing birdsong. ... What I can vouch for, as a teacher, is the solid learning theory behind the software—this program is sure to improve the speed and accuracy with which you identify birds by ear." (David Pugh, Calgary Birder)
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SUPPORT
For questions or support, email: support@larkwire.com

EULA - Apple standard End User License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Game-based learning system
- Identify birds by sound
- Identify birds by sight
- Expert-created courses
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Master birding by ear

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Course Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| All Courses Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| All Courses Annual (Family) | $64.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bird Songs Pro East (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Core West (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Pro West (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Core East (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waterbirds Core (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waterbirds songs/calls (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Breeding Plumage East (N.Am.) | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Learn Bird Watching?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful for learning bird songs
- 🚀 Efficient learning process
- 💡 Customizable playlists and settings
- 🎮 Fun and engaging game-like format
- 🌟 Comprehensive coverage of bird species
- 👏 Excellent customer support

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific birds in the app
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📱 Not optimized for smaller screens

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to download sample content
- Repeating the same bird songs in succession
- Inconsistent progress tracking

**Most requested features**

- Add bird song playback when selecting bird images
- Implement voice recognition for answering questions
- Include spectrograms for better visual learning
- Expand coverage to birds in other regions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bird-watchinglarkwire/id544499991/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I like it a lot!

*2026-03-29, version 5.10*

It is amazing, but I think that there should be more/different birds depending on your general location. But it’s still pretty amazing regardless.

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2026-01-25, version 5.6*

I have learned so much from this app. I’m not usually a game person, or an app person, but I get so much out of Larkwire! I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn about birds, or even just find another alternative to doomscrolling!

### 5/5 — Please add overwintering water bird plumage!

*2025-11-03, version 5.5*

I love this app and use it all the time!! It helped me learn the birds really quickly when I moved to California from the UK. I wish it included overwintering water bird plumage (e.g. ducks and grebes would be especially useful!) Thank you!

### 5/5 — Highly recommend!

*2025-11-01, version 5.5*

Amazing. For all levels. Even advanced can improve their skills massively! 100% worth the highest subscription

### 5/5 — 6 stars!!

*2025-09-12, version 5.4*

So helpful in learning bird by sound and sight. There’s also a new topography course also. I use it almost daily, and it has increased by ability to identify birds exponentially. Even better on an iPad with bigger bird photos. I’d give it six stars if I could.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-06-23*

I use this app almost everyday! 
Update: The new bird topography course is fantastic! I’ve been struggling trying to differentiate the different covert feathers. The ability to practice on photos of real birds is a game changer. It takes you from beginner to advanced at your own pace. I’ve had the app for almost two years, and I still love it.

### 2/5 — Subscription is not worth it

*2025-05-31, version 4.52*

Very good for learning bird songs. But there is no reason the packs should have a per year subscription fee rather than a one time purchase.

### 5/5 — great app, great dev team

*2025-05-17, version 4.51*

i can’t figure out how to edit my previous review, but i submitted a bug report and it was fixed very quickly. thanks for the quick response!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-09-05, version 4.44*

I use this app almost everyday!

### 5/5 — Yes Larkwire!

*2024-08-28, version 4.44*

The most accessible way to lean bird calls!

## Frequently asked questions about Learn Bird Watching

### What does the Larkwire app do?

Larkwire is a game-based system designed to help users learn to identify birds by both their sounds and visual appearance. It offers audio courses for learning bird songs and visual courses for learning plumage, created by field identification experts.

### What are the key features of Larkwire?

Key features include a game-based learning system, audio courses for identifying bird sounds, visual courses for identifying plumage, and content developed by world-class experts. It is designed to be engaging for both beginners and advanced birders.

### How much does Larkwire cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases for access to its full range of features and courses. Specific pricing for in-app purchases can be found within the app itself.

### Who is Larkwire for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in bird watching and identification, from complete beginners looking to learn the basics to experienced birders wanting to refine their skills, especially in identifying birds by ear.

### Can Larkwire help me identify birds in the field?

Yes, Larkwire is specifically designed to improve your ability to identify birds in the field. By mastering bird sounds and visual cues through its expert-created courses and game-based approach, users can become more proficient birders.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.16 — 2026-07-31

Small improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.15 — 2026-07-30

Small improvements and bug fixes

### 5.14 — 2026-07-26

Fix the widget for Liquid Glass!

### 5.13 — 2026-07-26

Small improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.12 — 2026-07-23

Small improvements and bug fixes.

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