# Sasol eBirds Southern Africa — SA's best-selling birding app

> Southern African bird identification app with calls, photos, and AI call recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by mydigitalearth.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sasol-ebirds-southern-africa/id1505731669 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mydigitalearth.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sasol-ebirds-southern-africa/id1505731669/reviews.md

## What is Sasol eBirds Southern Africa?

Take this handy app on your bird-watching trips for quick access to bird calls and assistance with bird ID. Now featuring AI-powered Bird Call ID, a supportive tool to help you ID bird calls in the wild.

NEW: Bird Call ID
Record a live bird call and receive a suggested species identification powered by AI. Available via optional in-app subscription.
 
HOW WILL THIS APP HELP YOU? 
• Covers all 1001 bird species
• Use the Bird Call ID feature to identify birds by their calls (subscription feature)
• Updated information with fresh input from new contributing authors
• All species text in English AND Afrikaans
• Over 1200 bird calls covering 888 species
• Quick-Play bird calls right from the menu
• More than 4200 photographs
• Improved Location data functionality
• 6 New and updated illustrations with fine attention to detail
• Expanded Smart Search filters – search by bill type, bird size, colour, patterns and features, tail shape, habitat and more.
• Compare more species with "similar species" plates
• New seabirds and raptor illustrations with fine attention to detail
• Distribution maps updated with latest known ranges
• Expanded life list functionality

UPDATE PLAN:
This app will be updated regularly over the coming years. These updates will aim to improve on the content, features and functionality in the app, and they will be free to the customer. We value the input from customers, and urge you to email us at apps@penguinrandomhouse.co.za with any recommendations or features you’d like to see. 

THE AUTHORS 

Ian Sinclair is one of Africa’s foremost field birders and has authored or co-authored
over 20 bird books.
Phil Hockey (1956–2013), former Director of the Fitz Institute at UCT, was a
recognised authority on the biology of southern African birds.
Warwick Tarboton is a well-known bird expert and writer who has produced a
number of well-received books.
Peter Ryan is the former Director of the Fitz Institute at UCT and has authored several books
on the region’s birds.
Niall Perrins is a dedicated birder, photographer and bird guide.
Dominic Rollinson holds a PhD in seabird conservation and works as a bird guide.

JOIN OUR GROWING COMMUNITY
If you’ve got a few comments or great suggestions to share, we’d love to hear from you at www.mydigitalearth.com

ADDITIONAL NOTES
* Uninstalling/reinstalling the app will result in the loss of your list. We recommend that you keep a backup from the application (My List > Export).
* Got questions? Check out the Sasol eBirds FAQ for answers to the most common queries: https://www.sasolbirds.co.za/faq.php

## Key features

- AI-powered Bird Call ID
- Over 1100 bird calls
- More than 3600 photographs
- Expanded Smart Search filters
- Updated distribution maps
- Life list functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bird Call ID Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Bird Call ID Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #73 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sasol-ebirds-southern-africa/id1505731669/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Latest update.

*2026-06-02*

Overall a great app, latest update has caused issues with the bird list function

### 1/5 — Apple’s servers

*2025-05-29*

I couldn’t download tis apple because apple’s servers took forever.

### 1/5 — Where are all the birds?

*2025-05-17*

I bought this to go on a trip to the Kalahari but found when I got there it was missing most of the birds I was seeing. Very disappointing as my friend’s earlier version of the app was much more complete & informative. Particularly when it is such an expensive app

### 5/5 — Seems to work flawlessly

*2024-05-15*

This app works flawlessly on my iPhone XR, my iPad Pro, and my iMac.
The list function behaves as expected, the list being created only on the iPhone, where I input it. I exported it to iCloud, then imported it to the iPad. The list behaved the same on both machines. The photos are helpful when doing pelagic birding.

### 5/5 — Sasol Ebird

*2024-03-30*

Excellent app always been a reference !

### 5/5 — Full Experience

*2024-02-15*

Excellent when you spot a bird in it’s native  African region.
Sometimes playing their ‘sound’ in their presence, the bird becomes more animated.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2022-04-03*

iPad version crashes when scrolling in smart search.

### 5/5 — Ella Mutch

*2021-01-11*

Well worth the investment

## Frequently asked questions about Sasol eBirds Southern Africa

### What is Sasol eBirds Southern Africa?

Sasol eBirds Southern Africa is a comprehensive bird identification app for Southern Africa. It offers bird calls, high-quality photographs, detailed species information, and advanced search filters to assist users in identifying birds.

### Does Sasol eBirds Southern Africa have ads?

No, Sasol eBirds Southern Africa does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid product and focuses on providing an uninterrupted user experience for bird identification.

### How much does Sasol eBirds Southern Africa cost?

Sasol eBirds Southern Africa is a paid application with a price of $19.99. There are also optional in-app subscriptions for the Bird Call ID feature, costing $1.99/month or $8.99/year with a 7-day free trial.

### What devices does Sasol eBirds Southern Africa support?

Sasol eBirds Southern Africa is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be used on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Sasol eBirds Southern Africa updated?

The app is planned to be updated regularly over the coming years, with the latest version being 1.7.1, last updated on March 1, 2026. Updates will focus on improving content, features, and functionality.

### Can I identify birds by their calls with Sasol eBirds Southern Africa?

Yes, Sasol eBirds Southern Africa features an AI-powered Bird Call ID that can identify birds by their calls. This feature is available via an optional in-app subscription.

### What is the age rating for Sasol eBirds Southern Africa?

Sasol eBirds Southern Africa has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How do I back up my bird list in Sasol eBirds Southern Africa?

To back up your bird list, navigate to 'My List' within the application and select 'Export'. Uninstalling or reinstalling the app will result in the loss of your list if not backed up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-06-22

Updated the bird call library with new or improved calls.
Added some new photos.
Fixed a bug with the Bird Call ID subscription check.
Fixed some missing links.
Fixed some other bugs.

### 1.8 — 2026-05-28

Updated the bird call library with new or improved calls.
Added some new photos.
Fixed a bug with the Bird Call ID subscription check.
Fixed some other bugs.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-03-01

Added a new AI-powered Bird Call ID subscription feature. 
Fixed some bugs.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-02-25

Added a new AI-powered Bird Call ID subscription feature.

### 1.6.1 — 2025-05-15

Optimised accuracy of My Location, fixing location data for certain areas.
Updated some images.
Fixed some bugs.

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