# Scare Away — Scare Away Pest Birds

> Detects and scares away pest birds using camera and alarm sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Zhao Xu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scare-away/id1439127982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zhao Xu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439119567)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scare-away/id1439127982/reviews.md

## What is Scare Away?

Once pest birds like crows, ravens, gulls or pigeons are recognized in the camera, Scare Away plays alarm sound to scare these birds away. You will need this tool for your next beach trip :)

For crows and ravens specifically (with "All Other Birds" toggled off), this app will play the crow/raven alarm call, these birds will be scared away but all other birds should not be affected. This feature could be used to protect the lovely nesting birds in your backyard.

For pest birds other than crow and raven, this app will play screaming eagle sounds so that all birds will be scared away. You could use it to protect your yummy snack from seagulls while you are on the beach.

After modify the settings, please consider use the TEST button to simulate the trigger event and see if the app works as planned. Especially if user choose to Take Video when triggered, please press TEST button to grant access to the app to take video and save to camera roll. Due to iOS system limitation, you have to grant the permission for screen record every time you start the app fresh. 

When the alarm action is on going, user can press the STOP button to stop current alarm. 

You could also use it to distinguish crow and raven as the recognition accuracy is about 90%. However, Please keep in mind that this app is not designed for bird identification.

## Key features

- Pest bird detection via camera
- Specific crow/raven alarm calls
- General eagle alarm sounds
- Test function for settings verification
- Video recording on trigger
- Manual stop alarm function

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scare-away/id1439127982/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Did not work at all

*2021-12-11*

With thousands of Seagulls on my buildings roof, I connected to a Bang and Olufson speaker for maximum sound reproduction quality.  Blasted it at the seagulls.  They just looked on, amused.  No effect whatsoever.

**Developer response:** Seagulls learn very fast and soon they can tell if the sound is generated from a speaker or a real predator. According to my test, the sound works well in a wild environment but doesn't even work in a noisy city street. I am sorry if this app does not work for you, please initiate a refund.
On the other hand, the sounds for crows and ravens work well in almost all types of environments. I believe this is because these soundtracks are speaking in crows/ravens' own language, so these birds can understand and react accordingly. This is also the reason why we have to distinguish crows from ravens in the first place, then play the correct soundtrack to scare them away.

## Frequently asked questions about Scare Away

### What is Scare Away used for?

Scare Away is designed to detect pest birds like crows, ravens, and pigeons using your device's camera and play alarm sounds to scare them away. It can be used to protect areas from unwanted birds, especially during outdoor activities.

### Does Scare Away have different sounds for different birds?

Yes, Scare Away plays specific crow/raven alarm calls when configured for those birds, and screaming eagle sounds for other pest birds. This allows for targeted deterrence.

### How accurate is Scare Away's bird recognition?

The app's recognition accuracy for distinguishing crows and ravens is approximately 90%. However, it is not intended as a primary bird identification tool.

### Can Scare Away record video when it detects birds?

Yes, Scare Away can be configured to take video when a bird is detected. You will need to grant permission for screen recording each time you start the app fresh due to iOS system limitations.

### How much does Scare Away cost?

Scare Away is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its features.

### What devices is Scare Away compatible with?

Scare Away is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is suitable for users on the Apple ecosystem.

### When was Scare Away last updated?

The latest version of Scare Away was released on September 10, 2019. The app was initially released on October 20, 2018.

### What is the age rating for Scare Away?

Scare Away has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2019-09-10

New feature: pinch to zoom in or zoom out for better view of the scene!

### 1.2 — 2018-10-19

No release notes.

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