# Terra Listens — Listen & auto-ID birds, nature

> AI-powered bird song identification and wildlife migration tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Clearly Crickets LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terra-listens/id6569248651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Clearly Crickets LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685286391)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terra-listens/id6569248651/reviews.md

## What is Terra Listens?

Terra Listens: Identify Birds, Track Migration, and Reconnect with Nature

Bring the outdoors inside with Terra — the ultimate device and app for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and families who want to experience the natural world from home.
Terra's built-in AI system, powered by BirdNET, works around the clock to identify birds by their songs and calls. The device also features a Motus radio receiver that detects tagged wildlife passing by — from eagles to butterflies — helping you contribute to migration tracking research.

Key Features:

Maintain your yard bird list
Review bird identifications and radio tag detections
Stream audio feeds from Global feeds worldwide
See what other Terra users are discovering
Stream audio via AirPlay to multiple home devices
Explore migration maps

Listen. Learn. Relax.
Ready to start your nature journey? Purchase your Terra device at store.terralistens.com

BirdNET © 2024 Cornell University. All rights reserved.

## Key features

- AI bird song identification
- Wildlife tag detection
- Migration tracking research
- Yard bird list maintenance
- Global audio stream
- Explore user discoveries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terra-listens/id6569248651/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2026-07-26, version 3.0.1*

I’ve enjoyed listening live but it seems every update only brings more bugs.  Trouble logging in & now live update only showing yesterday’s birds.

### 3/5 — Improving with each release

*2026-04-22, version 2.0.4*

This app improves with each release.  It’s good.  It will get better

### 3/5 — The device is awesome, support not so much

*2026-04-02, version 2.0.4*

Being able to listen to the birds outside while I’m warm inside is amazing. I love it and will often leave the app running all day when I’m home. 
But when my device stops working, it takes several days to weeks to get a response from Support. There’s no trouble-shooting feature in the app. It’s impossible to log into the terralistens website to check on the status of my ticket.

### 1/5 — what happened?

*2026-04-01, version 2.0.4*

What happened with the last release?  I can no longer live stream from my unit, or listen to any of the past recordings.

### 2/5 — Excellent concept, poor execution

*2026-02-27, version 2.0.4*

This app is very frustrating because the concept is excellent, but the execution is poor. The sound ID system regularly misses Northern Cardinals, but flags my neighbors dog as a  Great Blue Heron. The app is unintuitive and buggy. It doesn’t actually stop playing when you hit stop, so it drains battery until you force quit the app. The Live Map and Radio Tags parts are impossible to use because of the overload of data and lack of filters.

### 1/5 — Unit does not stream

*2026-02-11, version 2.0.4*

Support gave led status check info which appears normal. Unit online. Nothing further received from support to requests for resolution.

### 5/5 — Great Update!

*2026-02-03, version 2.0.4*

The latest update is a significant improvement in the app.

I’m looking forward to using the migration tracking and exploring all of the updated features.

### 5/5 — Nice improvement

*2025-12-20, version 2.0.3*

Newest app adds more functionality and fixed a lot of the previous issues

### 5/5 — Nicely updated

*2025-12-12, version 2.0.3*

Terra has been a pioneer in developing a home device that monitors overhead and nearby birds by both call and by any tracking devices on them. 

As with any pioneering device there were teething problems both in getting the device out and developing the software. 

But my device has been working now for a year and the latest version of the iPhone app is really slick. 

And I can monitor the device on my iPad and my Windows computer browser as well. 


Definitely worth exploring to understand the birds around your home.

### 1/5 — Just doesn't work.  Support non-existent

*2025-12-03, version 2.0.3*

I was part of kickstart.  Finally received the device.  But not some add ons I ordered and paid for. It was not easy to set up but it 'worked' for awhile. Then it didn't.  It simply doesn't even start.  The light doesn't even come on. They worked with me for awhile but I have now been ghosted by them for several months.  Save your money.

## Frequently asked questions about Terra Listens

### What is Terra Listens?

Terra Listens is an app that uses AI to identify bird songs and calls, and detect tagged wildlife. It helps users track migration, maintain bird lists, and explore nature discoveries.

### How does Terra Listens identify birds?

Terra Listens utilizes BirdNET technology, an AI system, to identify birds by their songs and calls. This allows for real-time identification of avian species.

### Can Terra Listens track wildlife migration?

Yes, Terra Listens features a Motus radio receiver that detects tagged wildlife, such as eagles and butterflies, as they pass by. This data contributes to migration tracking research.

### What devices support Terra Listens?

Terra Listens is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, allowing users to experience nature identification across multiple Apple devices.

### Does Terra Listens have ads?

Yes, Terra Listens contains advertisements. As a free application, it is supported by ads to provide its features to users.

### What is the age rating for Terra Listens?

Terra Listens has an age rating of 17+. This rating is determined by the content and features available within the application.

### When was Terra Listens last updated?

The latest version of Terra Listens, 2.0.4, was last updated on January 29, 2026. This indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

### Where can I purchase a Terra device?

Terra devices can be purchased directly from the official store at store.terralistens.com. This device is designed to complement the app's features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-18

BIG UPDATE! We have completely re-written our app from scratch in native code, giving us blazing fast speeds and a host of new features. These include:

- New world map view lets you explore Terra Stations around the world! Click on a Terra Station, and get the same view as if it was your own. Don't worry, nobody can play your audio feed or bird ID clips
- New spectrogram of your live audio feed! Also, turn all of your bird IDs into spectrogram cards for those experts out there
- Improved handling of bird ID notifications, with a new notification bell to keep track of what came in and link to that Terra Station that heard it
- New Timeline view lets you scroll through all of your bird identifications
- Improved Yard List feature that lets you keep track, revise and confirm your Yard List, including several fun ways to review bird identifications
- Revised stats page lets you see yard activity, graphs, and top species in the past 24 hours
- Completely revised weather conditions tab with tons of useful weather information, wind forecasts, weather radar and more
- Completely re-written bluetooth setup process for much more reliable setup experiences
- Feedback! You can turn on "Feedback" and give us ideas, submit bug reports and more RIGHT inside the app

3.0.1 is a bug fix for phones with larger text sizes. Bird names were getting cut off in Yard List.

### 2.0.4 — 2026-01-29

• Notifications
Get notified when Terra identifies a bird of interest — or when a radio-tagged bird flies over your Terra Station.

• Sharing
Brag a little! Share bird identifications for others to listen to via text, social media, or other apps.

• Spectrograms
See a visual representation of audio with built-in spectrograms.

• New Stats Tab
See how your yard ranks against others and explore charts and graphs from your Terra Station.

• Expanded Settings
Customize your Terra icon, streaming audio, AGC controls, antenna settings, and more advanced options.

• Migration Watch
Explore where species are being detected and view abundance across Terra stations.

• Expanded Animal Identification (Experimental)
Terra can now identify more than birds — including frogs, insects, and mammals.

### 2.0.3 — 2025-11-01

Bug fixes for password reset system.

### 2.0.1 — 2025-10-29

UI tweaks to world map

### 2.0 — 2025-10-28

App now features real time bird ID, radio tag browsing, sonograms, bird ID playback, bird ID reviewing, and more.

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## More apps by Clearly Crickets LLC

- [Listen with Terra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-with-terra/id6448643147)

All apps by Clearly Crickets LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1685286391

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