# Frog Census vs Birda

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birda at 64% against Frog Census's 0%. Birda also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Frog Census's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birda sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Frog Census asks for nothing beyond the download.

Birda holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birda has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Frog Census's written reviews are positive against 64% of Birda's.

Frog Census ships an update every 9 months, Birda weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frog Census | Birda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frog-census/id1151307794/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birda-bird-watching-birding/id1564130920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Melbourne Water](https://appshunter.io/developer/368664050) | [Chirp Birding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484451190) |

## What reviewers say

### Frog Census

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frog-census/id1151307794)

This app helps you identify and record frog calls in the Melbourne region. Become a citizen scientist by submitting recordings and photos to help track frog populations and inform environmental management.

**Highlights:** Identify 16 local frog species, Submit frog call recordings, Upload photos with descriptive text, Interactive map of frog records, Auto-capture GPS location, Auto-fill weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Birda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birda-bird-watching-birding/id1564130920)

This app helps you identify birds using AI and a detailed species guide. Log your sightings, track your progress with life lists, and connect with a global community of birdwatchers. It also supports conservation efforts by sharing data with research organizations.

**Highlights:** AI bird identification from photos, Detailed species guide with calls and maps, Log and track bird sightings, Automatic life list creation, Discover nearby bird hotspots, Connect with a birding community, Import data from other platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Birda+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Birda+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Birda+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and helpful community
- 📚 Informative bird guides and species information
- 🎯 Challenges and badges to encourage birding
- 📸 Easy to log and share bird sightings
- 🗺️ Ability to see nearby bird sightings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, slow loading, etc.)
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🔍 Limited bird species coverage in some areas
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with full camera roll access
- 🗺️ Nearby sightings radius too large for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Account reset issues causing data loss
- Keyboard issues when adding comments
- Inconsistent GPS tracking during birding sessions

**Requested features**

- Sound identification feature
- Ability to log multiple birds in a single sighting
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with eBird for seamless data sync
- Option to mark sightings as captive/non-wild birds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frog Census free?

Frog Census is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birda free?

Birda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frog Census or Birda?

Birda is rated higher. Frog Census averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Birda averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Frog Census or Birda have ads?

Neither Frog Census nor Birda shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frog Census or Birda?

Frog Census ships an update every 9 months, and Birda weekly. Most recently, Frog Census was updated on November 2, 2026 and Birda on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*