Comparison

Frog Census vs Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frog Census

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
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The Frog Census app provides a description of the 16 species of frogs commonly found in the Melbourne region and enables community members to submit frog calls easily and efficiently to the Frog Census program - a community frog monitoring program that has operated since 2001. Frog Census aims to engage the community around the value, importance and threats to frog species throughout Melbourne. The census seeks to collate data gathered by volunteers to provide further information on frog species’ distribution across the Port Phillip and Western Port region. The program encourages community members to get involved by becoming citizen scientists and recording frog calls at their local waterway. This data is used to track the movement of frog populations across Melbourne and help inform and influence river health management within Melbourne Water and other land management organisations. It is also added to the Atlas of Living Australia and the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas. The contribution of citizen science data helps us to protect frog species across Melbourne and can provide an indication of water quality in our local waterways. The Frog Census program is designed to target all regions within Melbourne Water’s service area with a focus on locations that are deficient in frog data, or have been identified as areas of interest. The Frog Census app was developed by Melbourne Water using code from the NatureBlitz app developed by North Central Catchment CMA’s Waterwatch program. The Frog Census app - allows the user to submit a frog recording and/or upload photos with additional descriptive text to accompany the records. - includes an interactive map display where all frog records are displayed. - Auto-captures GPS location data. - Auto-fills weather conditions from the Bureau of Meteorology. - Verifies all frog recordings using a professional ecologist. Users will be asked to identify themselves with name and email address when submitting a record for the first time. This information is required to submit a record. The app will remember a user’s details for subsequent recordings. Names and email addresses will not be shared and are used to verify recordings when required. Frog photographs are courtesy of Peter Robertson and frog audio calls are courtesy of Ed McNabb. All images and sounds are copyright of the creators. To seek permission to use any media from the Frog Census app, or for further information, please contact the Melbourne Water Frog Census team at frogs@melbournewater.com.au

About

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Identify birds by their songs or images. This app can recognize over 10,000 species, providing detailed information and photos. It's designed for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts to easily learn about avian life.

Highlights
  • Identify birds by picture
  • Identify birds by sound
  • Recognize 10,000+ bird species
  • Detailed species information
  • Includes bird photos
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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What bird is it? Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID can tell you! Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is a remarkable app designed to assist bird enthusiasts and nature lovers in identifying birds with ease. This powerful application offers two primary features for identifying birds: image recognition and bird song identification. Simply take/upload a picture of a bird or record a bird's sound, and you can get everything you want to know about it. Key Feature : - Easily Identify birds by their pictures or sounds - Identify up to 10,000+ bird species with incredible accuracy - Bird Sounds Identifier includes photos of each species to help with visual identification. - Bird Sounds Identifier provides detailed information about each species, such as habitat, behavior, and diet. - Discover nearby birdwatching spots and find the best places to observe birds around you - Easy and friendly user interface Whether you're curious about the name of a bird you've encountered, eager to learn bird-feeding techniques, or looking to educate your children, Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID provides the easiest and most effective solutions. Download the Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID app today and join a community bird enthusiasts, as we explore the enchanting world of ornithology together! Subscription auto-renew at the end of subscription period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/birdsongai/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/birdsongai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Frog Census4 screens
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID at 4.7 against Frog Census's 1.0. Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Frog Census's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Frog Census asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID has 14K 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 34% of Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frog Census ships an update every 9 months, Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Frog Census versus Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrog CensusBird Sounds Identifier Call ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews34.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelbourne WaterNhu Nguyen Thi

Customer experience

Frog Census

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

All ratings14,144 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative61.9%

Bugs and requests

Frog Census

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recording issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing saved collections
  • Identification errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline bird identification
  • More localized bird data
  • Better filtering and search options
  • Improved user interface and navigation

In-app purchases

None

Frog Census

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Bird Sound ID Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Frog Census free?
Frog Census is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID free?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frog Census or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is rated higher. Frog Census averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do Frog Census or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID have ads?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID shows ads; Frog Census does not.
Which is updated more often, Frog Census or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID?
Frog Census ships an update every 9 months, and Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID every 9 days. Most recently, Frog Census was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID on October 22, 2026.

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