# Birdathon vs Workshop for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is rating: Birdathon at 4.7 against Workshop for Raspberry Pi's 1.0. Birdathon also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). Workshop for Raspberry Pi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birdathon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Workshop for Raspberry Pi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birdathon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birdathon has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Birdathon ships an update every 4 months, Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birdathon | Workshop for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdathon/id1211977440/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-for-raspberry-pi/id1641041225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barry Langdon-Lassagne](https://appshunter.io/developer/730758814) | [Siu Yuen Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/814088527) |

## What reviewers say

### Birdathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdathon/id1211977440)

This app helps birdwatchers create and organize detailed checklists of their observations. It automatically records time and location, allowing for easy editing and customization. Users can visualize their sightings on maps, add field notes, and export data for sharing or further analysis.

**Highlights:** Observation-centric checklists, Automatic time and location recording, Customizable maps with boundary overlays, Field notes for additional observations, Multiple checklist sorting options, Data export to CSV and other formats, Create checklist templates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Workshop for Raspberry Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-for-raspberry-pi/id1641041225)

Explore a variety of demo projects for Raspberry Pi, covering displays, sensors, home automation, and IoT. Ideal for makers, electronics enthusiasts, and engineering students looking to learn and experiment with hardware.

**Highlights:** Display projects (LCM, OLED, TFT), Sensor projects (temperature, humidity), Home automation (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa), IoT projects (post sensor data), Collection of demo projects, Suitable for makers and students

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TFT 220x176 | $1.99 | one-time |
| dht11 sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18b20 sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rotary encoder | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADC ADS1115 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Automation using browser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Automation using LoRa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Environment sensor IoT | $3.99 | one-time |
| Automation using bluetooth | $3.99 | one-time |
| Automation using bluetooth LE | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birdathon free?

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

### Is Workshop for Raspberry Pi free?

Workshop for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Birdathon or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?

Birdathon is rated higher. Birdathon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Workshop for Raspberry Pi averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Birdathon or Workshop for Raspberry Pi have ads?

Neither Birdathon nor Workshop for Raspberry Pi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birdathon or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?

Birdathon ships an update every 4 months, and Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. Most recently, Birdathon was updated on September 19, 2026 and Workshop for Raspberry Pi on September 24, 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.*