Sibley Birds 2nd Edition vs Theban Script
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition
Discover and identify over 930 bird species in North America with detailed artwork, descriptions, and distribution maps. Features smart search filters, bird calls, and personal list management for birdwatchers of all levels.
- Detailed artwork and descriptions
- Distribution maps
- Over 2700 bird calls/songs
- Smart Search filters
- Personal bird lists (My List)
- Compare species side-by-side
- Location-based status icons
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The new Sibley Birds app has arrived with comprehensive, up to date information of over 930 North American species. Go birdwatching and discover the birds of USA and Canada. All the detailed artwork from David Sibley’s Guide to Birds Second Edition is included as well as thorough descriptions and distribution maps. Benefit from regular plate updates from the author and new bird calls. This leading bird app is user-friendly and easy to navigate, regardless of whether you are a novice or experienced birdwatcher. Identify birds easily! Using our Smart Search filters and My Location setting you'll find that bird you're looking for in no time! Features include: • A new easy to navigate menu system on iPhone. • A new grid view with larger thumbnails. • Display species names in English, French, Spanish and Latin (Scientific). • Search on banding code to quickly find a species. • Over 2700 calls/songs covering most species. • Compare 2 species side by side. • Apply a location (US State or Canadian Province) to narrow down the list of birds. • When a location has been selected, a status icon will appear next to each species in that location indicating whether it is Common, Uncommon, Scarce, Rare or Vagrant. • Detailed information in the species description including location status by month. • A similar species feature which shows all related birds. • A vastly improved Smart Search with refined search criteria: Status and by month (when a location is selected), Bird habits, Bird Type, Bird Size, Body Shape, Color and Pattern. • Keep a personal list (My List) of species seen and backup to iCloud/other cloud service. • Build a custom sharable (as csv) and searchable (in Smart Search) species list using the new My Tags feature. • Sort My List taxonomically. If you have any queries or comments on the app we are always happy to hear from you at support@mydigitalearth.com
Theban Script
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Write your own words in the Witches' Alphabet. Theban Script turns Latin letters into Theban, the mysterious alphabet recorded by Cornelius Agrippa in 1533. Every glyph was hand-traced from the historical table and built into a custom font, so you see the authentic shape, not a modern imitation. Features - Encoder: type in English and watch it become Theban. Adjust the glyph size to taste. - Alphabet: browse all 26 letters with their origins. - Charms: turn your text into an image to save or share. Good for journals, sigils, or tattoo drafts. - Grimoire: the history of Theban and how it was used. About the script Also called the Witches' Alphabet, Theban is a one-to-one substitution for the Latin letters. Medieval grimoires used it to keep words hidden. This is a reference app for the writing system itself, not a divination tool. All glyph shapes are based on public-domain historical sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Theban Script at $1.99 against Sibley Birds 2nd Edition's $19.99. Sibley Birds 2nd Edition's advantage is chart position (#9 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition costs $19.99 and Theban Script $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sibley Birds 2nd Edition | Theban Script |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 770 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mydigitalearth.com | satoshi amasaki |
Bugs and requests
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect bird songs and calls
- Range maps showing incorrect species distributions
- Inconsistent color representation across species
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
Requested features
6 requests- Add note-taking functionality
- Improve search and filtering options
- Integrate with eBird
- Add Mexico to range maps
- Improve performance and responsiveness
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- Provide French language translation
Theban Script
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition
No in-app purchases
Theban Script
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sibley Birds 2nd Edition free?
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