Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Theban Script

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Sibley Birds 2nd Edition4 screens
Theban Script3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition versus Theban Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSibley Birds 2nd EditionTheban Script
Price$19.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size770 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermydigitalearth.comsatoshi 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

None

Sibley Birds 2nd Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Theban Script

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sibley Birds 2nd Edition free?
Sibley Birds 2nd Edition costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theban Script free?
Theban Script costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sibley Birds 2nd Edition or Theban Script have ads?
Neither Sibley Birds 2nd Edition nor Theban Script shows ads.

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