Ombi vs Birdly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ombi
This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.
- Self-hosted web application
- Content request system
- Plex integration
- Emby integration
- Jellyfin integration
- DVR tool linking
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex, Emby or Jellyfin users the ability to request content by themselves! Ombi can be linked to multiple TV Show and Movie DVR tools to create a seamless end-to-end experience for your users. Please note: Ombi requires you to already have an Ombi account on a Ombi server running version v4.0.13XX or later!
Birdly
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Our mobile app is about animals! Here, you can discover and learn about a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish from all around the world. Our app offers an immersive experience, where you can not only see beautiful photos of these creatures, but also hear their unique sounds and discover their occupation, occurrence, and diet. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or simply curious about the animal kingdom, our app has something for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Birdly at Free against Ombi's $2.99. Ombi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Birdly is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, Birdly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ombi | Birdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jamie Rees | Vladyslav Bilenko |
Bugs and requests
Ombi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login not working
- Requests not processing
- Compatibility issues with iPhone X
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
Requested features
4 requests- Allow music requests
- Add more admin features
- Integrate with more rating sites
- Improve episode/season selection workflow
Birdly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ombi
No in-app purchases
Birdly
No in-app purchases
