# Sparkbird vs HAVN911

The clearest difference is rating: Sparkbird at 4.7 against HAVN911's 4.0. Sparkbird also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). HAVN911's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sparkbird sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HAVN911 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sparkbird holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparkbird has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Sparkbird's written reviews are positive against 100% of HAVN911's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sparkbird ships an update every 6 weeks, HAVN911 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparkbird | HAVN911 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbird/id1440685638/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/havn911/id6801004965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sentryware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440685637) | [Havn911 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801004967) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparkbird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbird/id1440685638)

Connect with fellow birdwatchers, track your sightings, and identify new species with AI assistance. Share your birding adventures and discover rare finds in a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Personal Life List tracking, Detailed sighting logs with media, Real-time sighting alerts, AI bird identification assistance, Community sharing and learning, Photo and video capture

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sparkbird Plus 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Sparkbird Plus 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Sparkbird Plus 12 Months | $49.99 | per year |


### HAVN911

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/havn911/id6801004965)

This app provides a private space for 911 dispatchers to manage stress, connect with peers, and access resources. It offers tools for shift check-ins, mindfulness exercises, crisis support, educational content, and a community feed. Features include anonymous posting, private journaling, and AI-powered support.

**Highlights:** Shift check-in for stress management, Mindful reset exercises, One-tap crisis support lines, Job-specific educational content, Anonymous community feed, Private journaling, AI-powered supportive tool

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HAVN911 Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HAVN911 Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparkbird free?

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

### Is HAVN911 free?

HAVN911 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sparkbird or HAVN911?

Sparkbird is rated higher. Sparkbird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while HAVN911 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sparkbird or HAVN911 have ads?

Neither Sparkbird nor HAVN911 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sparkbird or HAVN911?

Sparkbird ships an update every 6 weeks, and HAVN911 fortnightly. Most recently, Sparkbird was updated on November 2, 2026 and HAVN911 on November 6, 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.*