Bird Sound Identifier vs Snap A Bird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bird Sound Identifier
Identify bird species by their calls using advanced on-device AI. Access detailed information about each species, including conservation status, directly from Wikipedia. Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface for seamless bird sound recognition.
- Identify birds by sound
- Offline on-device inference
- Supports 6362 species
- Species information from Wikipedia
- Conservation status included
- Simple user interface
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Detect a bird species based on it's calling sounds. - Fully offline on-device inference, no data leaves the device at all. - 6362 different species supported. - Species information directly from Wikipedia with conservation status (if exists). - Simple user interface with no clutter.
Snap A Bird
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Snap a Bird uses AI to identify birds from your photos in seconds. Just point, snap, and discover what you're looking at. INSTANT IDENTIFICATION Take a photo or choose from your camera roll. Our AI identifies the bird and shows you its name, conservation status, and key facts all in real-time. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Every bird you identify is saved to your personal collection. Track your sightings, see your stats, and watch your list grow. CONSERVATION MATTERS Each species shows its UK conservation status (Red, Amber, Green) so you know which birds need protection. Your sightings contribute to real conservation research. FEATURES - AI-powered bird identification - 150+ UK bird species - Conservation status for every bird - Personal collection with stats - Location-tagged sightings - Beautiful bird facts and descriptions - Works offline once downloaded HELP SCIENCE Snap a Bird partners with conservation organisations. Your anonymised sightings help researchers track bird populations and protect declining species. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the robin in your garden, Snap a Bird makes identification simple and meaningful. Download now and start your collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Snap A Bird at Free against Bird Sound Identifier's $2.99. Snap A Bird also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). 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
Snap A Bird is free to download; Bird Sound Identifier costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bird Sound Identifier ships an update every 6 months, Snap A Bird every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bird Sound Identifier | Snap A Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (190 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rafael Francisco | BASHBOP LTD |
In-app purchases
Bird Sound Identifier
No in-app purchases
Snap A Bird
No in-app purchases
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