Collins British Wildlife vs Bird Data Database Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Collins British Wildlife
An interactive photoguide to over 1500 British wildlife species, featuring detailed images and descriptions. Explore categories from mammals and birds to plants and fungi.
- 1500+ species coverage
- Photo images and text descriptions
- Categorized by wildlife type
- Interactive guide
- Includes common and striking species
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The Collins British Wildlife Photoguide is an interactive version of the popular Collins Complete British Wildlife Photoguide. This easy-to-use guide features more than 1500 species most likely to be encountered (with photo images and text descriptions). It also describes some unusual species that are striking and therefore likely to attract attention. CATEGORIES: Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish Butterflies & Moths Insects Spiders Molluscs Crustaceans Invertebrates Trees & Shrubs Wild Flowers Grasses, Rushes & Sedges Lower Plants Fungi
Bird Data Database Browser
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Bird Data is a reference source for over 10,000 species of birds, including extinct species. It combines information from the IOC 14.2 taxonomy, IUCN Red List, and other databases for all of the world bird species. Data includes bird names in seven languages, subspecies, ranges, alternate names, IUCN status, countries, and taxonomic hierarchy. The app has links to thousands of bird songs, bird calls and images (over 7,000 species) that can be downloaded to the device. With these features, the app could be used as a field guide, and it is quite complete especially for countries in the Americas. An interactive map connects to eBird hotspots and eBird bird sightings in the last 30 days. The app is free but a small donation through an in-app purchase is appreciated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bird Data Database Browser at Free against Collins British Wildlife's $9.99. Bird Data Database Browser also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 62 months). Collins British Wildlife's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
Bird Data Database Browser is free to download; Collins British Wildlife costs $9.99 up front. Bird Data Database Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Collins British Wildlife asks for nothing beyond the download.
Collins British Wildlife ships an update every 62 months, Bird Data Database Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Collins British Wildlife | Bird Data Database Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mydigitalearth.com | Tom Friedel |
In-app purchases
Collins British Wildlife
No in-app purchases
Bird Data Database Browser
- $7.99 (USD) Donation$7.99
- $19.99 (USD) Donation$19.99
Questions
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