# QuiltingCalc vs Birdfy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuiltingCalc at none against Birdfy's 17. QuiltingCalc also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). Birdfy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birdfy sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month. QuiltingCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for QuiltingCalc against 4.1 for Birdfy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birdfy has 3.8K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of QuiltingCalc's written reviews are positive against 49% of Birdfy's.

QuiltingCalc ships an update every 2 months, Birdfy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuiltingCalc | Birdfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459/reviews)** | [4.1 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdfy/id6463374220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handmade Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390366462) | [NETVUE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898976) |

## What reviewers say

### QuiltingCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459)

This app offers eight essential quilting calculators to simplify fabric calculations. It helps with conversions, determining fabric needs for backing, borders, and binding, and calculating piece cuts from larger fabric pieces. It also includes specialized calculators for common quilting blocks and triangles.

**Highlights:** Fabric measurement conversion (yards/inches, meters/cm), Backing and batting yardage calculation, Piece cutting from larger fabric, Binding fabric calculation, Border fabric calculation, Square-in-a-square block dimensions, Triangle calculations for blocks

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate fabric calculations for borders, bindings, and backing
- ⚡ Quick and easy-to-use interface for on-the-go shopping
- 💰 Free app with valuable quilting functionality
- 🔄 Reliable performance for most users over extended periods
- 📱 Helpful tool for beginners learning quilting math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App won't open or gets stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Back button navigation doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Unable to exit app and return to enter new measurements
- ⚠️ Calculation errors for certain fabric widths (especially 108" backing)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Freezes on title/loading screen indefinitely
- Black screen errors when exiting app
- Back button ('<') doesn't function
- Cannot return to previous screens to modify inputs

**Requested features**

- Metric to imperial conversion tool
- Landscape mode and full iPad support
- Default settings for binding strip width (2.5") and border type
- Wide-backing fabric support (108 inch)
- Quilt size templates (baby, lap, throw sizes)


### Birdfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdfy/id6463374220)

Monitor your backyard for feathered visitors with real-time live streaming and automatic video capture of bird activity. Organize your recordings by species, share your discoveries with a global community, and even track the entire nesting and hatching process.

**Highlights:** Real-time bird visitor tracking, Automatic video capture of bird moments, Categorized video clips by bird species, Community sharing of bird observations, Nesting and hatching process tracking, AI-powered bird and animal identification

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collection Storage Basic mo. | $2.39 | per month |
| MVR - Basic - Monthly | $2.39 | per month |
| MVR - Plus - Monthly | $3.59 | per month |
| Collection Storage Plus mo. | $4.69 | per month |
| Hummingbird Recognition mo. | $4.69 | per month |
| Bird Recognition Basic mo. | $5.89 | per month |
| Collection Storage Pro mo. | $7.09 | per month |
| MVR - Pro - Monthly | $7.09 | per month |
| Collection Storage Basic ann. | $23.49 | per year |
| MVR - Basic - Annual | $23.49 | per year |
| MVR - Plus - Annual | $35.49 | per year |
| Hummingbird Recognition ann. | $45.99 | per year |
| Collection Storage Plus ann. | $46.95 | per year |
| Bird Recognition Basic ann. | $57.99 | per year |
| Collection Storage Pro ann. | $70.99 | per year |
| Hummingbird Reco. Lifetime | $85.99 | one-time |
| Bird Recognition Lifetime Plan | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app layout
- 🎥 Great video quality
- 🐦 Excellent for bird watching
- 💡 Useful community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Inconsistent bird identification
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete devices
- Unreliable live view and video uploads
- Unexpected app logout and account deletion

**Requested features**

- Batch editing for misidentified birds
- Favorites/frequently spotted section
- Landscape mode support
- Customizable notification sounds
- Motion detection sensitivity adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuiltingCalc free?

QuiltingCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birdfy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuiltingCalc or Birdfy?

QuiltingCalc is rated higher. QuiltingCalc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Birdfy averages 4.1 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do QuiltingCalc or Birdfy have ads?

QuiltingCalc shows ads; Birdfy does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuiltingCalc or Birdfy?

QuiltingCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Birdfy every 10 days. Most recently, QuiltingCalc was updated on October 23, 2026 and Birdfy on October 28, 2026.

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