Comparison

Bird Songs & Calls vs Programmable Robot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bird Songs & Calls

Identify birds by their sounds and learn fascinating facts about different species. This app offers a catalog of bird calls and descriptions to aid in field recognition and ornithological study. Save your favorites for quick access and enjoy an ad-free experience after a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Bird sound and call library
  • Species facts and descriptions
  • Search by common or scientific name
  • Save favorite birds
  • Repeat sound playback
  • One-time purchase to unlock all content
Features
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Bird Songs & Calls helps you explore bird songs and learn about species. Browse 119 bird profiles, listen to calls, and try on-device photo and audio analysis for suggestions to compare with the catalog. Suggestions may be incorrect and are not confirmed species identifications. Take a photo or choose one from your library. Record a bird call or import an audio file. The app analyzes photos and recordings on your device. Compare suggested birds with their catalog images, facts, and reference calls. Browse by category, search by common or scientific name, save favorites, and play, stop, or repeat calls from each bird profile. Includes: • 5 free bird profiles and calls • 119 bird species profiles with images, facts, and calls • Photo and sound identification suggestions processed on device • Audio recording and import • Search, categories, and favorites • Call playback and repeat controls • Optional rewarded ad for 30 minutes of photo and sound identification • One-time Premium purchase for the full catalog, unlimited identification, and an ad-free experience Use calls responsibly. Play short fragments, avoid disturbing birds, and consider habitat, season, and observed behavior when identifying a species. For birdwatching, nature study, learning bird calls, and quick field reference.

About

Programmable Robot

This app introduces children aged 8 and up to robotics through an app-controlled, programmable robot. Users can assemble the robot and then control it using seven different modes, including programming and real-time control via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • App-controlled robot
  • Programmable functions
  • Seven control modes
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Step-by-step assembly guide
  • Introduction to robotics
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The app-controlled, programmable robot, developed for children 8 years and up, serves as an introduction to the world of robot operation. When assembling the robot in simply explained steps, children can gain new technical experience. The app has seven different types of control to support the various functions: programming, real time, gyroscope, touch grid, dancing, self studying and memo. With modern Bluetooth technology, the robot can be controlled or programmed in real time via smartphone or tablet PC.

Screenshots

Bird Songs & Calls4 screens
Programmable Robot2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bird Songs & Calls at 50% against Programmable Robot's 0%. Bird Songs & Calls also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Programmable Robot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bird Songs & Calls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Programmable Robot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bird Songs & Calls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bird Songs & Calls's written reviews are positive against 0% of Programmable Robot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bird Songs & Calls ships an update every 2 months, Programmable Robot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bird Songs & Calls versus Programmable Robot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird Songs & CallsProgrammable Robot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.58.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB20 MB
Age rating+44+
DevelopercAsAxMoReH&K INTERNATIONAL TRADE LIMITED (CHINA)

Customer experience

Bird Songs & Calls

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Programmable Robot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bird Songs & Calls

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Programmable Robot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bird Songs & Calls free?
Bird Songs & Calls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Programmable Robot free?
Programmable Robot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bird Songs & Calls or Programmable Robot?
Bird Songs & Calls is rated higher. Bird Songs & Calls averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Programmable Robot averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bird Songs & Calls or Programmable Robot have ads?
Bird Songs & Calls shows ads; Programmable Robot does not.
Which is updated more often, Bird Songs & Calls or Programmable Robot?
Bird Songs & Calls ships an update every 2 months, and Programmable Robot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bird Songs & Calls was updated on October 27, 2026 and Programmable Robot on October 24, 2026.

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