Comparison

e vs eBird Explorer

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

Head to head
About

e

Explore over 1,000 digitized medieval manuscripts with high-resolution images. Bookmark, download, and view historical documents offline, complete with scholarly descriptions.

Highlights
  • Browse over 1,000 digitized manuscripts
  • View over 450,000 high-resolution pages
  • Bookmark favorite manuscripts
  • Download manuscripts for offline viewing
  • Access scholarly manuscript descriptions
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The Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland. Browse through over 3'000 fully digitized manuscripts on your iPhone and iPad. Over 1'000'000 pages in high resolution. Bookmark, download and view manuscripts offline. Includes scholarly manuscript descriptions from official catalogs. Explore medieval and early modern manuscripts from Swiss collections on iPhone and iPad. Browse illuminated codices, papyri, fragments, liturgical books, literary works, scientific texts, and even modern autographs such as Albert Einstein’s. The collection spans many centuries and languages, from Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, Sanskrit, and Persian to French, English, Old High German and even Nahuatl.

About

eBird Explorer

Features
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eBird Explorer is your ultimate companion for discovering and tracking bird observations near you. Powered by eBird's extensive database and enhanced with AI assistance, this app transforms birding into an interactive and insightful experience. KEY FEATURES: Interactive Species Mapping Search for any bird species using common names or 4-letter codes View observations on beautiful satellite and hybrid maps Track multiple species simultaneously Color-coded heatmap showing observation recency Customizable search radius (up to 50km) and time periods (1-30 days) Smart Bird Discovery Discover notable and rare bird sightings in your area Autocomplete search with comprehensive species database Filter observations by location, date, and species Direct links to detailed eBird checklists and species pages AI Birding Assistant Get personalized birding recommendations powered by Grok AI Ask questions about birds, locations, and timing Receive context-aware suggestions based on your location and life list Learn about the best birding spots and species near you Real-Time Weather & Conditions Live weather data optimized for birding Birding quality scores based on temperature, wind, and precipitation Sunrise and sunset times with dawn chorus predictions Best birding time windows throughout the day Coastal tide information for shorebird watching Life List Integration Import your eBird life list via CSV Get personalized recommendations for species you haven't seen Browse and search your entire life list within the app Track your birding achievements and milestones Location Intelligence Automatically detects your current location Search any location worldwide by name or coordinates Group observations by hotspot with detailed location panels View species counts and observer information per location Detailed Checklist Views Access complete eBird checklist information View observer details, species counts, and effort data See individual species observations with counts Direct links to full checklists on eBird.org Whether you're a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, eBird Explorer makes it easy to find, track, and learn about birds in your area. Start exploring today! Note: Requires internet connection. Grok API key required for AI features. OpenWeatherMap API key recommended for weather data.

Screenshots

e4 screens
eBird Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: eBird Explorer at 2 against e's —. e's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
e versus eBird Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereeBird Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 70 months—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developertext & bytes LLCBreichbilt

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

eBird Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eBird Explorer free?
eBird Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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