# Learn Bird Watching vs Project FeederWatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Bird Watching at 91% against Project FeederWatch's 33%. Learn Bird Watching also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Project FeederWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Bird Watching sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Project FeederWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Bird Watching holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Bird Watching has 1.3K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Learn Bird Watching's written reviews are positive against 33% of Project FeederWatch's.

Learn Bird Watching ships an update every 9 days, Project FeederWatch every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Bird Watching | Project FeederWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bird-watchinglarkwire/id544499991/reviews)** | [3.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-feederwatch/id1439222765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Larkwire](https://appshunter.io/developer/544141375) | [Cornell University](https://appshunter.io/developer/382072985) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Bird Watching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-bird-watchinglarkwire/id544499991)

Learn to identify birds by sound and sight with a game-based system. This app offers audio and visual courses created by experts to improve your birding skills, suitable for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning system, Identify birds by sound, Identify birds by sight, Expert-created courses, Suitable for all skill levels, Master birding by ear

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Course Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| All Courses Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| All Courses Annual (Family) | $64.99 | per year |
| Bird Songs Core West (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Core East (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waterbirds Core (N. Am) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Pro East (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bird Songs Pro West (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Waterbirds songs/calls (N. Am) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Breeding Plumage East (N.Am.) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning bird songs
- 🚀 Efficient learning process
- 💡 Customizable playlists and settings
- 🎮 Fun and engaging game-like format
- 🌟 Comprehensive coverage of bird species

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific birds in the app
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📱 Not optimized for smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download sample content
- Repeating the same bird songs in succession
- Inconsistent progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add bird song playback when selecting bird images
- Implement voice recognition for answering questions
- Include spectrograms for better visual learning
- Expand coverage to birds in other regions


### Project FeederWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-feederwatch/id1439222765)

Easily report bird sightings from your feeder for scientific research. Track your statistics, access past counts, and learn about local feeder birds. Contribute to a large database that aids conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** Report winter bird sightings, Track sighting statistics, Access past count archives, Contribute to bird population database, Discover best food and feeder types, Identify and learn about feeder birds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Straightforward tracking
- 👍 Neat data summaries
- 👍 Good support responsiveness
- 👍 Convenient app access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unexpected payment required
- 🐛 Data loss and disappearing counts
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 🐛 Inconsistent data saving

**Reported bugs**

- Birds saved then disappear
- Counts get lost
- Entries not saved consistently
- Part of data not recorded
- App deletes counts

**Requested features**

- Fix data loss issues
- Improve app stability
- Resolve login problems
- Add offline data entry
- Provide taxonomic sort option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Bird Watching free?

Learn Bird Watching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Project FeederWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Bird Watching or Project FeederWatch?

Learn Bird Watching is rated higher. Learn Bird Watching averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Project FeederWatch averages 3.0 from 68 ratings.

### Do Learn Bird Watching or Project FeederWatch have ads?

Neither Learn Bird Watching nor Project FeederWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Bird Watching or Project FeederWatch?

Learn Bird Watching ships an update every 9 days, and Project FeederWatch every 2 months. Most recently, Learn Bird Watching was updated on October 29, 2026 and Project FeederWatch on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*