Comparison

Avizandum vs Bird Data Database Browser

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

Head to head
About

Avizandum

This monthly magazine offers in-depth articles for birdkeepers, covering avian management, breeding, health, nutrition, and conservation. It provides up-to-date information suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts, with a long-standing reputation for quality.

Highlights
  • Avian management articles
  • Parrot and finch breeding guides
  • Bird health and disease information
  • Nutrition and feeding advice
  • Latest conservation news
  • Content for beginners and experts
Features
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Avizandum is the ultimate monthly magazine for birdkeepers. Avizandum birdkeeping magazine contains articles on avian management, breeding of parrots, finches and other species of birds, health and disease, nutrition and feeding and latest news and conservation. Articles are up to the minute with regard to current information and are useful to beginners and experienced birdkeepers alike. The Avizandum has been published for over 24 years and is forever setting new standards. ------------------------------- This is a free app with paid issues. Further future issues and back issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the next released issue. Available subscriptions are: 1 month: £2.29/US$ 2.99 (1 issue) 6 months: £11.99/ US$ 16.99 (6 issues) 12 months: £22.49/ US$ 31.99 (12 issues) Back Issue Bundle: £5.99/ US$ 8.99 (5 issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Bird Data Database Browser

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Avizandum4 screens
Bird Data Database Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bird Data Database Browser at every 3 months against Avizandum's every 9 months. Avizandum's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Avizandum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bird Data Database Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avizandum ships an update every 9 months, Bird Data Database Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Avizandum versus Bird Data Database Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvizandumBird Data Database Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedTom Friedel

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Avizandum

Subscriptions3
  • Avizandum Birdkeeping Subscriptions$2.991 Month
  • Avizandum Birdkeeping Subscriptions$15.996 Months
  • Avizandum Birdkeeping Subscriptions$28.991 Year
One-time7
  • Jul-12$3.99
  • Dec-12$3.99
  • Jan-13$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Apr-13$3.99
  • May-13$3.99
  • Avizandum Birdkeeping 5 Back Issue Bundle$8.99
  • The Secret Life of Golden ...$15.99
2 purchases

Bird Data Database Browser

One-time2
  • $7.99 (USD) Donation$7.99
  • $19.99 (USD) Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Avizandum free?
Avizandum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bird Data Database Browser free?
Bird Data Database Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avizandum or Bird Data Database Browser have ads?
Neither Avizandum nor Bird Data Database Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avizandum or Bird Data Database Browser?
Avizandum ships an update every 9 months, and Bird Data Database Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Avizandum was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bird Data Database Browser on October 13, 2026.

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