# BirdTrack vs BirdPro

The clearest difference is rating: BirdPro at 4.6 against BirdTrack's 4.0. BirdPro also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). BirdTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BirdPro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. BirdTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

BirdPro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirdPro has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of BirdTrack's written reviews are positive against 79% of BirdPro's.

BirdTrack ships an update every 2 months, BirdPro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BirdTrack | BirdPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdtrack/id596839218/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdpro/id1356028273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/447347144) | [High Branching cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235289409) |

## What reviewers say

### BirdTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdtrack/id596839218)

Easily record bird sightings and other wildlife observations from your mobile device. Track your lists, explore local birdwatching spots, and contribute to vital research and conservation efforts. Your data syncs seamlessly with your online account.

**Highlights:** Record bird and wildlife sightings, Offline mapping and recording, Illustrated species checklist, Track year and life lists, View community sightings map, Contribute to research and conservation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BirdPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdpro/id1356028273)

This app helps you identify and learn about birds in South Africa. It features a powerful search tool, image recognition, and detailed information on over 8000 species. Log your sightings and explore interactive maps, even offline.

**Highlights:** Award-winning identification tool, Over 8000 bird images, 3000+ bird calls, SmartSearch with multiple filters, Accurate image recognition, Interactive distribution maps, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KNPSubscription | $5.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Image Recognition | $5.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Zimbabwe | $8.49 | per year |
| BirdPro SA Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Namibia subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| BirdPro Botswana | $9.99 | per year |
| Birds of Southern African | $11.99 | per year |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| BirdPro Kruger National Park | $12.99 | one-time |
| BirdPro South Africa | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BirdTrack free?

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

### Is BirdPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BirdTrack or BirdPro?

BirdPro is rated higher. BirdTrack averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BirdPro averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do BirdTrack or BirdPro have ads?

Neither BirdTrack nor BirdPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BirdTrack or BirdPro?

BirdTrack ships an update every 2 months, and BirdPro monthly. Most recently, BirdTrack was updated on October 26, 2026 and BirdPro on October 24, 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.*