Comparison

Bïndo Birding vs JVR 24/7

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

Head to head
About

Bïndo Birding

Log bird sightings anywhere, even offline, and build custom lists for your garden or trips. Connect with other birders, share your finds, and explore community sightings on a map. Supports SABAP2 atlassing and offers features like Bird Call ID with membership.

Highlights
  • Offline bird logging
  • Customizable bird lists
  • GPS-stamped sightings with photos
  • SABAP2 atlassing support
  • Social feed of birding activity
  • Interactive explore map
  • Private and collaborative lists
Features
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Bïndo is the bird listing app built for Southern African birding: fast in the field, rich at home, and made to be shared. LOG EVERY BIRD, ANYWHERE Bïndo is offline-first: log sightings deep in the bush with no signal, and everything syncs when you're back in range. Start a quicklist in seconds, run a full trip list on holiday, or keep a custom list for your garden, your patch or your year. • Quick, trip, custom and collaborative lists • Add Sighting opens on Regional: the birds most often recorded around you, even offline • GPS-stamped sightings with photos (upload several at once) and calls • Add notes to a sighting: the story behind the bird • Not sure what you saw? Log an Unknown Bird and ask your followers "What bird is this?" • Lifers tracked automatically across your whole history, with milestones to celebrate ATLAS WITH CONFIDENCE Full support for SABAP2 atlassing: run timed cards on one pentad or several, follow the protocol, and submit straight from your phone. Every ended card shows where it stands. A COMMUNITY OF BIRDERS Follow friends and local legends, and see their birding come alive in your feed: lifers, rare finds, trip lists, photos and the stories behind them. • Comment on sightings and join the conversation • Likes, follows and birder profiles • Search the whole app for birds, birders, lists, areas and places • Private challenges and collaborative lists for clubs, trips and mates EXPLORE THE MAP See what's being seen right now. The Explore map shows community sightings, lists and photos. Search for a park, reserve or town, filter by species and time, then tap a pin and dive in. AREAS AND LEADERBOARDS Leaderboards for every area: day, week, month, year and all time. Areas are grouped by where you're standing, what's nearby and everything else. Draw a Private Area of your own for your garden or your patch and track every bird inside it. Seasonal events and challenges keep it interesting. MADE FOR THE FIELD • Works fully offline and syncs when you're back in signal • Your own recent sightings stay on your phone, ready with no signal • Sync on WiFi only, if you'd rather save data • Battery-friendly adaptive GPS • A clean, full-screen design that gets out of your way • The Bïndo Guide, built in Whether you're a lister chasing a big year, an atlasser doing the real work, or you simply want to remember every bird you've seen, Bïndo keeps your birding in one place and makes it better with friends. BÏNDO MEMBERSHIP Logging sightings, keeping lists, atlassing, your life list and the Explore map stay free for everyone. Bïndo Membership adds: • Bird Call ID: identify birds by their call • Voice Add: log hands-free and keep your eyes on the bird • Next: the birds you're most likely to see next • Nearby and list targets, plus Your Radar and Recent Highlights on every area • The Bird Trait Filter and species distribution maps • More of the map: Latest Species, extra filters, longer timeframes, full zoom and the community's photos • Your full history and full birder profiles • Photo and call life lists • Pinned lists at the top of your Feed • More and larger Private Areas, starred areas, and leaderboards narrowed to the birders you follow • Unlimited private challenges and collaborative lists • Bïndo Web: import, export, bulk photo upload and trip planning on a bigger screen Try Bïndo Membership free for 14 days. No card needed, and nothing is charged. Membership is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.bindo.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.bindo.app/privacy-policy Grab your bins. Happy birding!

About

JVR 24/7

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Introducing JVR 24/7: A Pioneering Safety Solution JVR 24/7 stands at the forefront as a security and paramedic response mobile application meticulously crafted for South Africans and travelers exploring the diverse landscapes of the country. Boasting a user-friendly interface, the app operates seamlessly through an extensive network of private security and ambulance partners, providing comprehensive coverage nationwide. Unlike conventional emergency alert applications that solely notify pre-selected contacts, JVR 24/7 harnesses the power of cutting-edge geo-tagging technology. This innovative feature enables the app to dispatch signals promptly to the nearest private security response vehicle, transcending geographical limitations. This unique functionality positions JVR 24/7 as a versatile tool ready for use at any moment—whether commuting, traveling, jogging, or enjoying a holiday outside one's province. The assurance of precise location tracking and seamless coordination is paramount, and JVR 24/7 ensures users that its network of Private Security and Ambulance service providers is not only registered but also highly trained. This commitment to advanced technology ensures a swift and effective response, instilling confidence in users during critical moments. For a nominal monthly premium per person, JVR 24/7 extends a dual shield of security and medical response coverage, positioning itself as a reliable ally wherever and whenever the need arises. Delving into the latest data from Statistics-SA, South Africa's crime landscape has shown a consistent trend of gradual reduction since the late '90s. However, global standards still reflect a high crime rate, with a modest annual decrease of 1.4%. JVR 24/7 steps in as a safety net, seamlessly complementing public services during peak crime periods and ensuring rapid responses through its dynamic network of private providers. As serious crimes continue to concentrate in densely populated cities, particularly in urban and suburban areas, the need for additional security measures becomes evident. Public services, while vital, face constraints, and JVR 24/7 acts as a supplement, extending its security coverage beyond homes and offices to public spaces. The advantages are multifold—travelers experience heightened peace of mind, public services benefit from reduced strain, and overall criminal activity in cities faces more expedited and effective mitigation. In the realm of medical emergencies, the concept of "the golden hour" takes center stage, emphasizing the critical importance of the first hour following a traumatic or potentially fatal injury. JVR 24/7 not only recognizes this urgency but acts upon it by automatically dispatching private medical assistance, along with the user's precise location, the moment the app is activated. In doing so, it stands as a beacon of immediate and effective response in times of crisis, embodying a commitment to the safety and well-being of its users.

Screenshots

Bïndo Birding4 screens
JVR 24/74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JVR 24/7 at none against Bïndo Birding's 2. Bïndo Birding's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Bïndo Birding sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JVR 24/7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bïndo Birding versus JVR 24/7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBïndo BirdingJVR 24/7
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB111 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBindo Group (PTY) LTDSOS-ICT (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bïndo Birding

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$34.991 Year
None

JVR 24/7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bïndo Birding free?
Bïndo Birding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JVR 24/7 free?
JVR 24/7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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