# Bilantan vs Kiwibit

The clearest difference is rating: Kiwibit at 4.9 against Bilantan's 2.2. Kiwibit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). Bilantan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwibit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Bilantan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kiwibit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibit has 5.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Bilantan's written reviews are positive against 75% of Kiwibit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bilantan ships an update every 7 months, Kiwibit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bilantan | Kiwibit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilantan/id6446751545/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 191 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Sinolum Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678892374) | [Kiwibit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769155172) |

## What reviewers say

### Bilantan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilantan/id6446751545)

Explore nature and pets with advanced AI. Identify thousands of bird and animal species. Offers real-time monitoring with custom alerts for pet movements and activities.

**Highlights:** AI animal recognition, Thousands of species identification, Real-time alerts, Customizable monitoring zones, Pet activity tracking, Movement notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Crystal-clear, high-quality camera footage
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 📱 User-friendly app interface and navigation
- 🔋 Excellent solar panel charging functionality
- 🐦 AI bird identification feature (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes phone
- ⚠️ Requires hard reset to recover from crashes
- 🔌 Inconsistent connectivity issues
- 📹 Videos fail to load despite timestamps showing events
- 🔐 Network security concerns with port scanning

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and locks phone requiring hard reset
- Pop-up permission requests cover login screen and cannot be dismissed
- Videos show timestamps but fail to load with 'No event at this time' error
- App scans network for open ports even with local network access disabled
- Inconsistent device connectivity showing 'offline' status

**Requested features**

- Adjustable recording length settings
- Improved bird identification accuracy and regional customization
- Enhanced camera settings and controls
- Photo preview enlargement before video playback
- Automatic SD card access without manual wake-up


### Kiwibit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app connects you to smart devices for effortless home monitoring and enhanced security. It offers intelligent notifications for security cameras and bird feeders, with advanced features available through a subscription service.

**Highlights:** Smart device integration, Extended cloud storage, Intelligent push notifications, Custom alert zones, Bird species identification, Real-time activity alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| single device monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly Individual Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| two devices monthly | $8.95 | per month |
| unlimited devices monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| single device annually | $47.49 | per year |
| annual bird feeder | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Individual Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| bird feeder yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| two devices annually | $94.90 | per year |
| Annual Family Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| unlimited devices annually | $105.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bilantan free?

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

### Is Kiwibit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bilantan or Kiwibit?

Kiwibit is rated higher. Bilantan averages 2.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Kiwibit averages 4.9 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Bilantan or Kiwibit have ads?

Bilantan shows ads; Kiwibit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bilantan or Kiwibit?

Bilantan ships an update every 7 months, and Kiwibit every 10 days. Most recently, Bilantan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kiwibit on October 25, 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.*