Comparison

Forager vs Bird ID

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

Head to head
About

Forager

Features
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We created this app to help foster a deeper connection with nature by encouraging users to explore the wilderness around them. Our app is designed to help people discover and exchange information about forageable items in the wild, inspiring a sense of adventure and appreciation for the natural world. By providing a platform for users to share their findings with friends and the wider community, we aim to build a vibrant network of nature enthusiasts who can collaboratively explore, learn, and celebrate the wonders of the great outdoors. Together, we aspire to nurture a community that values sustainability, conservation, and the joy of discovering hidden treasures amidst the beauty of our natural landscapes.

About

Bird ID

Identify birds by their appearance or song with this smart utility. It provides detailed information on species, saves your discoveries, and turns any outing into a nature exploration.

Highlights
  • Instant recognition by photo
  • Voice recording and analysis
  • History of searches
  • Detailed bird dossiers
  • Species appearance description
  • Habitat and distribution maps
Features
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This smart app for all nature lovers that will turn your walk into a fascinating exploration. Using advanced technology, the app easily recognizes birds by their appearance and voice, providing detailed information about any species encountered. Key features: - Instant recognition by photo: Take a photo of a bird directly in the app or upload a photo from the gallery - Voice recording and analysis: Heard a song, but can’t see the bird itself? Activate the sound recording function. The app records the voice, analyzes the unique frequencies and rhythms, and then suggests species to which this song belongs. - History of your searches: All your previous searches, both photo and audio, are automatically saved in the History section. This allows you to easily return to results, track your finds and monitor your activity. - Detailed dossier for each bird: Get comprehensive information about a specific species: description of appearance, behavioral features, habitat, distribution map, food habits and lifestyle. Who is this app for: The perfect assistant for amateur and professional birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, tourists, parents with children and for anyone who wants to learn more about the birds in their city or while traveling. Available subscription plans are: - $5.99/Week (3 days trial) - $29.99/Year Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the rene Privacy Policy: https://www.icloud.com/pages/0661vPfWbdciP2RoF5HEXlXOA#Blank Terms of Use: https://www.icloud.com/pages/011MWC0jjjdMVqSdGqqed1H1Q#Blank_2

Screenshots

Forager4 screens
Bird ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forager at none against Bird ID's 9. Forager also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Bird ID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). 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. Bird ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Forager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forager ships an update every 6 months, Bird ID every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Forager versus Bird ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForagerBird ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (43 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTravis PirozziniMyroslava Pavlyuk

In-app purchases

None

Forager

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Bird ID

Subscriptions9
  • Scan the birds$4.997 Days
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Scan the birds$9.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$14.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$19.991 Year
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$29.991 Year
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Forager free?
Forager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird ID free?
Bird ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forager or Bird ID have ads?
Forager shows ads; Bird ID does not.
Which is updated more often, Forager or Bird ID?
Forager ships an update every 6 months, and Bird ID every 2 days. Most recently, Forager was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bird ID on October 24, 2026.

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