# Birdfy vs RYOBI

The clearest difference is rating: RYOBI at 4.7 against Birdfy's 4.1. RYOBI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (13K vs 3.6K). Birdfy's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birdfy sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month. RYOBI asks for nothing beyond the download.

RYOBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 13K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Birdfy's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Birdfy ships an update every 10 days, RYOBI fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birdfy | RYOBI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdfy/id6463374220/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 279 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETVUE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898976) | [One World Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/915404170) |

## What reviewers say

### Birdfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdfy/id6463374220)

Monitor your backyard for feathered visitors with real-time live streaming and automatic video capture of bird activity. Organize your recordings by species, share your discoveries with a global community, and even track the entire nesting and hatching process.

**Highlights:** Real-time bird visitor tracking, Automatic video capture of bird moments, Categorized video clips by bird species, Community sharing of bird observations, Nesting and hatching process tracking, AI-powered bird and animal identification

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collection Storage Basic mo. | $2.39 | per month |
| MVR - Basic - Monthly | $2.39 | per month |
| MVR - Plus - Monthly | $3.59 | per month |
| Collection Storage Plus mo. | $4.69 | per month |
| Hummingbird Recognition mo. | $4.69 | per month |
| Bird Recognition Basic mo. | $5.89 | per month |
| Collection Storage Pro mo. | $7.09 | per month |
| MVR - Pro - Monthly | $7.09 | per month |
| Collection Storage Basic ann. | $23.49 | per year |
| MVR - Basic - Annual | $23.49 | per year |
| MVR - Plus - Annual | $35.49 | per year |
| Hummingbird Recognition ann. | $45.99 | per year |
| Collection Storage Plus ann. | $46.95 | per year |
| Bird Recognition Basic ann. | $57.99 | per year |
| Collection Storage Pro ann. | $70.99 | per year |
| Hummingbird Reco. Lifetime | $85.99 | one-time |
| Bird Recognition Lifetime Plan | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app layout
- 🎥 Great video quality
- 🐦 Excellent for bird watching
- 💡 Useful community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Inconsistent bird identification
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete devices
- Unreliable live view and video uploads
- Unexpected app logout and account deletion

**Requested features**

- Batch editing for misidentified birds
- Favorites/frequently spotted section
- Landscape mode support
- Customizable notification sounds
- Motion detection sensitivity adjustments


### RYOBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252)

Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.

**Highlights:** Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning, Monitor and manage connected tools, View tool status and metrics, Access product manuals and resources, Explore product catalog and details, Find nearest retailer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy registration process
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
- 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to get past login screen
- Failure to complete receipt uploads
- Incorrect product registration

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete registered products
- Support for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birdfy free?

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

### Is RYOBI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birdfy or RYOBI?

RYOBI is rated higher. Birdfy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while RYOBI averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Birdfy or RYOBI have ads?

Neither Birdfy nor RYOBI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birdfy or RYOBI?

Birdfy ships an update every 10 days, and RYOBI fortnightly. Most recently, Birdfy was updated on October 18, 2026 and RYOBI on October 18, 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.*