# Birdfy vs Kiwibit

The clearest difference is rating: Kiwibit at 4.9 against Birdfy's 4.1. Kiwibit also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birdfy sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month and Kiwibit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiwibit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Birdfy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kiwibit's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birdfy | Kiwibit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdfy/id6463374220/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETVUE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898976) | [Kiwibit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769155172) |

## 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


### Kiwibit

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

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 Birdfy free?

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

### Is Kiwibit free?

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

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

Kiwibit is rated higher. Birdfy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Kiwibit averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Birdfy or Kiwibit have ads?

Neither Birdfy nor Kiwibit shows ads.

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

Birdfy ships an update every 10 days, and Kiwibit every 10 days. Most recently, Birdfy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kiwibit on October 30, 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.*