iPsalms vs Bird Watch Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iPsalms
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This App contains the Book of 150 Psalms of the Old Testament of The Holy Bible. It will help you in your daily prayers. You can navigate the Psalms by author (David, Solomon, etc) or by literary genre (Hymns, Thanksgivings, Prayers, Didactic), add your Favorites to a list or just choose any one inspired by Holy Spirit.
Bird Watch Identifier
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BirdWatch turns your Apple Watch into a pocket-sized birding companion. Hold up your wrist, listen for a few seconds, and BirdWatch tells you what's singing nearby β without ever pulling out your phone. KEY FEATURES β’ On-wrist identification β once installed, no phone needed. β’ 8-second listen window with a live progress ring. β’ Confidence score for every result so you know how sure the watch is. β’ Local sightings log β every identification is saved with date, time, and confidence. β’ Beautiful, glanceable bird cards with quick facts and habitat notes. β’ Recognizes common bird groups: crows, owls, ducks, geese, woodpeckers, songbirds, finches, robins, jays, cardinals, mockingbirds, hummingbirds, parrots, gulls, doves, hawks, and more. β’ Vertical-page navigation tuned for the small screen. PRIVATE BY DESIGN BirdWatch processes audio entirely on-device using Apple's Sound Analysis framework. No recordings are ever stored, uploaded, or transmitted. We don't collect any personal data, ever. There are no accounts, no ads, no trackers, and no servers β your watch does all the work. DESIGNED FOR THE WRIST Big tap target. Animated waveform during listening. Clear status text. Vertical pages between Listen and Sightings. Built specifically for watchOS β not a phone app crammed onto a small screen. GREAT FOR β’ Backyard birders building a daily list β’ Walks, hikes, and nature outings β’ Teachers and parents introducing kids to the joy of birding β’ Anyone curious about the bird that just sang outside the window WHAT TO EXPECT BirdWatch identifies birds at the family or common-name level β for example, "Crow", "Songbird", or "Hummingbird" β using Apple's general-purpose sound classifier. It's purpose-built for fast, in-the-moment recognition on your wrist. For precise species ID under tough acoustic conditions, pair it with a dedicated tool like Merlin or eBird. Step outside. Listen. Learn what's around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bird Watch Identifier at 13.0 against iPsalms's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | iPsalms | Bird Watch Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Agustin Contreras Hernandez | Phan Lan |
In-app purchases
iPsalms
No in-app purchases
Bird Watch Identifier
No in-app purchases





