Comparison

Bird ID vs HoomFoxee

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

Head to head
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

About

HoomFoxee

Features
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HoomFoxee is your ultimate companion for smart security cameras, designed to simplify remote home monitoring and protect what matters most. Whether you’re at work, traveling, or away from home, our app puts full control of your home’s safety at your fingertips. Setup in 3 Simple Steps Add your smart camera in minutes and instantly access real-time surveillance, no complex settings required. Core Features Live HD Monitoring: Stream crystal-clear video with ultra-low latency, smooth viewing anytime, anywhere. Smart Alerts: Get instant push notifications for unusual motion, never miss critical moments. Local Storage: Secure footage via TF card local recording, keeping your data private and accessible. Video Playback: One-click search to review historical clips from your SD card, easily locate important footage. Two-Way Audio: Real-time remote communication, talk to family/pets or greet visitors. One-Tap Snapshot: Capture key moments instantly and save precious scenes directly to your phone. With a clean, intuitive interface and seamless operation, HoomFoxee makes home security management effortless. Download now and stay connected to your home 24/7! Privacy Policy: https://api.hoomfoxee.com/api/user/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bird ID4 screens
HoomFoxee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bird ID at every 2 days against HoomFoxee's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and HoomFoxee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bird ID ships an update every 2 days, HoomFoxee every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bird ID versus HoomFoxee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird IDHoomFoxee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyroslava PavlyukWINGSTART HONG KONG LIMITED

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
4 purchases

HoomFoxee

Subscriptions4
  • 7-Individual Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Individual Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 7-Family Annual$59.991 Year
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  • 30-Family Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Bird ID free?
Bird ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HoomFoxee free?
HoomFoxee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bird ID or HoomFoxee have ads?
Neither Bird ID nor HoomFoxee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bird ID or HoomFoxee?
Bird ID ships an update every 2 days, and HoomFoxee every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bird ID was updated on October 30, 2026 and HoomFoxee on November 9, 2026.

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