# Chirp vs Chirp Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chirp at 100% against Chirp Widget's 0%. Chirp also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Chirp Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chirp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Chirp Widget sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chirp holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chirp has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chirp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chirp Widget's.

Chirp ships an update every 3 days, Chirp Widget weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chirp | Chirp Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-bird-identifier/id6759074885/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-widget/id6763655433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caret Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776915790) | [Henry Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549799257) |

## What reviewers say

### Chirp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-bird-identifier/id6759074885)

Identify birds instantly using AI-powered photo recognition. Collect discovered species in a personal catalog, track your progress, and compete on a global leaderboard. Turn any outdoor activity into a nature exploration game.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Identification, BirdDex Collection, Bird of the Day, Global Leaderboard, Personal Aviary, Offline Access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly $7.99 | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly $29.99 7-day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly $39.99 3-day Trial | $39.99 | per year |


### Chirp Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-widget/id6763655433)

Identify birds from your photos and create a personalized digital sanctuary. Save discovered species, collect realistic artwork, and customize your sanctuary with various elements. Track your bird sightings and profile statistics.

**Highlights:** Identify birds from photos, Save sightings to sanctuary, Collect realistic bird artwork, Customize digital sanctuary, Track bird collection stats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 worms | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 worms | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 worms | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 worms | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Worm | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chirp free?

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

### Is Chirp Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chirp or Chirp Widget?

Chirp is rated higher. Chirp averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Chirp Widget averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Chirp or Chirp Widget have ads?

Chirp shows ads; Chirp Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chirp or Chirp Widget?

Chirp ships an update every 3 days, and Chirp Widget weekly. Most recently, Chirp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chirp Widget on October 24, 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.*