# WildMap Tracker vs BirdScout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BirdScout at 100% against WildMap Tracker's 0%. BirdScout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). WildMap Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WildMap Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BirdScout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BirdScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirdScout has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WildMap Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of BirdScout's.

WildMap Tracker ships an update fortnightly, BirdScout every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WildMap Tracker | BirdScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildmap-tracker/id6765543369/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdscout-bird-sound-id/id6776040376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NATHAN LOK-HAI LAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895987069) | [Ekhova LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892521258) |

## What reviewers say

### WildMap Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildmap-tracker/id6765543369)

Discover and track wildlife sightings in real-time by scanning locations. Plan trips, build a bucket list of species to find, and log your own verified encounters with photos. Access millions of observations from global naturalist communities.

**Highlights:** Real-time wildlife discovery, Scan any location for sightings, Filter by species, date, radius, Curated Field Guide with rarity, Personal Bucket List creation, Log sightings with GPS and photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wild Map Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| WildMap Pro Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Subscription (Limited) | $19.99 | one-time |


### BirdScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdscout-bird-sound-id/id6776040376)

Identify bird songs and calls instantly using on-device AI, even offline. Explore detailed information on over 10,000 species, track your sightings, and discover birds with interactive maps and daily features.

**Highlights:** Instant bird song identification, Works offline, Personal life list tracking, Birding session grouping, Discovery map of sightings, Species exploration and guides, Siri Shortcuts integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BirdScout Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| BirdScout Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WildMap Tracker free?

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

### Is BirdScout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WildMap Tracker or BirdScout?

BirdScout is rated higher. WildMap Tracker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BirdScout averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do WildMap Tracker or BirdScout have ads?

Neither WildMap Tracker nor BirdScout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WildMap Tracker or BirdScout?

WildMap Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and BirdScout every 4 days. Most recently, WildMap Tracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and BirdScout on October 31, 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.*