Comparison

Field Notebook vs Birds...

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

Head to head
About

Field Notebook

Features
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One notebook for bugs, butterflies and moths. Switch between two volumes, Insects and Butterflies & Moths, and look up names from your own photos. Everything runs on your device, so photos are never sent anywhere and it works without a connection. PICK A VOLUME, THEN SHOOT - Choose a volume on the shelf; the guide, photo ID and quiz follow it - The AI suggests candidate names from a camera or album photo (only a guide, never a verdict) - Tap the one you think is right to save it as a record TWO VOLUMES - Insects: 230 species, from beetles and dragonflies to cicadas and bees - Butterflies & Moths: 76 species, with appearance tips and family notes HOW TO BUY - Browsing the guide cards and keeping records are free. Photo ID is limited to 3 a day (unlimited for the first 7 days) - One purchase unlocks unlimited photo ID for both Insects and Butterflies & Moths - The one-time purchase also opens unlimited quiz, a map of your finds, CSV export of your records, and photo tips and observation hints (no ads) - The all-volumes pack opens every land volume, including ones added later - Not a subscription. On a new device, use Restore purchase SAFETY Avoid touching unfamiliar insects with bare hands. AI results and guide contents are estimates; do not use them to judge whether an insect is dangerous.

About

Birds...

Features
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Discover the fascinating world of birds with Birds, a comprehensive guide to 1,000 bird species, scientific classification, taxonomy, and ornithology. Designed for bird enthusiasts, birdwatchers, students, educators, nature lovers, and aspiring ornithologists, Birds makes complex scientific information clear, structured, and easy to explore. LEARN ABOUT 1,000 BIRDS Explore detailed information about birds and their scientific classification, including: • Scientific names • Bird orders and families • Order-specific characteristics • Family-specific characteristics • Structured taxonomy information SEARCH AND EXPLORE Use advanced search and filters to quickly find birds and navigate their classifications. Whether you are studying bird taxonomy, preparing a lesson, or expanding your bird knowledge, the information you need is easy to access. TEST YOUR BIRD KNOWLEDGE Turn learning into an engaging challenge with: • Knowledge quizzes • Comprehensive exams • Pass-or-fail progress tracking • Performance history over time Review your results, follow your progress, and strengthen your understanding of birds, classification, and ornithology. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE With support for 77 languages, Birds makes bird education and scientific taxonomy accessible to users around the world. PREMIUM FEATURES Subscribers can enjoy: • Offline access • An ad-free experience Study and explore birds wherever you go, even without an internet connection. Whether you are learning the basics of bird classification or developing a deeper understanding of ornithology, Birds gives you an organized and convenient way to explore the avian world. Start discovering 1,000 birds and their scientific classifications today. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Field Notebook4 screens
Birds...4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Field Notebook at none against Birds...'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Field Notebook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Birds... sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Field Notebook versus Birds...: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField NotebookBirds...
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKIHIRO MATSUYAMAOlga Ivanova

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Field Notebook

One-time2
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  • All Land volumes pack$5.99
2 purchases

Birds...

Subscriptions1
  • birds_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • birds_by_oliva_donation$1.99

Questions

Is Field Notebook free?
Field Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birds... free?
Birds... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Field Notebook or Birds... have ads?
Birds... shows ads; Field Notebook does not.

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