Comparison

European Birds Names vs Bird Data Database Browser

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

Head to head
About

European Birds Names

Features
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An essential dictionary for all ornithologists who travel across Europe! More than 400 European birds species in 8 languages, including the scientific Latin name : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch and, if applicable, the old French name. Choose the main language and the translation in the home screen, then touch β€œDictionary” to go instantly to the list of all species, alphabetically sorted by the first language. In the dictionary, invert in a flash the two languages. They are now sorted by the other language. Browse with ease through the index. Seek quickly a distinct bird by entering the first letters of its name in the search bar. Touch a bird to go to a screen displaying a picture and its name in all the available languages. Touch the image of the bird and rotate the iPhone to see it full frame. Touch it again to go back. A free version -European Birds Names Lite - with only 165 species of water birds in 4 languages, gives the opportunity to verify that the application meets your needs before buying the full one.

About

Bird Data Database Browser

Features
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Bird Data is a reference source for over 10,000 species of birds, including extinct species. It combines information from the IOC 14.2 taxonomy, IUCN Red List, and other databases for all of the world bird species. Data includes bird names in seven languages, subspecies, ranges, alternate names, IUCN status, countries, and taxonomic hierarchy. The app has links to thousands of bird songs, bird calls and images (over 7,000 species) that can be downloaded to the device. With these features, the app could be used as a field guide, and it is quite complete especially for countries in the Americas. An interactive map connects to eBird hotspots and eBird bird sightings in the last 30 days. The app is free but a small donation through an in-app purchase is appreciated.

Screenshots

European Birds Names4 screens
Bird Data Database Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bird Data Database Browser at Free against European Birds Names's $0.99. Bird Data Database Browser also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). European Birds Names's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

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

Bird Data Database Browser is free to download; European Birds Names costs $0.99 up front. Bird Data Database Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. European Birds Names asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

European Birds Names ships an update every 16 months, Bird Data Database Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
European Birds Names versus Bird Data Database Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEuropean Birds NamesBird Data Database Browser
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiThink SolutionsTom Friedel

In-app purchases

None

European Birds Names

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bird Data Database Browser

One-time2
  • $7.99 (USD) Donation$7.99
  • $19.99 (USD) Donation$19.99

Questions

Is European Birds Names free?
European Birds Names costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird Data Database Browser free?
Bird Data Database Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do European Birds Names or Bird Data Database Browser have ads?
Neither European Birds Names nor Bird Data Database Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, European Birds Names or Bird Data Database Browser?
European Birds Names ships an update every 16 months, and Bird Data Database Browser every 3 months. Most recently, European Birds Names was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bird Data Database Browser on November 2, 2026.

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