Comparison

eBird vs Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

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

Head to head
About

eBird

Easily record bird sightings in the field and contribute to a global database for scientific research and conservation. This app offers offline functionality, customized checklists, and GPS-enabled location plotting.

Highlights
  • Record bird observations globally
  • Global taxonomy and local common names
  • Location and time-based checklists
  • Rare species flagging
  • Offline functionality
  • GPS location plotting
  • Trip and day list tracking
Features
Currently charting
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eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird--a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world. This free resource makes it easy to keep track of what you see, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation. eBird Mobile is the only app that passes information directly from the iOS device to your eBird account on the web. Features - Enter bird observations from any location around the world. - Full global taxonomy based on The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. - Common names available in local languages (e.g., Portuguese names in Brazil or in Portugal). - Checklists customized for your location and time of year, showing most likely species based on eBird data. - Rare species flagged during data entry and on the checklist. - "Record as you go" functionality for incremental list keeping and counting while birding. - GPS enabled location plotting to ensure accuracy. - Map tools that enable selecting from hundreds of thousands of eBird "Hotspots." - Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection. - Trip and Day list functionality that makes it easy to keep track of your species list on a particular outing. - Support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. - Entire app translated to German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, and Dutch.

About

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Identify birds by their songs or images. This app can recognize over 10,000 species, providing detailed information and photos. It's designed for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts to easily learn about avian life.

Highlights
  • Identify birds by picture
  • Identify birds by sound
  • Recognize 10,000+ bird species
  • Detailed species information
  • Includes bird photos
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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What bird is it? Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID can tell you! Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is a remarkable app designed to assist bird enthusiasts and nature lovers in identifying birds with ease. This powerful application offers two primary features for identifying birds: image recognition and bird song identification. Simply take/upload a picture of a bird or record a bird's sound, and you can get everything you want to know about it. Key Feature : - Easily Identify birds by their pictures or sounds - Identify up to 10,000+ bird species with incredible accuracy - Bird Sounds Identifier includes photos of each species to help with visual identification. - Bird Sounds Identifier provides detailed information about each species, such as habitat, behavior, and diet. - Discover nearby birdwatching spots and find the best places to observe birds around you - Easy and friendly user interface Whether you're curious about the name of a bird you've encountered, eager to learn bird-feeding techniques, or looking to educate your children, Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID provides the easiest and most effective solutions. Download the Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID app today and join a community bird enthusiasts, as we explore the enchanting world of ornithology together! Subscription auto-renew at the end of subscription period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/birdsongai/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/birdsongai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

eBird4 screens
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID at 4.7 against eBird's 3.8. Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 803) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). eBird's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, chart position 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 Sounds Identifier Call ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. eBird asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID has 14K ratings behind it against 803, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of eBird's written reviews are positive against 34% of Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBird ships an update monthly, Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
eBird versus Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBirdBird Sounds Identifier Call ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (803 ratings)4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings80314K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#130#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornell UniversityNhu Nguyen Thi

Customer experience

eBird

All ratings803 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral18.6%
Negative44.9%

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

All ratings13,714 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative61.4%

User reviews

eBird

From 803 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for citizen science
  • 🔍 Helpful for finding birds at hotspots
  • 📚 Useful for tracking life lists
  • 👍 Easy to use and submit checklists
  • 🤝 Integrates well with Merlin Bird ID

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📍 Issues with location tracking and mapping
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location data

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate bird identification
  • 👍 Helpful for bird enthusiasts
  • 🌟 Impressive app overall
  • 🎉 Great for learning about birds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bird identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive upselling
  • 🤔 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🌍 Not suitable for non-North American users

Bugs and requests

eBird

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to start a new checklist
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Inconsistent behavior with bird pack downloads
  • Checklist data not syncing across devices
  • Explore feature not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to upload photos and audio directly in the app
  • Implement alphabetical sorting for checklists
  • Improve syncing between app and website
  • Add more advanced filtering and search options
  • Provide offline access to bird information

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recording issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing saved collections
  • Identification errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline bird identification
  • More localized bird data
  • Better filtering and search options
  • Improved user interface and navigation

In-app purchases

None

eBird

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Bird Sound ID Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is eBird free?
eBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID free?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eBird or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID is rated higher. eBird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do eBird or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID have ads?
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID shows ads; eBird does not.
Which is updated more often, eBird or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID?
eBird ships an update monthly, and Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID every 2 weeks. Most recently, eBird was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, eBird or Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID?
eBird currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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