eBird vs Fins

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.

Fins identifies fish, nudibranchs and other invertebrates from a photo or guided step-by-step search, in seconds, wherever you are in the world. Whether you're logging a dive in Raja Ampat, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, or just curious about something you spotted at the beach, Fins brings the ocean's species to your fingertips. AI Marine Species ID Upload or snap a photo and let Fins identify the species instantly. Or use guided search to narrow it down step by step, no photo needed. Dive Logbook & Snorkel Tracker Record every dive, log your sightings, and build your personal life list. Your ocean story, beautifully kept. Marine Trivia & ID Games Test your reef knowledge, earn points, and climb the leaderboard. Learning the ocean has never been this fun. Badges & Achievements Unlock badges for new species, dive milestones, and rare finds. Spot a rare nudibranch? There's a badge for that. Liveaboard & Travel Planning Browse and book liveaboards across the world's top dive destinations, all inside the app. Join the Movement Every sighting you log contributes to ocean awareness and conservation. You're not just exploring, you’re helping. Community Share sightings, solve marine mysteries together, and connect with a growing global community of ocean lovers. Who Fins Is For Divers & Snorkelers — Log dives, ID species, relive every underwater adventure. Underwater Photographers — Name your shots and build your own species collection. Liveaboard Travelers — Make the most of every surface interval. Students & Educators — A modern, visual marine field guide for the classroom or the reef. Citizen Scientists — Every sighting you log matters. Curious Explorers — Discover the ocean from anywhere on earth. Fins is your companion for exploration, learning, and conservation. Download Fins and dive smarter.