eBird vs CrapperMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CrapperMap
Discover and review public restrooms with this community-driven app. Find clean, accessible bathrooms using an interactive map, user ratings, photos, and filters for cleanliness and accessibility. Help others by adding new locations and saving your favorites.
- Interactive map of nearby bathrooms
- User ratings and reviews
- Photos of restrooms
- Add new bathroom locations
- Filter by cleanliness and accessibility
- Save favorite spots
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CrapperMapper helps you find clean, accessible bathrooms wherever you are. When nature calls in an unfamiliar place, don't gamble on a mystery restroom. Our community-powered app shows you exactly what to expect before you walk through that door. FEATURES - Interactive map showing bathrooms near you - Ratings and reviews from real users - Photos so you know what you're getting into - Add new bathrooms to help the community - Filter by cleanliness and accessibility - Save your favorite spots PERFECT FOR - Travelers exploring new cities - Parents with young children - People with accessibility needs - Anyone who values a clean restroom Join thousands of users making bathroom emergencies a thing of the past. Rate what you find, help others avoid disasters, and never get caught without options again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrapperMap at 100% against eBird's 37%. CrapperMap also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). eBird's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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
eBird is free to download; CrapperMap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrapperMap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eBird has 830 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of eBird's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrapperMap's.
eBird ships an update every 2 months, CrapperMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eBird | CrapperMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (830 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 830 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #139 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cornell University | Johnny Trueman |
Customer experience
eBird
CrapperMap
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
CrapperMap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
eBird
No in-app purchases
CrapperMap
No in-app purchases






