Comparison

eBird vs PinProf

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

PinProf

This app helps pinball enthusiasts study game rules, track high scores, and organize practice sessions. It features a searchable library of pinball games with detailed information, including rulesheets, images, and videos. Users can log scores, build study groups, and set personal goals to improve their skills.

Highlights
  • Searchable pinball game library
  • Rulesheets, images, and videos
  • Score logging and progress tracking
  • Custom study groups
  • Goal setting
  • Game design credits
Features
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PinProf is a pinball study app that helps you study rules, track high scores, and organize your practice in one spot. Use PinProf to: - Browse a searchable pinball Library powered by OPDB (the Open Pinball Database). - Study games with rulesheets, playfield images, videos, and PinTips (from Match Play). - Log scores, build custom study groups, and track your progress. - Set goals and download official PinProf courses (new in 3.6.3) - View game design credits - Import your games from Pinside and record maintenance, mod installs, play counts, and more. PinProf gives you everything you need to become a pinball wizard!

Screenshots

eBird4 screens
PinProf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PinProf at 100% against eBird's 37%. PinProf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). eBird's advantage is ratings volume (803 vs 5) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PinProf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eBird has 803 ratings behind it against 5, 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 PinProf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBird ships an update monthly, PinProf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
eBird versus PinProf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBirdPinProf
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (803 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings803 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornell UniversityPeter Liu

Customer experience

eBird

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

PinProf

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PinProf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

eBird

No in-app purchases

None

PinProf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBird free?
eBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinProf free?
PinProf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eBird or PinProf?
PinProf is rated higher. eBird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while PinProf averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do eBird or PinProf have ads?
Neither eBird nor PinProf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBird or PinProf?
eBird ships an update monthly, and PinProf every 5 days. Most recently, eBird was updated on October 14, 2026 and PinProf on October 15, 2026.

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