Comparison

eBird vs SyntroPedia

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

SyntroPedia

Features
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Stop guessing. Start growing. The regenerative revolution is now in your pocket. What if you could design a thriving, high-yield food forest with the precision of a master strategist? SyntroPedia is the definitive tool for anyone ready to turn degraded land into a lush, productive ecosystem using the power of Syntropic Agroforestry. Developed by the experts at Forests4Farming, this is the missing link between complex ecological theory and real-world results. Why SyntroPedia? Designing a syntropic system requires balancing dozens of variables. One mistake in planning can lead to years of lost growth. SyntroPedia centralizes dispersed technical knowledge into a single, intuitive interface, allowing you to plan with 100% confidence. Main features to power your fieldwork: Detailed Plant Profiles: Access deep-dive data on growth speed, utility, propagation methods, seed dormancy and storage, height, tree crown, and more. Syntropic Filters: Find the perfect species for your land. Search by stratum, life cycle, pruning response, or suitability as a “mother tree”. Collective Intelligence: Benefit from regional data. See which species are thriving in specific climates and contribute your own findings to help the global community. Key benefits: Zero planning errors: Reduce structural mistakes in the field by knowing exactly how each plant behaves before you dig the first hole. Save precious time: Stop hunting through PDFs, different databases and old books. Everything you need is one tap away. Democratized knowledge: We believe regenerative tools should be for everyone. SyntroPedia is 100% free, supporting the global mission to scale agroforestry. Who is it for? Farmers & Technicians looking for precision in production. Consultants who need a reliable database for client projects. Organizations working to restore supply chains and biodiversity. Beginners who want to learn the "Syntropic Way" without the steep learning curve. Join the movement. Download SyntroPedia and start planting the future today. A gift from Forests4Farming to the planet.

Screenshots

eBird4 screens
SyntroPedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: eBird at #157 against SyntroPedia's unranked. SyntroPedia's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBird ships an update every 2 months, SyntroPedia monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
eBird versus SyntroPedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBirdSyntroPedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (826 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings826 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornell UniversityF4F - Forests4Farming gGmbH

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

SyntroPedia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

eBird

No in-app purchases

None

SyntroPedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBird free?
eBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyntroPedia free?
SyntroPedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eBird or SyntroPedia have ads?
Neither eBird nor SyntroPedia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBird or SyntroPedia?
eBird ships an update every 2 months, and SyntroPedia monthly. Most recently, eBird was updated on October 29, 2026 and SyntroPedia on October 25, 2026.

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